THE JOURNEY TO A WORLD RECORD STARTS NOW.
Vusa Bentley is planking to benefit the work of Greater Mankato Area United Way through Basic Needs, Health and Education! Become part of the bigger purpose by donating to United Way as part of Vusa’s record-breaking journey and community initiative.
COMMUNITY EVENT
Saturday, October 24, 2026
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
(Vusa will start planking earlier in the day)
Shared Spaces at Emy Frentz
523 S. 2nd St. Mankato, Minnesota
Free! Enjoy crafts, activities, a DJ and more. Join us to cheer on Vusa as she completes her world-record attempt.
Watch the story from KEYC News Now here.
ABOUT THE INITIATIVE:
Vusa Bentley is an Endurance Athlete whose mission is to travel to all 50 states and perform a one-hour forearm plank for various causes. In October 2026, she will be attempting the Guinness World Record for Female Forearm Plank (currently set at over 4 hours). Her platform is United We Plank where she is planking for purpose. Thus far, she has traveled and planked for one hour in more than a dozen states. She is a proud mom of two boys and Mankato resident. For her upcoming states, she chose to raise funds for Greater Mankato Area United Way. Proceeds go directly to United Way's work.
ABOUT UNITED WAY:
Located in Mankato, Minnesota, Greater Mankato Area United Way supports 75 vital programs and initiatives that serve more than 65,000 people each year. With a focus on basic needs, health and education, United Way serves individuals of all ages in Blue Earth, Le Sueur, Nicollet and Waseca counties. See a full list of the programs and initiatives here.
Thank you for making a difference. We are stronger united.
View Vusa Bentley's video calling us to action here, or click the image below.
Click HERE for the event flyer.
Please use the form below or either of the above links to donate.
