Morgan Needs an Organ: The Quest for a Kidney

Morgan Needs an Organ: The Quest for a Kidney Seeking a living kidney donor for Morgan DeGroot. One brave “YES!” could save her life.

🧑‍🎤Band Spotlight: Fusion Mellow!"Fusion Mellow is jam band from Peoria, IL with a group of seasoned musicians at the he...
09/03/2026

🧑‍🎤Band Spotlight: Fusion Mellow!

"Fusion Mellow is jam band from Peoria, IL with a group of seasoned musicians at the helm blending funk, blues, rock, and improvisation into their own groove-heavy originals."

Wanna know something cool? Morgan designed their logos!!!

Catch Fushion Mellow from 4-5:30 at the Cold Ones For Morgan Music Festival on September 6th at OZZ Bar and OZ'Z Bar & Grill!

🎟Pre-order your tickets!
Venmo: Needs An Organ Benefit Fund with your NAME and the EVENT as the reason and get 5 FREE raffle tickets and an EXTRA *Golden Ticket when you pre-order!

🎫*every event you come to, you will be entered into our grand prize raffle drawing with a Golden Ticket to win a work of art by Morgan herself! The drawing will take place at our last event on October 3rd during Morgan's Kidney Harvest Festival!

💚 Can't wait to see you there!

💰Donate to the GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/bb5825930
👩‍🏫Learn More: https://youtu.be/0-uumi7Qowc?si=cp7UVcGna5-peLwq
🙋‍♀️ Take the questionnaire: www.nmlivingdonor.org




09/02/2026

🧑‍🎤Band Spotlight: Newhouse

"Hailing from the Heart of Illinois, Newhouse emerges as an electric beacon in the jam scene.
Newhouse blends sounds from The Band, Jackson Browne, Grateful Dead, Gorillaz, and Phish creating a distinctive musical journey that bridges decades and genres.

Featuring Droopy Tomlinson (vocals, guitar), Chris Bryand (bass, vocals), Tim Garber (synth, keys, vocals), Logan Little (keys, saxophone, vocals), and Ben Clemmens (percussion, kit, vocals), Newhouse was founded on songwriting and improvisation. , exploring sonic spaces and letting the music unfold how it will.

They feel familiar and comfortable, like the calm before the storm. When the storm breaks, there's no telling where it can go.

Newhouse’s discography includes live recordings from midwestern festivals and venues along with their forthcoming independently recorded and produced EP: The Ophelia Sessions."

Catch Newhouse from 2:45-3:45 at the Cold Ones For Morgan Music Festival on September 6th at OZ'Z Bar & Grill!

🎟Pre-order your tickets!
Venmo: Needs An Organ Benefit Fund with your NAME and the EVENT as the reason and get 5 FREE raffle tickets and an EXTRA *Golden Ticket when you pre-order!

🎫*every event you come to, you will be entered into our grand prize raffle drawing with a Golden Ticket to win a work of art by Morgan herself! The drawing will take place at our last event on October 3rd during Morgan's Kidney Harvest Festival!

💚 Can't wait to see you there!

💰Donate to the GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/bb5825930
👩‍🏫Learn More: https://youtu.be/0-uumi7Qowc?si=cp7UVcGna5-peLwq
🙋‍♀️ Take the questionnaire: www.nmlivingdonor.org

09/01/2026

Morgan and Raynah went on 25News WEEK to promote our upcoming events!

🎟️Pre-order your tickets!
Venmo: Needs An Organ Benefit Fund with your NAME and the EVENT as the reason and get 5 FREE raffle tickets and an EXTRA *golden ticket when you pre-order!

🎫*every event you come to, you will be entered into our grand prize raffle drawing with a Golden Ticket to win a work of art by Morgan herself!
The drawing will take place at our last event on October 3rd during Morgan’s Kidney Harvest Festival!

Our next event is the Cold Ones For Morgan Music Festival happening this Sunday, September 6th at OZ'Z Bar & Grill!

Then we have Trivia at Pour Bros on September 27th!

