Why I walk for Apraxia Kids!

Sebastian is the reason we walk! For those of you who don't know Sebastian is our 9 year old son. Our journey into Apraxia started years after he was born . It wasn't until he was around 4/5 that we were able to get an accurate diagnosis .
Apraxia isn't just a speech delay or impediment , it is a nuerological disorder. This whole time he was fighting to get his words out to us, and we were unable to assist him .
Imagine having a lamp and there being a short in the wire  from the wall to the lamp making it difficult for the light to turn on .... 

That's an example of what it's like for his brain to tell his mouth what words and how to use those words when he is speaking . 

So we walk to support all children diagnosed with apraxia of speech - our Apraxia Stars. To show these children they are not alone and to acknowledge all the hard work they must do to overcome communication challenges that affect their day-to-day lives.  

I walk to raise funds for the mission of Apraxia Kids – to strengthen the support systems in the lives of children with apraxia of speech by educating professionals and families; facilitating community engagement and outreach; and investing in the future through advocacy and research.

Please help me meet my fundraising goal by making a donation now or by joining our team.  You, too, can make an impact for children and families affected by apraxia!

I believe, “Every child deserves a voice”.