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title: "Jerry’s Abra Auto Body and Glass of Mankato Donates $3,800 to the Alzheimer’s Association"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/5db61cb5-1491-4e49-859c-914f384563aa
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20241112_jerrys_abra_auto_body_and_glass_of_mankato_donates_3800_to_the_alzheimers_a.html
category: "Automotive"
industry: "Automotive"
published: 2024-11-12T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T18:27:26.673Z
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# Jerry’s Abra Auto Body and Glass of Mankato Donates $3,800 to the Alzheimer’s Association

**TL;DR:** Jerry's Abra Auto Body and Glass of Mankato donated $3,800 to the Alzheimer's Association through a partnership with the Mankato MoonDogs, where $100 is donated for every home run the team hits. The Kottschade family, owners of Jerry's Abra, were honored with the Community Champion Award for their contributions to the community.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-11-12. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20241112_jerrys_abra_auto_body_and_glass_of_mankato_donates_3800_to_the_alzheimers_a.html).*

## Story

The Mankato MoonDogs, a summer collegiate baseball team, has partnered with Jerry’s Abra Auto Body and Glass each season, with the business donating $100 to the Alzheimer’s Association for every home run the team hits. With 38 home runs this summer, Jerry’s Abra donated a total of $3,800 to the Alzheimer’s Association. The Alzheimer’s Association is dedicated to advancing global research, promoting early detection, reducing risks, and improving care for those affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

“We are incredibly proud to continue our support of the Alzheimer’s Association through our partnership with the Mankato MoonDogs,” said Geralynn Kottschade, owner of Jerry’s Abra Auto Body and Glass. “Alzheimer’s impacts so many families, and as a locally owned business, it is rewarding to know that every home run brings us one step closer to finding a cure. Together, we can make a real difference.”

In recognition of their contributions to the community this year, the Kottschade family was honored with the Community Champion Award at the Limitless 2024 conference. For over 50 years, the family has placed a strong emphasis on giving back, making community engagement a core value of their business. The Kottschade’s commitment to Mankato and the surrounding area continues to have a meaningful and lasting impact.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Automotive (sector)
- community engagement (topic)
- charity partnership (topic)
- Abra (company)
- alzheimer's association (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20241112_jerrys_abra_auto_body_and_glass_of_mankato_donates_3800_to_the_alzheimers_a.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/5db61cb5-1491-4e49-859c-914f384563aa).