And wrapping up our series is Morgan's Kidney Harvest Festival taking place October 3rd!

💰Donate to the GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/bb5825930
👩‍🏫Learn More: https://youtu.be/0-uumi7Qowc?si=cp7UVcGna5-peLwq
🙋‍♀️ Take the questionnaire: www.nmlivingdonor.org

🧑‍🎤 Band Spotlight: Harvest Sons"Peoria, IL-based Harvest Sons brings the grit and heart of the Midwest to life with the...
09/01/2026

🧑‍🎤 Band Spotlight: Harvest Sons

"Peoria, IL-based Harvest Sons brings the grit and heart of the Midwest to life with their signature "black dirt country" and Rust Belt Americana sound. Fronted by Seth Samuelson Cocquit, the band blends soulful storytelling with high-energy roots rock. Perfect for fans of Tyler Childers, Neil Young, and honest stories about working-class life."

Catch Harvest Sons Trio on September 6th from 1:45-2:30 at the Cold Ones For Morgan Music FestivalCold Ones For Morgan Music Festival!

Pre-order your tickets!
Venmo: Needs An Organ Benefit Fund with your NAME and the EVENT as the reason and get 5 FREE raffle tickets and an EXTRA *Golden Ticket when you pre-order!

🎫*every event you come to, you will be entered into our grand prize raffle drawing with a Golden Ticket to try and win a work of art by Morgan herself! The drawing will take place at our last event on October 3rd during Morgan's Kidney Harvest Festival!

💚 Can't wait to see you there!

💰Donate to the GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/bb5825930
👩‍🏫Learn More: https://youtu.be/0-uumi7Qowc?si=cp7UVcGna5-peLwq
🙋‍♀️ Take the questionnaire: www.nmlivingdonor.org

📣 Christina Alwan Miller and Morgan Oakley DeGroot are doing a collab for the Tattoos for Morgan with Wildflower Ink Eve...
08/31/2026

📣 Christina Alwan Miller and Morgan Oakley DeGroot are doing a collab for the Tattoos for Morgan with Wildflower Ink Event!!! 📣

***due to the spontaneity of this collab, a select few of these flash designs will be available during this event***

We are in the middle of a week-long pop-up event (August 29th-September 5th) with “Wildflower Ink”! We got some DMs requesting flash designs created by Morgan herself to support her not only in her “Quest For A Kidney”, but also as an artist!

🎨As you might know by now, Morgan is an artist, “Art From The Morgve”. She takes inspiration from her life, her medical journey, and all things ephemeral.

✍We live in the “wild west” right now with this new world of advancing technology and AI. Morgan uses all sorts of mediums in her art, polymer clay, acrylic paint, pen and paper…you name it. One thing she has never used in her artwork is AI—all below flashes HAND DRAWN by Morgan and INKED ON by Christina!

Due to the spontaneity of this collab, a select few of these flash designs will be available during this event. You can email Christina at [email protected] to book your appointment and learn more!

🙏 Thank you for your continued support on this journey.
🙏 Thank you to Christina for wanting to support Morgan on her journey AND for your collaborative spirit.
🙏 Thank you all for seeing Morgan as the multidimensional woman that she is, and requesting MORE OF HER ART, in this fantastical world!

Don’t wait! You have until September 4th to book!

🎫Remember: every event you come to, you will be entered into our grand prize raffle drawing with a Golden Ticket to win a work of art by Morgan herself! The drawing will take place at our FINAL event on October 3rd during Morgan's Kidney Harvest Festival!

Next Event: Cold Ones For Morgan Music Festival
When: Sunday, September 6th, 11am-10pm
Where: OZ'Z Bar & Grill

💚 Can't wait to see you there!

