2026 CMH Foundation Soirée raises more than $100,000

CMH Foundation Events
• 07 October 2026

The third annual Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation Soirée raised more than $100,000.

The Soirée was held Sept. 26 at the John and Maria Kallenbach Estate east of Bolivar. SGC Foodservice served as the event’s presenting sponsor.

This year’s event benefited the CMH Dialysis Center and CMH Nephrology Clinic. The Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation is establishing a patient assistance fund to help patients receiving dialysis and nephrology care with needs associated with treatment, including transportation and nutritional supplements.

The evening included a reception with music by the Wings of Swing Big Band, dinner, silent and live auctions, and a performance by Rick Schuler, a John Denver tribute artist. David Coutchie served as auctioneer, and the evening concluded with a fireworks finale.

The CMH Foundation extends special appreciation to John and Maria Kallenbach for opening their estate for the event and to SGC Foodservice for serving as presenting sponsor.

Platinum sponsors were CMH Auxiliary, Silent Auction Sponsor; Craig Lehman Shelter Insurance, Program Sponsor; JE Dunn Construction, Entertainment Sponsor; CoxHealth, Reception Music Sponsor; Rhodes Construction Company, Reception Sponsor; Butler Funeral Home, Live Auction Sponsor; and Central Care Cancer Center, Fireworks Finale Sponsor.

Gold sponsors were Christopher D. Warwick – State Representative; Edward Jones; Ellis, Ellis, Hammons & Johnson; Giana Andrews – State Farm Insurance; Grand Missouri Bank; HMN Architects; Hometown Furniture & Mattress; John and Maria Kallenbach; Michael and Karaley Calhoun; Mid-Missouri Bank; OakStar Bank; O’Bannon Bank; Scott and Dr. Staci Rogers; Southwest Electric Cooperative; Steve and Dr. Shelly Meents; Susan Stewart; The Bank of Missouri; and Warren Cattle Co.

Silver sponsors were Commerce Trust Co.; Dr. Chetan Soni; Dr. John and Michelle Gamble; Dr. Louis and Shelly Harris; Dr. Ron and Barbara Smith; Forvis Mazars; Gary and Jolene Fulbright; Gilmore & Bell, P.C.; Ken A. and Lorrie Stephens; Liberty Utilities; Merchant McIntyre & Associates; Mike and Teresa Parson; Natera; and Strategic Capitol Consulting.

Catering was provided by SGC Foodservice, CMH Catering and OTRA Bartending Service.

The CMH Foundation also thanks the members of the 2026 Soirée Steering Committee, event volunteers, auction donors, bidders, guests and everyone who helped make the event possible.

The CMH Foundation Soirée is the Foundation’s premier annual fundraising event, bringing the community together to support patient care and healthcare services at CMH.

The 2027 CMH Foundation Soirée is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 25, at the estate of John and Maria Kallenbach.