Broncos Star Tackles Childhood Apraxia, Opens Training Center

In 2021, Broncos left tackle Garett Bolles and his wife Natalie were searching for answers as their 3-year-old son Kingston struggled to communicate. After being diagnosed with childhood apraxia of speech, a rare motor disorder, the family connected with renowned expert Jennifer Bjorem, who had recently moved to Colorado.

Over the past four years, Bjorem has worked extensively with Kingston, helping him make significant progress through intensive speech therapy. Inspired by their son's journey, Bolles and Bjorem have now opened the Bjorem & Bolles Apraxia Training Center in Parker, Colorado. The center aims to educate speech pathologists on diagnosing and treating childhood apraxia, a disorder that often goes misunderstood.

Bolles' own childhood experiences, including being kicked out of his house as a teenager and getting "caught up in different things," have fueled his passion for mentoring at-risk youth in the community. He sees his work with the apraxia center as an extension of this mission, providing resources and support to families navigating similar challenges.

As Bolles continues to excel on the field, playing some of the best football of his career, his off-field impact is also growing. The Broncos veteran was recently named the team's Walter Payton Man of the Year, recognizing his widespread community outreach efforts.