Why We Walk for Apraxia Kids!
At Speakeasy for Kids, we spend our days helping little voices find their way out into the world—and apraxia is a big part of that mission.
We work with children who have so much to say, even when getting those words out can feel like climbing a mountain. We see the frustration, the determination, the tiny breakthroughs, the BIG celebrations, and all the hard work that happens behind every “I did it!” moment.
So, naturally, when we were given the opportunity to walk for Apraxia, our answer was YES.
We’re walking because every child deserves to be heard, understood, and given the tools and support to communicate in whatever way works best for them.
We’re walking for the kids who have something to say but need a little extra help getting it out.
We’re walking for their parents, who celebrate milestones that others might take for granted.
We’re walking for increased awareness, better resources, education, research, and—most importantly—for a world that understands that having difficulty speaking does not mean having nothing to say.
And we’re walking because we believe every voice matters.
Help us make some noise for the kids who are working so hard to find theirs! 💙
Every donation, every step, and every bit of awareness helps us move closer to a world where every child has the opportunity to communicate, connect, and be heard.
— The Speakeasy for Kids Team
Thank you to our Donors
$111
Robert Kremers
$111
Jenny Baumer
Love love love!
$111
Anonymous
$101
Joshua, Harry, John, Jeff
This is a group gift from some of Matt’s buddies from childhood. (Harry, John, Jeff & Josh). We wish your family the best!
$100
Vanessa Jenkins
$100
Coral Du Quesne
So proud to be a part of this team!!!
$84
Jenny Baumer
Love love love!
$66
Priscilla Villegas
$57
Yessica Reyes
$57
Mireya Espinales
$57
Anna Plaza
$57
Yamile Carrazana
Always thinking about how to help your kiddos. We are very proud of you.
$57
Barbara Calvino
$57
Andrew Faett
Wishing all the best to you, Matt, and of course Hope.
$57
Peter Kanakis
$57
Lali Gonzalez
So proud of you, Barbie May you continue to make a difference for your students.❤️
$57
Cody Rosa
$56
Eliany Padron
$56
Erik Calvino
You’re the best thing to happen to Apraxia! LOL
$50
Stephanie Cabrera
$50
Barbara Fernandez
Good luck Barbie!
$31
Grace Piedra
$29
Michelle Del Castillo
$29
Aylin Mendiola
This is awesome! So proud of you😘♥️
$29
Henry Roldan Jr
$29
Alejandro Martinez
$29
Anonymous
$29
Deyce Pascual
$29
Matthew Kanakis
$29
Raquel Gomez De Molina
$29
Lily Padron
Go Barbie!!!
$29
Eilene Kanakis
$29
Melissa Kanakis
$29
Spencer Herrmann
$29
Myles D
🙏🏻
$29
Benny, Alexa, And Lucia Rodriguez
We love you!
$29
Denisse Hernandez
$29
Caroline Lopez
$29
Patty Defalco
$29
Jack
$29
Henry Roldan Jr
$25
Grace Olivos
❤️
$25
Sylvia Torres
I’m so proud of all the work you do my friend! Xo Sylvia
$25
Laura Payne
Hi, honey! So proud of you… xoxo
$25
Carmen Gallinal
$23
Anonymous
$23
Caro Petroni
$20
Mari Family
Speakeasy for kids family 💖
$17
Erika Zamora
We love Hope!
$11
Evelyn Moore
$11
Lisandra Martinez
$11
Maria Motta
Cada granito ayuda. Aqui está el mio.
$5
Kaitlyn Molina
Our Team Members
Coral Du Quesne
$57
Anna Plaza
$77
Vanessa Diaz
Ares Lazo
Carlos Lazo
Caroline Lopez
$29
Karina Baumer
$217
Melissa Kanakis
$34
Eilene Kanakis
$29
Paola Rayon
Matthew Baumer
$223
Jett Baumer
$84
Hope Baumer
$111
Yessica Reyes
$137
Barbara Calvino
$454
Henry Roldan
$54
Lourdes Roldan
$109
Riley McMahan
Alejandro Martinez
$29
Priscilla Villegas
$66
Stephanie Cabrera
Eliany Padron
$11
Matthew Kanakis
$29



I’m behind you, Mathew. Know you will do your very best.