09/05/2026
Lori Colon
We Walk for Alan Caplan 💙
This year, Montclair Speech Therapy will be raising money and walking in the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention’s Out of the Darkness Community Walk.
Su***de and mental illness touch far too many lives, often more personally than we realize. For our MST family, this walk holds a deeply personal meaning. Our owner, Lori Caplan-Colon, has chosen to share her father’s story, not only to honor his life, but to help spark conversation, understanding, hope, and change.
We want you to know a little more about Alan Caplan.
Alan was a father, grandfather, entrepreneur, mentor, sports fanatic, reality TV commentator, and undoubtedly one of the funniest people in the room. He was brilliant, driven, deeply loving, and someone who left a lasting impact on the people fortunate enough to know him.
Alan took a risk and built Misty Flowers, a Miami-based flower importing and distribution company, from the ground up. His entrepreneurial spirit, determination, and wisdom inspired those around him, including his daughter, Lori, as she built Montclair Speech Therapy.
He was her biggest cheerleader and one of her most trusted mentors. He was always ready with advice, encouragement, a connection, or, in true Alan fashion, “a guy” who could help.
Alan loved sports and knew the statistics to prove it, but he could just as easily spend hours having very serious conversations about *The Bachelor*. He was incredibly proud of his family and deeply invested in the people he loved.
Alan lived with mental illness, but that was only one part of who he was.
His life was also filled with laughter, wisdom, ambition, love, and relationships that continue to leave an impact today.
As we walk, we choose to remember Alan for the fullness of his life. For his humor. His brilliance. His determination. His love for his family. The lessons he shared. The laughter he brought into every room. And the legacy he continues to leave behind.
If you would like to support our team and the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention, please consider making a donation: https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/teams/390612