Why This Matters to Me

My mother lived with aphasia.

She passed away in 2020, but she continues to inspire my work every day.

As her daughter, I watched aphasia change how she communicated. As a speech-language pathologist, I thought I understood aphasia. But it was my mother who truly taught me what it means to live with it.

She taught me about resilience.

She taught me about connection.

She taught me that communication is about far more than words.

Everything I do today—whether supporting a family, advocating for awareness, and especially in my role of leading the National Aphasia Association—is rooted in those lessons.

This Aphasia Awareness Month, I'm raising funds to help ensure that people with aphasia and their families can find the resources, support, and community they deserve.

If you're able, I'd be honored to have your support.

In many ways, this work is part of my mother's legacy.

Thank you for helping us continue it.