November Reflections: Gratitude

Hello friends,

As we move into the holiday season, we are reminded of how powerful connection and conversation are in everyday activities. This time of year brings gatherings, traditions, and moments with loved ones — but for people living with aphasia or primary progressive aphasia, it can also bring unique challenges.

We believe that everyone deserves to be part of meaningful conversations and participate in life at the dinner table, celebrations, and everyday life. As you reflect on gratitude and giving this November, we invite you to connect with us through a program, donation or community event.  

Together, we can make sure every person with aphasia or primary progressive aphasia knows they are not alone, we are here to support them through all seasons of the journey.

Warmly,

The MnCAN Team

Jessica Wald and Angie Maier, Executive Directors and Speech Language Pathologists, along with the MnCAN Board of Directors, Group Facilitators and Students/Volunteers

MnCAN has strong relationships with local community-based organizations and we are excited to announce a few upcoming opportunities for you to be involved and receive valuable education. 

Longtime MnCAN donors and Mindful Asset Planning founders, Steve and Susan Zimmerman, along with their incredible leadership team, have generously offered to host a special informational session on financial planning. 

Learn valuable insights about planning for your financial future when your life plans have shifted due to a diagnosis of stroke, aphasia, or PPA, while supporting MnCAN’s mission.

To register, email us at contact@mncan.org.

We hope to see you there, you won't want to miss this informative event!

Join Us for Coffee & Connections: Holiday Edition!

We warmly invite the MnCAN family to join us for our monthly Coffee & Connections with a cozy, holiday twist on Friday, December 19th.

We will gather in Centennial United Methodist Church (address: 1524 County Rd C2 W, Roseville, MN) and enjoy coffee, cocoa, and cookies together. All are welcome - MnCAN participants, care partners, board members, facilitators, volunteers, and supporters.

Please bring one dozen of your favorite cookies to share and dress festive (optional). 

Please RSVP by emailing contact@mncan.org.

Our MnCAN Directors Angie Maier and Jessica Wald have been busy speaking in the community to spread education and awareness about aphasia, primary progressive aphasia and how MnCAN can be a part of this journey. 

Purchase a MnCAN Mug or T-Shirt! Every purchase helps spread awareness and education in your community. Show your MnCAN pride and help spread awareness! Purchase MnCAN Mug or Shirt Here

Make A Donation. Did you know many Minnesota companies offer employee giving or volunteer matching programs?

Many companies such as General Mills, U.S. Bank, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, 3M, Land O’Lakes, Hormel Foods, Graco, Best Buy, Allina, or Health Partners may match your donation and/or volunteer hours making your dollars go even further. 

Please consider reaching out to your company directly to ask if they would consider matching your donation to MnCAN.

Together, we can continue to connect, support, and empower people living with aphasia and PPA across Minnesota.

Questions? Email us at contact@mncan.org.

Donate from a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) a tax-smart way to give directly from your IRA to a nonprofit like MnCAN. If you are 70 1/2 or older, you can donate up to $108,000 per year, and it counts toward your required minimum distribution (RMD). We would be so grateful if you chose MnCAN as your nonprofit of choice. .

For those who choose to gift stock or marketable securities as an end-of-year contribution, please contact your financial advisor by the end of November to ensure your gift is processed in time. The information to provide your financial advisor can be found at www.mncan.org.