One Word At A Time 2027 | Austin Speech Labs
April
23
2027
Friday
18th Annual Gala
Four Seasons Hotel Austin
★  Austin Speech Labs presents  ★

One Word
At A Time

An inspirational evening honoring stroke survivors and their families.

Every word a survivor relearns is a step back to confidence, independence, and the people they love. Join us and help make the next one possible.

Event Overview

Everything you need to know about the evening.

When

Friday, April 23, 2027

6:30 PM. Cocktail attire.

Where

Four Seasons Hotel Austin

An evening of celebration in the heart of Austin.

Why

Support stroke survivors

Funds raised benefit Austin Speech Labs and the survivors and families we serve.

Your impact, in numbers

Since 2008, our supporters have made recovery possible.

16,500

hours of intensive speech and cognitive therapy in 2026

135

clients rebuilding communication, confidence, and independence

2,800

hours of care provided at no cost for 17 clients

2008

helping stroke survivors find their words

Nazim speaking at the 2025 One Word At A Time gala

Nazim speaking at the 2025 One Word At A Time gala.

Because of you

Every recovery has a story.

At Austin Speech Labs, stroke survivors work to rebuild communication, confidence, and independence through specialized speech and cognitive therapy.

The voices and experiences of our clients remind us why this work matters—and why continued support makes a lasting difference.

What your night makes possible

Specialized care that helps stroke survivors move forward.

Expand access to therapy

Intensive speech and cognitive therapy, including care at no cost for clients who need it most.

Advance research and innovation

Research and innovative tools help advance recovery outcomes and extend support beyond the clinic.

Advocate for survivors and families

Your investment helps stroke survivors and their families be heard and supported.

The evening

What to expect

Stories, dinner, and giving, together.

Time: 6:30 PM
Attire: Cocktail
Program
  1. Opening remarks from our President
  2. Client stories and speeches
  3. Dinner
  4. Live auction
  5. Fund a Need
RSVP: By mail with the reply card in your invitation, or contact Austin Speech Labs for online RSVP information.
Join us

Be part of an evening that makes recovery possible.

For invitations, RSVP details, or to update your mailing information, contact Austin Speech Labs.

Contact us

Choose Your Way to Give

Attend, sponsor the evening, or become a Champion.

Attend the Gala

Tickets are $250. RSVP by mail with the reply card in your invitation, or contact us for online RSVP information.

RSVP information

Sponsor the Gala

Make an immediate impact through an annual event sponsorship.

View sponsorship levels

Become a Champion

Make a multi-year commitment to support stroke recovery.

Explore Champion levels
One Word At A Time

Gala Sponsorship Opportunities

Support Austin Speech Labs through a one-year sponsorship of the 2027 gala. Sponsorships are available at the following levels.

For sponsorship details, please contact Madhavi Inukoti, Chief Development Officer, at madhavi@austinspeechlabs.org.

Become a Champion

Make a lasting commitment to stroke recovery.

Champions make an annual commitment at the level that reflects their philanthropic goals, with a multi-year pledge term of three, four, or five years.

Compassion
$15,000 annually
Resilience
$10,000 annually
Determination
$7,000 annually
Patience
$5,500 annually
Perseverance
$3,500 annually
Courage
$2,000 annually

To learn more about a Champion commitment, contact Madhavi Inukoti, Chief Development Officer, at madhavi@austinspeechlabs.org.