April 2025 Newsletter Snapshot

Our April newsletter snapshot – The entire newsletter in a quick, easy to read format!

For 11 years, Julie and Elmer Braegelmann have welcomed their community to their Minnesota farm for a special fall tradition—a pumpkin patch fundraiser filled with family-friendly fun.  Guests enjoy pumpkin picking, horse rides, hayrides, crafts, games, and face painting, all while supporting a meaningful cause.  Inspired by Julie’s son’s MS diagnosis, the Braegelmanns have dedicated their efforts to ACP for the past three years, raising over $3,800 to help advance MS research and find a cure.

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“Thanks for all you guys do. A cure wouldn’t even be possible if organizations like ACP didn’t step up and go for it.”  – Julie Braegelmann   

Julie's grandson

Julie and Elmer are committed to advancing research and finding a cure that benefits everyone affected by MS.  They’ve shown that even small-town events can make a big impact.  With every pumpkin picked, laugh shared, and dollar raised, they are helping to create a future where MS no longer defines lives.  Their passion, dedication, and generosity highlight the power of community to inspire hope and drive change.

Turn your favorite activity or talent into a fun community fundraiser to support ACP! Contact Lindsey Santiago at lsantiago@acceleratedcure.org for more information.

Thinking of organizing a fundraiser?

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