End of Life Doula Collaborative

05/16/2026

What a most beautiful day! Thank you to everyone who participated in the first Together for Mental Health in Mankato event, everyone who stopped by to say hi & or to introduce themselves. This community is truly the best!

05/16/2026

EOLDC At Together for Mental Health

05/15/2026

Save the Date! Next month we are hosting an informational presentation.

This is for anyone who is beginning to think about planning ahead and wants a clear place to start. What is an End of Life Doula?

Thursday, June 11th
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Emy Frentz Building, 523 S. 2nd St., Mankato, MN

Come as you are. Questions encouraged!

05/07/2026

Our deepest condolences to Maxine's loved ones, as she recently passed from this life. Her story & legacy will live on, but our hearts are tender. Thank you for sharing so widely, so we could care so deeply, Max.

Maxine was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, an illness doctors say is terminal. Calmly and assuredly, Maxine told her care team she'd be forgoing a...

05/07/2026

We’re welcoming Karyn and Echo to lead an upcoming session on Obituary Writing.

They both bring experience in Legacy Projects and Creative Writing, and will be sharing practical guidance along with time for questions and discussion.

This session is part of our ongoing effort to make end of life conversations more accessible and less overwhelming for our community.

Thursday, May 21, 2026
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Emy Frentz Building, 523 S. 2nd St., Mankato, MN

05/04/2026

Come for the conversation - stay for the cookies😀. See you tomorrow at 5pm!

05/02/2026

04/30/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE

April 30th, 2026

The End of Life Doula Collaborative has received a $5,000 grant from Mankato Clinic Foundation to be used for community end of life support! We are incredibly grateful for this grant and look forward to paying it forward in our Greater Mankato Area community!

The Mankato Clinic Foundation provides grants to organizations and initiatives that promote and improve health and wellness in the communities the clinic serves. The Mankato Clinic Foundation is proud to support these organizations.

The physicians at the Mankato Clinic provide the majority of the Foundation funding as a means to give back to the community and support organizations that strive to improve health and wellness. Grants are awarded on a quarterly basis and are considered through the application process. Applications are available at www.mankatoclinic.com

04/28/2026

Tomorrow.
A simple space to pause and reflect.

Join us for Regrets: I Have a Few — a thoughtful, supportive workshop where we’ll gently explore the things we wish we had done differently, and how those reflections can still shape what matters most moving forward.

No pressure. No judgment.
Just honest conversation and a chance to reconnect with what’s important.
If this has been on your mind, we would love to have you join us.

Date: Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: 523 S. 2nd St, Mankato

Ages 18+ welcome
FREE event

04/27/2026

We are hosting an educational workshop on writing an obituary.

In this session, End of Life Doulas Karyn and Echo will talk through what to expect, what options are available, and how to begin preparing in a way that aligns with your values.

For anyone looking to better understand obituaries and how to prepare one in a meaningful way.

This session is open to anyone who is beginning to think about planning ahead and wants a clear place to start.

Thursday, May 21, 2026
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Emy Frentz Building, 523 S. 2nd St., Mankato, MN

Come as you are. Questions encouraged!