The Morton Civic Chorus, under the direction of Denise Adams, will celebrate their 55th Year of Raising Money for Patients of Chronic Kidney disease with a musical revue entitled “Encore” held at the Bertha Frank Performing Arts Center, May 21 to 23 at 7:30 p.m. and May 24 at 2:00 p.m. “Encore” presented by the Morton Civic Chorus is the largest fundraising arm for the Central Illinois Memorial Kidney Fund. Over the last 50 years, the chorus has raised over $1,800,000 for dialysis patients locally.
This year marks the 55th year that CIMKF has collected and distributed money to patients of chronic kidney disease throughout Central Illinois. The chorus started in 1971 as the Morton Women’s Club Chorus and was motivated to choose dialysis patients as their charity when one of their chorus members was afflicted with the disease. An all-volunteer Board of Directors meets monthly with a social worker reviewing cases of patients in need. A CIMKF patient can expect to receive monies for items not covered by Healthcare, Medicare, or Medicaid. These items may include transportation to and from the dialysis unit, groceries, and basic living needs.
Every year the chorus enlists an Honorary Chairman to assist with their fundraising efforts. This year they have chosen Phil and Barb Kuhl to assist with our efforts. “Encore 2026” selections include, “Handful of Keys”, “Under the Sea”, “Agnus Dei”, and “Swing’ with the Saints”. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children and $15 for groups of 10 or more and available at Kidder Music in Peoria, IL and Morton Community Bank, 218 N. Main, Morton, IL or visit us online at CIMKF.org.
