We DID it, MnCAN community!

Because of YOUR generosity, support, advocacy, and partnership, our 2025 MnCAN Gala was our biggest one yet—and we reached our fundraising goal!

We are humbled, excited, and so very grateful to continue this journey of serving more people across Minnesota who are living with aphasia and PPA.

Thank you for showing up, believing in our mission, and helping us grow this incredible community. Together, we are making a difference!

Thank you to the entire MnCAN community:

Event guests
Sponsors: The National Aphasia Association, Tobii Dynavox, Allina Health, AbleNet Inc., Mindful Asset Planning/Steve and Susan Zimmerman
Auctioneer: Maura Lynch
Fundraising Consultant: Kate Pearce from Fladeboe Advancement
Event Volunteers: Rebecca, Leah, Kim, Alyson, Nicole, Ari, Siham, Alexa, Miranda, Krista, Gretchen, Delaney, Bettina, and Melody
Florist: Alana Ferch
Photographer: Julie Oliver
Venue: Oak Ridge Country Club (James Wagner & team)
Musicians from "Husband Material" band featuring MnCAN participant, Eugene Monnig
Keynote speakers: Tim Lauth and Rita Scholl
Community and individual auction item donors
Live Auction Donors: Nancy Zugschwert, Ross & Jan Hanson and Gretchen Blount, Jim & Karen Clapper, Jeannie Bridgeman & Mark Schleiss
In-person and online auction bidders