Walk for Apraxia
The Walk for Apraxia brings together parents, professionals, and community members to raise awareness How did the Walk for Apraxia® begin?
It all began with a child. Sean Freiburger, who has had over 650 hours of speech therapy for his diagnosis of severe speech apraxia, saw a sign for a walk-a-thon and asked his mother what it was. Sue Freiburger, Sean’s mom, told him that people were gathering together to walk and help others. Sean immediately said, “Why can’t we do that for apraxia?” Given that just a few years earlier, Sue was no
12/08/2023
Little Hands has officially joined the 2023 Champions Club! Little Hands' family and friends celebrated in the 2023 San Francisco Walk for Apraxia.
When asked about the importance of participating in the Walk for Apraxia, the team responded with, “I think it’s important to give back, share resources and take advantage of the continuing education opportunities to best serve my clients. I also had a sister who had apraxia and I wish I had access to the resources then as well!”
Read more about Little Hands here: https://secure.apraxia-kids.org/site/TR/Walk/WalkForChildren?team_id=23536&pg=team&fr_id=3436
12/06/2023
12/02/2023
Shout out to these 2023 Walk for Apraxia sponsors supporting their local celebrations. Their partnerships allow Apraxia Kids to offer our programs to those in their community and the apraxia community at large. We appreciate you!
GOLD $500
North Florida Therapy Associates - Jacksonville
The Balloon Babe - Sarasota
Super Hero Rental of Arizona - Phoenix
SafeSplash Swim School - Virtual
SILVER $250
Speech Center of Southern Arizona - Tucson
Ivy Rehab for Kids - Hampton Roads
⭐️Learn more about sponsorship: https://www.apraxia-kids.org/ways-to-give-2/sponsorship/
11/30/2023
Congratulations to Sophie's Supporters for joining the 2023 Champions Club! This team celebrated in the 2023 Phoenix Walk for Apraxia.
When asked about the importance of participating in the Walk for Apraxia, the team responded with, “It is important to participate in the Walk for Apraxia for the support and awareness of Apraxia. It can be a bit of an overwhelming and challenging journey and knowing you are not alone helps so much. It's also such a great opportunity to celebrate the progress and work that our little star has made throughout the year.”
Learn more about Sophie's Supporters here: https://secure.apraxia-kids.org/site/TR/Walk/WalkForChildren?team_id=23653&pg=team&fr_id=3523
11/29/2023
We want to welcome Hearts for Hartley to the 2023 Champions Club! Hearts for Hartley celebrated in the 2023 Phoenix Walk for Apraxia.
When asked about the importance of participating in the Walk for Apraxia, the team responded with, “It is important to demonstrate our gratefulness and walk in solidarity with families and supporters.”
Read more about Hearts for Hartley here: https://secure.apraxia-kids.org/site/TR/Walk/WalkForChildren?team_id=23813&pg=team&fr_id=3523
11/28/2023
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This year, ask your community to donate to your Walk for Apraxia or make a self-donation so that Apraxia Kids can continue to !
Thank you to our Cleveland Walk Coordinator, Abbie Dillon, for putting together this video message to our Apraxia Stars from Elina, Mikey and Charlotte!
11/25/2023
We had an incredible Virtual Walk for Apraxia! Our Virtual Walk is a great way to connect our whole apraxia community no matter where you might be! This year, our Virtual Walk made it all the way to New Zealand!
Check out some of our Virtual Walk highlights, and remember there is still time to donate to your Walk for Apraxia!
Watch our Virtual Walk ceremony here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&feature=shared&fbclid=PAAaaFhKqKqe8vYirvVEgwmJMXw3ebzmE2UI8PvompsbC1b6CNDUt5o1xPIEw_aem_ASv2lVFOEpvE-rTCnRGMew7rFpUFcsC6CpGQmC1WYSts5htknIZw2AqxJaj1-EJ2wAw&v=5J4B6CuzlpY
11/25/2023
Concordia University Wisconsin has formally become a member of the 2023 Champions Club! This team celebrated in the 2023 Virtual Walk for Apraxia.
When asked about the importance of participating in the Walk for Apraxia, the team responded with, “It is important that we participate in the Walk as advocates for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). As a speech-language pathology department and NSSLHA student group, we believe in advocacy and education regarding the field of speech-language pathology. We believe everyone deserves a voice!”
Read more about this team here: https://www.cuw.edu/academics/programs/communication-science-disorders-bachelors/index.html
11/24/2023
Please help us welcome Team Lumbo to the 2023 Champions Club! This team celebrated in the 2023 Phoenix Walk for Apraxia.
When asked about the importance of participating in the Walk for Apraxia, the team responded with, “It’s important for all the families, children, and friends to be together and support the Stars. It is important the Stars get to see other kiddos like themselves and know they’re not the only ones with this struggle.”
Learn more about Team Lumbo here: https://secure.apraxia-kids.org/site/TR/Walk/WalkForChildren?team_id=23642&pg=team&fr_id=3523
11/22/2023
Clark's Crew has officially joined the 2023 Champions Club! Clark’s Crew's family and friends celebrated in the 2023 Houston Walk for Apraxia.
