Please join us for an evening of inspiration, connection, and hope!
Minnesota Connect Aphasia Now celebrates 10 years as a non-profit organization serving those living in Minnesota with aphasia.
We look forward to celebrating people with aphasia with you as we continue to Break Barriers. MnCAN offers programs, support, education and resources for persons with aphasia and their families.
Event Date and Time:
Sunday, September 29th, 2024
3:30 - 6:30 pm
Event Location:
Midland Hills Country Club
2001 Fulham Street
Roseville, MN 55113
Schedule of Events:
3:30 - 4:30 pm: Social Hour including event check-in, silent auction bidding, hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. Live music by "Husband Material" performing during the social hour.
4:30 - 6:00 pm: Program presentation including a word from our Executive Directors, two inspirational keynote speakers sharing their aphasia story, live auction bidding, and fund-a-need bidding.
6:00 - 6:30 pm: Closing remarks and auction check-out.
Silent/Online Auction is open to anyone, we would love to have you register and bid!
Live Auction open to in-person attendees or via a proxy bidder (must be arranged in advance).
Registration:
Registration is open now!
Click the button below or at the top of the page.
In-person ticket registration:
- Individual ticket - $60
- Couples ticket - $100
- Table for 8 - $400
- Table for 10 - $500
Auction only registration:
Select "No event ticket: Register for Online/Silent Auction Only."
You can also donate now by clicking "Donate Now" on this page. All funds donated online will go towards our event fundraising goal!
Dress Code:
Business casual to wedding attire (no formal wear required)
MnCAN Contact Information:
Website: www.mncan.org
Phone number: 612-524-8802
Thank you for your support!
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The heart of MnCAN - our programs! Watch an Aphasia Conversation group in action.
Our Generous Sponsors
Break the Barriers Legacy Match Sponsor
Mindful Asset Planning
https://www.mindfulassetplanning.com/Mindful Asset Planning (MAP) was founded in 1988 by Steve and Susan Zimmerman. Now our 2nd generation of owner partners (Becky Sebastian, Nick Augustin, Mark Brice, and Dan Heiar) lead our talented team who continue to provide compassionate financial planning that helps you clarify, quantify, and achieve your life goals. Delivering reliable and unbiased advice, the MAP team collaborates with you to MAP a more prosperous path, integrating your financial and human asset strategies for today and the future. Click the “Our Team” button to meet all of our dedicated team members who work on many aspects of your financial planning.
Aphasia Hero Sponsor
AbleNet Inc
https://www.ablenetinc.com/In 1985 AbleNet was founded with the core mission of helping individuals with disabilities reach their human potential. It started with a simple piece of assistive technology available only in Minnesota and has evolved to a portfolio of AbleNet assistive technology solutions available globally. AbleNet’s company approach has been to develop outstanding products and combine that strength with an operational excellence model. By concentrating on powerful products and highly efficient operations, AbleNet has become a global leader in its categories of products. Through its extensive history in assistive technology and a unique operational excellence model, AbleNet expanded its offering to include high-tech speech-generating devices (SGDs) paid for by medical insurance in the United States. The expansion into this business has allowed AbleNet to help many more individuals reach their human potential by providing voices to the voiceless. AbleNet works with thousands of clinic- and school-based speech-language pathologists to deliver its high-tech speech device, QuickTalker Freestyle, to their clients and students in a matter of days or weeks - allowing the recipient’s communication journey to begin.
Aphasia Partner Sponsor
Allina Health/Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute & Neuroscience Center
http://htpps://www.allinahealth.orgAllina Health is a nonprofit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Our compassionate and expert team provides care for people at every stage of life. We serve our communities by providing exceptional care, as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care.
Aphasia Friend Sponsor
Watertown Lions Club
https://www.watertownlions.org/The motto of Lionism is 'We Serve'. Lions are men and women who volunteer their time to humanitarian causes in their local, state and worldwide communities. By conducting service projects, and raising funds, Lions strive to help those in need wherever need exist.
Tobii Dynavox
https://www.tobiidynavox.com/Do what you once did or never thought possible. Our mission is to make groundbreaking assistive technology and communication solutions to give people with disabilities a voice. Tobii Dynavox is the leading provider of touch and eye tracking based assistive technology hardware and software for communication and mobility impairments. Tobii Dynavox has assisted thousands of individuals with disabilities such as aphasia, Lou Gehrig’s (ALS) disease, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, muscular dystrophy, Rett syndrome, autism, amongst others, lead fuller and richer lives. For over three decades, the company has stood on the forefront of assistive technology and continues to push the boundaries of what is possible for delivering the most advanced, effective and empowering communication and computer access tools available. For more information, please visit our website.
Hartmann Team Reality
https://hartmannteam.com/We understand that the core job of every Realtor is to help you find, buy or sell your house. At HartmannTeam, we are also your problem solvers. Our team was founded in 2005 with the concept of building a team of specialists around each of our clients. Our approach is extremely effective and we have helped over 1,500 clients achieve success! Contact us today- would love to hear about your journey!
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Book Club Potluck
Participants, facilitators and students alike had a wonderful time socializing and creating conversations at MnCAN's book club potluck.
MnCAN Back Channel Brewery Event
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We continued to share artwork experiences with our participants and their families- thank you Mosaic on a Stick Art Studio!
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Thank you to Back Channel Brewing for hosting their Community Tuesday Event in support of MnCAN. A fun social and fundraising event for MnCAN participants, friends, families, donors, board members and group facilitators.
MnCAN Book Club Potluck
MnCAN Book Club Potluck! Participants and facilitators connected and enjoyed delicious food!
MnCAN Staff, Board and Volunteer Pizza Oven Party
MnCAN Board Members and facilitators enjoyed a backyard pizza night donated by a MnCAN participant and family member of a MnCAN board member! Mike and Marci Faust hosted a fantastic evening!
Mosaic on a Stick
At our 2023 generous donors helped 30 participants attend art classes at Mosaic on a Stick Studio where they were able to use their creativity to make beautiful mosaic pieces.
MnCAN's Speak Up Young Adult Aphasia Support Group
Our Young Adult Aphasia Support Group met for a time of treats and conversation. The group supports each other navigating aphasia as a person under the age of 55.