Dear Friends,
We are deeply humbled and honored to be serving as the Honorary Chairpersons for ENCORE 2026. Our love and appreciation for the efforts of CIMKF began many, many years ago, perhaps in its earliest years. Barb was one of the original Morton Women's Club members, and I played for many of the early choral shows. It has been incredible to witness all that has been accomplished over the past 50 YEARS for those suffering with chronic kidney disease. CIMKF has been a steady and loyal effort to make those who suffer an easier road.
CIMKF was founded in 1976 by Dr. Robert Pflederer and the Morton Women's Club. It is a 501(c)(3) charity which provides funds to those with chronic kidney disease when all other avenues of assistance have been exhausted to help cover costs such as transportation, groceries, or medications. When no other help is available, CIMKF is there to provide these emergency living expenses.
This year marks the 50th year that the Morton Civic Chorus has donated virtually every dollar raised from their benefit concert to the Central Illinois Memorial Kidney Fund. Under the direction of Denise Adams, you will hear selections such as "License to Scat", "Without a Song", "Agnus Dei", "Mack the Knife" and "Sing Me to Heaven" -- just to name a few. This year's show is May 21-23 at 7:30 p.m. and May 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bertha Frank Performing Arts Center. To donate or purchase tickets, visit us online at cimkf.org. Tickets are also available at Kidder Music in Peoria a,d the Hometown Bank on North Main Street in Morton, IL.
We hope you join us with a SPONSORSHIP in this mighty effort! We also hope that you come hear the Morton Civic Chorus present "ENCORE 2026". It is a GREAT Program that you will most certainly enjoy. Your Support with a Donation, Sponsorship, or Putchasing Tickets will go a long way to help those families in need. We hope to see you there.
Thanks for your consideration and support!
God Bless you and CIMKF.
Phil and Barb Kuhl
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