The Jonathan Zierdt Cancer Fund is a heartfelt part of our region’s commitment to supporting cancer patients and their families. Through meaningful partnerships and ongoing initiatives, the JZ Cancer Fund works to raise awareness, provide comfort and resources, and inspire hope throughout the community.
Below you’ll find some of the ongoing media coverage featuring the work of the JZ Cancer Fund.
- November 2025: Mankato Free Press – “Nine-year-old is ambassador for Mustache Bash”
- November 2025: Mankato Free Press – “Our View: MSU Business Program a Win for Students, Community”
- November 2025: Mankato Free Press – “MSU’s Integrated Business Experience program gains in popularity”; proceeds go to JZ Cancer Fund
- October 2025: Kato Living (KEYC News Now) – “MSU’s IBE Program Benefitting JZ Cancer Fund”
- October 2025: Talk of the Town (Radio Mankato) – “Mankato Area Foundation and the JZ Cancer Fund introduce the Hope Collective

