© 2011 Idaho Press-Tribune
KUNA — Julia Durrant has gone way beyond her class requirements
for a senior project that conveys the principles of lifelong
learning.
Inspired by her younger brother’s battle with Type 1 diabetes,
Durrant decided to spearhead a benefit concert for juvenile
diabetes research while also drawing attention to the disease. Ten
years ago Julia’s brother was diagnosed with Type I insulin
dependent diabetes.
“I have witnessed the effects of this disease,” Durrant said. “I
have always wanted to do something for my brother beyond support at
home and school. Working hard to pull this concert together to
benefit the Junior Diabetes Foundation (JDRF) will surely go a long
way in conveying to him my faith that one day there will be a
cure.”
Durrant said her hope is that the concert can raise “a generous
sum” that will be used to further research towards a cure for Type
1 diabetes.
Dubbed the 2011 Summer Showcase, Durrant’s concert is set for
7:30 p.m. Saturday at the 823-seat Kuna Performing Arts Center.
“It is going to be an evening of wonderful entertainment and
incredible music to benefit a great organization,” Durrant
said.
Sharing the evening’s spotlight will be the world-class jazz
musicians Kevin Kirk Onomatopoeia with Sally Tibbs, Cheryl
Morrell and the John Jones Trio on vocals; classical soprano Lyrice
Kreimeyer, up-and-coming country-pop singer MacKayla Hunter, from
Nampa; and popular singer-songwriter and guitarist Marcus
Eaton.
The event is semi-formal, and patrons are invited to dress
up.
Refreshments and a meet-and-greet with the musicians will follow
the performance.
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