MIAMI, FL, August 03, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Since May 14, 2013 was recognized by The United States Congress as the first official Apraxia Awareness Day, MARMOL EXPORT U.S.A. commemorates the occasion and helps raise awareness of this cause by donating a portion of all proceeds for the month of May to Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America CASANA, the official sponsor of the first official Apraxia Awareness Day.
Apraxia of Speech is a motor speech disorder that can delay or disable childhood speech development. Some research suggests that Childhood Apraxia of Speech can affect 1-10 out of 1,000 children. CASANA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children with Apraxia. CASANA's website, www.Apraxia-KIDS.org, is recognized as the largest resource of authorized information regarding Apraxia in children.
"On behalf of CASANA's board of directors and all those children and families we represent, I thank Marmol management, staff and customers for their incredibly generous donation. We are so pleased to partner with companies like Marmol who are working with us to raise awareness about apraxia in the South Florida region. Marmol and their involvement of everyone touched by the company is a great example of corporate philanthropy and community support."
Sharon Gretz, M.Ed.
Executive Director/Founder of Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America (CASANA)
As a successful and growing company, Marmol has always remained an active participant in philanthropic efforts. Mr. Avino stated that raising awareness about Apraxia is a cause extremely close to his heart. "CASANA, and its extended family and community, has helped us better inform ourselves with Apraxia and how to help our son, Lorenzo. We have gained the knowledge to treat this disorder through extensive therapies, proper schooling with fabulous teachers and continued involvement at home. We hope we can help other families do the same in their battle with Apraxia."
For more information regarding Marmol Export USA and its Apraxia Awareness support program, visit the website http://www.marmol.com. You can read more about Lorenzo's story at http://secure.apraxia-kids.org/stars/lorenzo.
About Marmol Export, USA
Marmol Export, USA is a family owned and operated company, in business since 1985. For over 28 years they have conducted business as an exclusive natural stone supplier, initially offering their services to the South Florida market and continually expanding to encompass North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. For contact, feel free to use the following information.
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Ernesto L. Avino
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MARMOL EXPORT U.S.A. donation to CASANA 2013