Break the Barriers 2022 is MnCAN's MAIN fundraising event for the year!

As MnCAN prepares to grow into its next phase….will you join us in making MnCAN STRONG? 

This is a year of transition with our founding executive director retiring.  Support from Breaking Barriers 2022 will go to the MnCAN Strong! Legacy Fund, putting MnCAN in a position of strength to grow into the future under new leadership.  With your help we can support more people with aphasia! 

Join our community as we hear updates from our outgoing Executive Director, Julia Halvorson, and meet our new executive director.  Keynote Speaker, Gina Andraschko will inspire us with her story as we ask for support of the MnCAN Strong! Legacy Fund to continue this important work.

This year's event is a HYBRID event!  There is limited capacity for the in-person event and if you prefer, you can watch from home or even host a watch party!  To watch the livestream program, bid and donate remotely please REGISTER using this link.  

About MnCAN

MnCAN started 8 years ago with just 6 conversation groups.  Today, we serve more that 100 people each year with more than 194 opportunities to connect!   This strong, supportive aphasia community has only become a reality thanks to the support of people like YOU.  MnCAN serves every individual with aphasia that needs services, regardless of their ability to pay. Your support creates community, connection, and hope for people with aphasia AND their loved ones - for LIFE!

Your gift today ensures this one-of-a-kind community will continue to grow so we can reach more people and create more hope for life after an aphasia diagnosis for years to come.

Partner with MnCAN by contributing now to the MnCAN STRONG! LEGACY FUND as our founding Executive Director, Julia Halvorson, passes the torch on to new leadership!

As MnCAN prepares to grow into its next phase….will you join us in making MnCAN STRONG?

What is Aphasia?  It is the loss of language in varying degrees of all forms - understanding, speaking, reading, writing, math calculations.  It is most often due to stroke or head injury but can occur in a progressive form called Primary Progressive Aphasia, which worsens over time, unlike with stroke or brain injury survivors.  Aphasia does not affect intellect, which is so frustrating for survivors who can't say what they mean but know what they mean!

Where is the event held?

Old Stewart is a historic church in White Bear Lake that was refurbished into a private home where the owners are committed to opening up their stage area to various community events. It is located at 4820 Stewart Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110.  Parking is on the street.  There are steps leading up to the front doorway. Handicapped drop-off and entry is in back of the building through garage. 

*Please contact us if you need handicap access information at contact@mncan.org

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Your gift today ensures this one-of-a-kind community will continue to grow so we can reach more people and create more hope for life after an aphasia diagnosis for years to come.

As MnCAN prepares to grow into its next phase….will you join us in growing 
MnCAN STRONG?  

Join in and partner with MnCAN by contributing now to the MnCAN STRONG! LEGACY FUND's goal of $48,000 to support new staff and programs for 2022 as our founding Executive Director, Julia Halvorson, passes the torch on to new leadership! 

A Special THANKS to our Event Sponsors!! 

Your partnerships help spread the word about aphasia through this event!