A Chicago Speech Therapy Leader Is Buying Free Movie Tickets for Local Families — Here's Why

Dempster Therapeutic Services Joins a Nationwide Mass Sponsorship to Bring Young Washington to Chicago Families for Free

Chicago, IL - April 12, 2026-- Andrzej Lewandowski, MHS, MA, CCC-SLP/L, PEL, Clinical Director of Dempster Therapeutic Services, has made a bold and deeply personal investment in the Chicago community: a large-scale, bulk ticket sponsorship that places free movie theater seats directly in the hands of area students and families for the upcoming historical film Young Washington.

Dempster Therapeutic Services Joins a Nationwide Mass Sponsorship to Bring Young Washington to Chicago Families for Free

The film, an Angel Studios production set to premiere nationwide on July 3, 2026, tells the story of a young George Washington discovering his courage and finding his voice — a journey that resonates at the very heart of what Dempster Therapeutic Services does every day.

"We didn't just contribute to a sponsorship fund," said Lewandowski. "We bought tickets — a large pool of them — so that real Chicago-area families who might not otherwise get to the theater can walk in, sit down, and experience this story for free. That was the point."

A Permanent Legacy, Rooted in Purpose

As part of this mass community ticket initiative, Andrzej Lewandowski's full name will be permanently featured in the film's official credits across all theatrical and streaming releases, a lasting testament to the clinic's commitment to community impact.

The decision to sponsor tickets at scale was not a marketing calculation. It was a clinical one.

"Every child we work with is fighting to communicate — to be heard, to be understood," Lewandowski explained. "Watching a young George Washington struggle with exactly that, and ultimately find his voice, is the kind of story that can shift how a child sees themselves. We wanted as many Chicago families as possible to have access to that experience."

A Community-Grown Pool of Free Tickets — Claim Yours Now

The free tickets available through the link below represent something larger than any single sponsor. They are the result of a collective effort — businesses, community leaders, and generous individuals from across the country who each contributed to a shared pool so that families everywhere could experience this film without financial barriers. Dempster Therapeutic Services is proud to be among those who stepped up to make it possible for Chicago-area families.

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability within the sponsorship pool — families are encouraged to claim theirs early.

Claim your free tickets here: https://www.angel.com/tickets/young-washington?promo=claim-free-ticket

Expanding Access to Care, Not Just Cinema

In keeping with this spirit of broader access, Dempster Therapeutic Services has also launched a new digital storefront at "Chicago Speech Therapy" Online Store, allowing Chicago-area families to browse, book, and begin specialized therapeutic programs from home — including bilingual Polish/English pediatric speech therapy, diagnostic evaluations, and communication support services.

"Finding your voice matters whether you're eight years old in colonial Virginia or eight years old in Chicago," Lewandowski said. "We want every family in this community to know that help is available, and that a story about courage and communication is waiting for them on the big screen this July 4th weekend."

About Dempster Therapeutic Services

Andrzej Lewandowski is a specialist in bilingual (Polish/English) pediatric speech therapy and a multi-year recipient of the ZocDoc Patient Choice Award. Operating out of the O'Hare Tech Center in Schiller Park, Illinois, Dempster Therapeutic Services provides expert diagnostic and therapeutic care. Its signature Chicago Speech Therapy services are designed to help patients of all ages overcome communication barriers and reach their full expressive potential.

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