When asked about the importance of participating in the Walk for Apraxia, the team responded with, “Because it is a true community!”
Read more about Clark's Crew here: https://secure.apraxia-kids.org/site/TR/Walk/WalkForChildren?team_id=25772&pg=team&fr_id=3463
11/21/2023
11/21/2023
We are just one week away for this year’s Giving Tuesday! Mark your calendars for November 28th and we invite you to GIVE HOPE to the apraxia community this year! With your help we can ensure that every child has the support and community they need to find their own voice.
Don’t want to wait? Donate today: https://secure.apraxia-kids.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=donate
11/21/2023
Congratulations to Logan Brady's Bunch for joining the 2023 Champions Club! This team celebrated in the 2023 Rhode Island Walk for Apraxia.
When asked about the importance of participating in the Walk for Apraxia, the team responded with, “It is important to spread awareness for apraxia!”
Learn more about Logan Brady's Bunch here: https://secure.apraxia-kids.org/site/TR/Walk/WalkForChildren?team_id=24069&pg=team&fr_id=3653
11/20/2023
SNEAK PEAK! Do you love to participate in 5K races, or have you ever thought about trying one? Apraxia Kids invites you to kick off 2024 by joining us in the fourth annual 5K Voice Venture – VIRTUAL RACE!
For race details, visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Anywhere/ApraxiaKids5KVoiceVenture
Keep up to date on race details on the Facebook event page. Click GOING or INTERESTED: https://facebook.com/events/s/apraxia-kids-5k-voice-venture/1512739419545620/
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11/20/2023
We LOVE Walk Season!
Check out some highlights from our Walks over the weekend!
There's still time to donate to your local or virtual Walk for Apraxia: https://www.apraxia-kids.org/walk-for-apraxia-splash-page/
11/20/2023
We want to welcome Benjamin's Battling Believers to the 2023 Champions Club! Benjamin's Battling Believers celebrated in the 2023 Baltimore Walk for Apraxia.
When asked about the importance of participating in the Walk for Apraxia, the team responded with, “Our team participates in the Walk for Apraxia to spread awareness to our community. We celebrate Benjamin's hard work and achievements in overcoming obstacles and reflect on how far he has come in his journey. He gets to see all the family and friends who love and support him. This was our 4th year participating in the Walk and our 1st year reaching the Champions Club. Benjamin looks forward to the Walk every year because it's a chance to see he isn't alone.”
Read more about Benjamin's Battling Believers here: https://secure.apraxia-kids.org/site/TR/Walk/WalkForChildren?team_id=24333&pg=team&fr_id=3433
11/19/2023
Shout out to these 2023 Walk for Apraxia sponsors supporting their local celebrations. Their partnerships allow Apraxia Kids to offer our programs to those in their community and the apraxia community at large. We appreciate you!
GOLD $500
Texas AirSystems - North Texas
SILVER $250
Solid Rock Sound Machine - Topeka
Capitol School of Austin - Central Texas
BRONZE $100
Big G Towing & Transport LLC - Seattle
Banyan Pediatric Care Centers - Sarasota
⭐️Learn more about sponsorship: https://www.apraxia-kids.org/ways-to-give-2/sponsorship/
⭐️Join the Walk for Apraxia: https://www.apraxia-kids.org/walk-for-apraxia-splash-page/
11/19/2023
Team E has formally become a member of the 2023 Champions Club! This team celebrated in the 2023 Guelph Walk for Apraxia.
When asked about the importance of participating in the Walk for Apraxia, the team responded with, “It is important to raise awareness and show our support for our son and the CAS community.”
Read more about this team’s journey here: https://secure.apraxia-kids.org/site/TR/Walk/WalkForChildren?team_id=25402&pg=team&fr_id=3474
11/18/2023
Shout out to these 2023 Walk for Apraxia sponsors supporting their local celebrations. Their partnerships allow Apraxia Kids to offer our programs to those in their community and the apraxia community at large. We appreciate you!
GOLD $500
Providence College - Rhode Island
Sunny SPOT Therapy - Orlando
SILVER $250
Comprehensive Speech and Therapy Center, Inc - Detroit
Lebanon Valley College - Hershey
Small Steps Therapy LLC - Rhode Island
⭐️Learn more about sponsorship: https://www.apraxia-kids.org/ways-to-give-2/sponsorship/
⭐️Join the Walk for Apraxia: https://www.apraxia-kids.org/walk-for-apraxia-splash-page/
11/18/2023
Please help us welcome AKA-PEO to the 2023 Champions Club! This team celebrated in the 2023 DC Walk for Apraxia.
When asked about the importance of participating in the Walk for Apraxia, the team responded with, “It was the desire to learn more about Apraxia in our community and to support research and services.”
Learn more about AKA-PEO here: https://secure.apraxia-kids.org/site/TR/Walk/WalkForChildren?team_id=25964&pg=team&fr_id=3454
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