Help our 'Apraxia Stars' shine

Apraxia Kids press release & photos

The 2026 Western New York “Walk for Apraxia” event will be held Sept. 19 at Cheektowaga Town Park to benefit children with apraxia of speech (CAS). The event begins at 10 a.m., with a ceremony beginning at 11 a.m. Registration is free! 

Childhood apraxia of speech is a rare motor speech disorder that makes it difficult for an individual to speak. Treatment includes intense speech therapy and sometimes other therapies to help an individual reach their highest communication ability, but there is no cure. Raising awareness is one of the most tangible ways that communities at large can help children with apraxia thrive. Increased collective awareness means that children will be diagnosed faster, resulting in better, earlier intervention.

The “Walk for Apraxia” is the largest community event that celebrates the hard work of our “Apraxia Stars” – children who are diagnosed with CAS. The day includes family-friendly activities; a ceremony; and a short, inclusive group walk to raise awareness. 

Danielle P. is a parent of an “Apraxia Star.” She shared, “It is important for me to participate in the ‘Walk for Apraxia’ for (my child)! I want him to know that he’s not alone, and that there is a community of people who support him, care about him, and love him. It is also to remind him that he’s not alone on those tougher days, and that there are other apraxia warriors just like him.”

The funds raised through the 2026 “Walk for Apraxia” benefit Apraxia Kids, the leading nonprofit that works to strengthen the support systems in the lives of children with childhood apraxia of speech. This organization educates both families and speech-language professionals so that children with CAS can reach their highest communication potential through accurate diagnosis and appropriate, timely treatment. Each “Apraxia Star” can shine their brightest with the help of donations like yours!

For more information on how you can join the “Walk for Apraxia,” visit: https://act.apraxia-kids.org/walk-for-apraxia.

Images courtesy of Apraxia Kids