Join us for an unforgettable afternoon with New York Times Bestseller and ultramarathoner Dion Leonard and his unlikely companion, Gobi — a small stray dog who against all odds ran alongside Dion during his 155-mile race across the Gobi Desert in China.

Voices for Children believes in the power of commitment, resilience, and love – even in difficult terrain. Gobi and Dion remind us that when we put our minds and hearts to something, we can make a difference in ways that are beyond our imagination.

For sponsorship opportunities and more information, please email events@speakupnow.org. 

All net proceeds from Uplifting Voices 2026 will support Voices for Children’s CASA program in San Diego County.