Why I walk for Apraxia Kids!

Our son, Alex, was diagnosed with apraxia of speech at 3 years old. It's hard to appreciate how hard these kids have to work to communicate until you witness it first hand. Alex does extensive speech therapy to work to gain new sounds, and has also learned how to use an AAC, which is like learning a new language!. When we aren't able to work it out with sounds or AAC, he perseveres and will think of a word I'll know to tell me another way, or an object to show me to help us understand. He is amazing and deserves to be celebrated for all his hard work!

I 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”.