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KC musicians can get help with ER costs and other resources. (Adobe Spark)

Season of Giving: Healthcare for Musicians

December 27, 2019  |  Vicky Diaz-Camacho, Shelby Fletcher  |  1 min read

Midwest Music Foundation

Founded in 2013 in memory of Abigail Henderson, a Kansas City musician who died of cancer. Henderson dreamt of creating a musician’s healthcare coalition after she was rushed to the emergency room for a hernia while on tour. The program helps the music community with funds for emergency care as well as offers education and career development support.

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