Stride forStroke Survivors 5k
A virtual walk-a-thon in honor of World Stroke Day benefiting Austin Speech Labs
Walk anywhere. On your own schedule. At your own pace. Join us as we raise funds to support stroke survivors through speech therapy services, communication support, and community care.
Event Overview
Everything you need to know to join the walk.
When
October 29 – November 1
Participate anytime during the event window.
Where
Anywhere
This is a virtual walk-a-thon — stride wherever works best for you.
Why
Support stroke survivors
Funds raised benefit Austin Speech Labs and the stroke survivors and families we serve.
How Stride for Stroke Survivors Works
Stride for Stroke Survivors 5k is a virtual walk-a-thon in honor of World Stroke Day benefiting Austin Speech Labs. Participants can walk from anywhere between October 29 and November 1 — on their own time and at their own pace — while helping raise funds to support stroke survivors and their families.
Whether you register as an individual, create a team, or participate as an Austin Speech Labs client or caregiver, every step helps strengthen access to speech therapy, communication support, and recovery-centered care.
Choose Your Way to Stride
Join as an individual, gather a team, or participate as a client or caregiver.
Individual Registration
- Register as a solo participant
- Walk anytime during the event window
- Suggested fundraising goal: $150
- Registration: $35
Team Registration
- Create a team with friends, family, coworkers, or supporters
- Minimum of 3 team members
- Suggested team goal: $750
- Registration: $30 per member
- Logistics: Each teammate will need to fill out their own registration form
Client & Caregiver Registration
- Special participation rates for Austin Speech Labs clients and immediate caregivers
- Walk in a way that works for your comfort and schedule
- Celebrate progress, resilience, and community
Have Questions? See our FAQ.
Walk-a-thon Meeting Spots
Join us at a meeting spot, or walk on your own anywhere from October 29 to November 1. Choose the location that works best for you!
Mueller Park
Thursday, October 29
6:00 PM
Bee Caves Park
Thursday, October 29
6:00 PM
Brushy Creek Park
Friday, October 30
6:00 PM
Austin Speech Labs Office
Saturday, October 31
9:00 AM
- Adaptive tricycles, recumbent bikes, and scooters provided by occupational therapist Bob Whitford from St. David's Hospital
- Light refreshments
Choose the location that works best!
We can't wait to walk with you
T-Shirt Pickup
Registered walkers can pick up their walk-a-thon T-shirts at the Austin Speech Labs office anytime on October 29 or 30. We are open from 9am–4pm. Stop by whenever it’s convenient!
If you can’t make it to the office, don’t worry. We’ll also have T-shirts available for pickup at all the walk meeting spots.
Need your T-shirt mailed? Email your shipping address to staff@austinspeechlabs.org.
Sponsors and Teams
Thank you sponsors and participants!
Sponsors
Lasso Legend ($2000)
Bronc Rider ($1000)
Barrel Racer ($500)
Mutton Buster ($200)
