Join Us for Our 2nd Annual Storytelling Fundraiser!
The Stories That Remain: An evening of storytelling exploring aging, memory, and the stories that shape us
September 22, 2026 | Forgotten Star Brewery, Fridley, MN | 5:30-9 PM
We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to participate in our celebration. If the cost of a ticket is a barrier, please reach out to Vishwani at vgherau@rakhma.org
The Stories That Remain:
An evening of storytelling exploring aging, memory, and the stories that shape us
September 22 | 5:30–9:00 p.m.
Forgotten Star Brewing, Fridley, Minnesota
Expect to laugh, cry, sing, and maybe even hear an accordion.
Join Rakhma Homes for an evening of live storytelling, music, humor, and reflection featuring Jonathan Goldstein, Kevin Kling, Dan Chouinard, and storytellers from the Rakhma community.
This year’s theme, The Stories That Remain, explores the stories that continue to shape us as we age: the people, places, identities, and experiences we carry with us, even as life changes.
Jonathan Goldstein is the creator and host of Heavyweight, one of the most acclaimed storytelling podcasts of the past decade. A former producer and longtime contributor to This American Life and creator of CBC Radio’s WireTap, Goldstein is known for stories that revisit unresolved moments from the past with humor, curiosity, and deep empathy. Heavyweight was named The Atlantic’s #1 podcast of 2016 and has been recognized by The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Economist, and The Guardian.
Adding to the evening, Jonathan will record his story live for a future episode of Heavyweight.
Returning after last year’s amazing event are beloved Minnesota storyteller Kevin Kling and musician Dan Chouinard. Kling’s heartfelt and hilarious stories have been heard on NPR’s All Things Considered and stages across the country. Chouinard, a longtime collaborator with Kling, has performed everywhere from the Dakota to A Prairie Home Companion. Together, they bring humor, song, and a genuine warmth to the stage.
They’ll be joined by a handful of Rakhma storytellers sharing personal stories about their journeys with dementia.
This event is FREE for children 18 years and younger. Price of admission includes a free drink ticket and appetizers. Additional food will be available for purchase from Forgotten Star Brewing's food truck throughout the evening.
Proceeds benefit Rakhma Homes, a Minnesota nonprofit providing care for people living with memory loss since 1984.
Meet our Performers!
“Kevin Kling is part funny guy, part poet and playwright, part wise man — homegrown Minnesota meets Dante and Shakespeare.”
Kevin Kling is a Minnesota-based storyteller known for blending heartfelt and hilarious stories, shared on NPR’s All Things Considered and on stages from the Guthrie Theater to the National Storytelling Festival.
We’re thrilled to welcome Kevin Kling back to the stage at Rakhma’s fundraiser, The Stories That Remain, on September 22.
If you’d like to catch more of Kevin’s work before then, Unraveled runs from September 10-20th at Open Eye Theatre in Minneapolis. In Unraveled, Kevin takes audiences through stories from his own life, from childhood adventures and family experiences to living with a congenital disability and recovering from the motorcycle accident that changed his life.
Kevin has a incredible way of combining humor, meaning, and connection in the stories we carry with us. We can’t wait to hear what he brings to The Stories That Remain.
40 Years of Impact: Our 2024 Circle of Giving
We are deeply grateful for the generosity of our donors and their unwavering support of our mission. Their contributions play a crucial role in making our 40th anniversary event possible, raising awareness about dementia care, and keeping Rakhma’s mission sustainable.
With your donation, you can join our 2024 Circle of Giving and honor a loved one or promote your brand with a personalized sign along the walkway, along with other benefits.
Legacy Donors
We are honored to recognize Rick Onsrud as a Sponsoring Donor for his extraordinary contribution of $100,000 to Rakhma. Rick's wife, Sandra, was a cherished resident at the Rakhma Peace Home, and this donation is an expression of his gratitude for the compassionate care she received. Rick remains engaged at the Peace Home as a steadfast volunteer.
Rick's generous donation is a powerful testament to the impact of quality memory care. Thanks to Rick and our other amazing supporters, we are now 55% of our way to our 2024 fundraising goal of $250,000. We invite you to dream big like Rick and join us in reaching our goal to continue providing exceptional memory care services. Every contribution makes a difference!
Diamond Donors
$10,000+
Anonymous
Platinum Donors
$5000+
Marie and Fran
Gold Donors
$2000+
Silver Donors
$500+
Annie Hayes Wellness & Yoga
In Memory of Elizabeth Lasley
In Memory of Marty Everest
Insurance By Design
Girl Scout Troop #18250
Bronze Donors
$100+
Anonymous
Ruben and Selina Mendez
In memory of Elaine/Grandma Johnson!❤️
Joe Popham
Volunteer Opportunities
We are looking for dedicated volunteers to help make this event a success. If you're interested in volunteering, please click the button below.
Our Partners
We are grateful for the support of our amazing partners. Hand-selected by Rakhma for their alignment with our philosophy of care, these partners are committed to person-centered memory care and inclusiveness for all, including marginalized and underserved populations. Our partners will be providing valuable resources for all attendees
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Learning.
Immersive Dementia Experience
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Live Music.
A Rakhma favorite—Bobby and Christine!
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Connection.
A gathering for people of ALL ages, abilities, and backgrounds!
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Building Awareness.
A 1.4 mile awareness walk through Veterans Memorial Park Loop.
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Play.
Fun for the whole family!
