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River’s Well - Motor Feet for Motor Speech

By Carolyn Garay Join Me

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I've created this page because I want to make a difference.

We are running a half marathon on October 10th, 2026, to raise awareness and funds for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)! 

Our son River started his speech journey in 2022 when he was just over a year old. He received his official CAS diagnosis in the Fall of 2024.

We launched @RiversWellCAS at the start of 2026 after our speech therapist moved away. This sudden change made us realize how few resources and support options exist for CAS families.


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End of August Update!

Monday 31st Aug
Motor Feet for Motor Speech update…

A little over a month ago I began having a significant amount of pain in my knee that was also affecting my mobility. I tried some at home remedies - rest, ice, ibuprofen, taping and knee braces. 

The pain and decreased range of motion continued. I went to see Ortho and had some testing done. 

Good news… nothing is torn and requiring surgery. Bad news… I’m beginning to have bone on bone, osteoarthritis in that joint along with some ganglion cyst in the joint itself and a Bakers cyst - likely from the stress running has put on the joint. 

It’s unclear if I’ll be able to run the 1/2 marathon as I need to really step back for a bit and slowly increase activity as my knee can tolerate. I likely won’t know if I’ll be participating the race until the week of. 

I am so thankful for the support this far. And even if I am not able to participate in the race, it does not stop all the efforts to bring more awareness and support for Childhood Apraxia of Speech. 

I’m also extremely grateful I am not in this alone as God has surrounded us in a group of crazies that are running right along with us. 

Mid August Update

Wednesday 12th Aug
Over the last few weeks, I've had worsening knee pain so to kick off the beginning of August, I ended up need to take some days off to rest it. 
Looking forward to hitting the pavement again and working toward the goals I have set for race day on October 10th. 
I am just so thankful for the support we've received so far and can't wait to see all the ways God continues to move through this journey. 

July Update

Tuesday 28th Jul
I started this fundraiser just over a month ago - we are still a little over 2 months out from the 1/2 Marathon!
First off, I want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has supported us so far. It means so much to our whole family and honestly to every other family that has a child with CAS. 
Some of my favorite moments in training so far has been watching the kids join in with us or hearing River tell me "you're actually going 30 miles a hour mom!" whether I'm running or doing weights. 

Thank you to my Donors

$116.07

Grandma Kathy And Grandpa Steve

Your family is a true inspiration to us all.. Set your goals and keep trusting your faith.

$111.25

Dennis Johnson

$107.82

Gpa & Gma Garay

$107.82

Christina Johnson

I'm so proud of the kind, loving, and patient mother you have become. I know some days suck but there's always tomorrow. Run your huge compassionate loving heart off, you got this! XOXOXO

$100

Paula C.

This is awesome! Carolyn your so amazing💕

$57.38

Dax Orr

$55.66

Anonymous

$50

Chris Ann Gudowski

You are amazing, determined and a wonderful advocate for many! So proud of you and Jordan! River is so lucky to have such wonderful parents! Xoxo 😘

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Jody And Doug Schult

$28.43

Eric Anderson

I hope you run faster than Jorden!

$28.43

Laurie Dewhurst

$25

Kim Peterson

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