Category: Aphasia Community

Day 20 of MnCAN’s 30 Days of Life with Aphasia — Meet David ! David joined a St. Paul In-Person Conversation Group a few years ago and has been a dedicated participant ever since. He brings a little extra fun and energy to every gathering, often welcoming participants with music from

Day 19 of MnCAN’s 30 Days of Life with Aphasia — Meet Amber!    Amber has been with MnCAN as a group facilitator since 2020 and facilitates the Rochester Area (South West) Virtual Aphasia Conversation Group.     She works full-time as a speech-language pathologist at Olmsted Medical Center. Amber has

Day 18 of MnCAN’s 30 Days of Life with Aphasia — Meet Ken!  Ken is known throughout the MnCAN community for his kind, calm, and welcoming presence. Whether he is participating in a conversation group, attending an event, or connecting with a new member, Ken has a special way of

Day 17 of MnCAN’s 30 Days of Life with Aphasia — Meet Rochelle!  Rochelle, who lives in Minnetonka, has been part of the MnCAN story from the very beginning. Reflecting on those early days, Rochelle fondly shares, “Cindy Busch and Sheen were the stars!” Their vision helped create a community

Day 16 of MnCAN’s 30 Days of Life with Aphasia – Meet Rebecca – One of MnCAN’s Amazing Facilitators!  For the past several years, Rebecca has been making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals living with aphasia through her work as a MnCAN facilitator.Rebecca first joined our facilitator

Day 15 of MnCAN’s 30 Days of Life with Aphasia — Meet Chris!  At just 45 years old, Chris, a native of Eden Prairie, MN, experienced a massive, life-changing stroke. A veteran of the Air National Guard, graduate of St. Cloud State University, and talented IT engineer, Chris had recently

Day 13 of MnCAN’s 30 Days of Life with Aphasia — Meet Michaela!  Michaela is one of the newest members of our MnCAN family. She and her brother, Mario, found MnCAN at the end of 2025 and joined us for our Holiday Coffee, Cocoa & Cookie event, where they quickly

Day 14 of MnCAN’s 30 Days of Life with Aphasia — Meet Jeff!  Jeff is a perfect example of how many people first come to MnCAN. Often, a speech-language pathologist recommends MnCAN as a next step after therapy—or as a complement to ongoing therapy—but many people are understandably hesitant to

Day 14 of MnCAN’s 30 Days of Life with Aphasia — Meet Kevin! Today, we’re excited to introduce Kevin, a longtime MnCAN participant whose dedication, positivity, and friendships have made a lasting impact on our community. Kevin has been part of MnCAN for many years and has built strong friendships

Day 12 of MnCAN’s 30 Days of Life with Aphasia — Meet Ed!    Ed joined MnCAN a few years ago and has become such a valued part of our community. One of the first things you’ll notice about Ed is the way he welcomes others. He greets participants as