On November 16, members of the MHQ team, and their friends and loved ones, attended the 10th annual Memory Mixer, a “party to end Alzheimer’s” that was founded and led by our own Mackenzie Kelley. The event was entirely volunteer-run and took place at Quincy Hall in Northeast Minneapolis.
“This year’s Memory Mixer was extra special as it was our final one,” said Mackenzie. “I was so happy to have the MHQ team there to experience it! I’m grateful to everyone who attended and provided donations, but especially to our planning committee who orchestrated a remarkable event year after year.”
Mackenzie, along with her brother, Charlie, and close friends, started the Memory Mixer eight years ago to honor their mother, Carla Hildebrand, who passed away from Alzheimer’s disease in 2012 at the age of 60. What started as a small fundraising gathering among family and friends has grown into an elegant evening that 450 guests attended in 2019.
All proceeds from the Memory Mixer go directly to the Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter.
Dollars spent at the event fuel the Alzheimer’s Association’s mission-related initiatives of care, support, and research. In addition, donors and attendees help to change the level of Alzheimer’s awareness in your community.
The Memory Mixer has raised over $315,000 over 10 years, including having raised $76,000 at this year’s event.