💰Donate to the GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/bb5825930
👩‍🏫Learn More: https://youtu.be/0-uumi7Qowc?si=cp7UVcGna5-peLwq
🙋‍♀️ Take the questionnaire: www.nmlivingdonor.org

🧑‍🎤Band Spotlight: Hollow Down"Born in Northern California, Steeped in a Midwest River Valley. At turns haunting, uplift...
08/31/2026

🧑‍🎤Band Spotlight: Hollow Down

"Born in Northern California, Steeped in a Midwest River Valley. At turns haunting, uplifting and energizing, Hollow Down is not afraid to go where the wind takes them. The powerhouse duo of Perry Brubaker on upright and Jon Howard on guitar is a surprising spectacle of two acoustic instruments and two very different voices.

Hollow down is the space between a nightmare and the sweetest dream. The junction in the track of rail that separates the old and the new, the sacred and profane. Nothing is off limit, everything is spirit. See you at the crossroads, with love in our heart as we fall apart. Cheers to bucking tradition and forging a new path."

Catch Hollow Down from 12:15-1:30 at the Cold Ones For Morgan Music Festival on September 6th at OZ'Z Bar & Grill!

Sneak Peek of that Hollow Down groove: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzEVv223WEk&authuser=1

🎟Pre-order your tickets!
Venmo: Needs An Organ Benefit Fund with your NAME and the EVENT as the reason and get 5 FREE raffle tickets and an EXTRA *Golden Ticket when you pre-order!

🎫*every event you come to, you will be entered into our grand prize raffle drawing with a Golden Ticket to win a work of art by Morgan herself! The drawing will take place at our last event on October 3rd during Morgan's Kidney Harvest Festival!

💚 Can't wait to see you there!

💰Donate to the GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/bb5825930
👩‍🏫Learn More: https://youtu.be/0-uumi7Qowc?si=cp7UVcGna5-peLwq
🙋‍♀️ Take the questionnaire: www.nmlivingdonor.org

🧑‍🎤Band Spotlight: Shawn “Smitty” Smith"Midwest born and raised, Shawn blends small-town roots with a love for music of ...
08/30/2026

🧑‍🎤Band Spotlight: Shawn “Smitty” Smith

"Midwest born and raised, Shawn blends small-town roots with a love for music of all kinds, putting his own spin on songs spanning rock, country, blues, reggae, folk, bluegrass, jam, and island vibes. An upbeat, energetic performer, Shawn’s goal is to bring people together through music, create space for meaningful conversations, and inspire positive change.

I’m excited to team up with an amazing group of musicians and artists to support a fellow creator on her kidney transplant journey. I’m grateful to be part of an amazing series of events that bring people together through music, community, and a good cause."

🕛Catch Shawn from 11am-12pm on September 6th at OZ'Z Bar & Grill, starting our Cold Ones For Morgan Music Festival STRONG!

🎟Pre-order your tickets!
Venmo: Needs An Organ Benefit Fund with your NAME and the EVENT as the reason and get 5 FREE raffle tickets and an EXTRA *Golden Ticket when you pre-order!

🎫*every event you come to, you will be entered into our grand prize raffle drawing with a Golden Ticket to win a work of art by Morgan herself! The drawing will take place at our last event on October 3rd during Morgan's Kidney Harvest Festival!

💰Donate to the GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/bb5825930
👩‍🏫Learn More: https://youtu.be/0-uumi7Qowc?si=cp7UVcGna5-peLwq
🙋‍♀️ Take the questionnaire: www.nmlivingdonor.org

Cold Ones For Morgan Music Festival Vendor Announcement! The Mist Bar: "Welcome to The Mist Bar, where guests can come a...
08/29/2026

Cold Ones For Morgan Music Festival Vendor Announcement!

The Mist Bar: "Welcome to The Mist Bar, where guests can come and mix different scents together to make a personalized fragrance. It’s a fun, interactive experience where they can learn the rules of creating perfumes and take away something truly one of a kind!"

Spellbound Spark Permanent Jewelry: You Pick The Chain, I'll Spark The Memory ✨

Natural Accents: One of a kind creations. "Come see the copper sun catchers, copper rings and bracelets.. oh and steel and aluminum sun catchers each has a special gemstone added. I also have sterling silver rings and pendants with beautiful gemstones and crystals and more. Come to my tent and take in the natural beauty of each item and you may want to take one home with you. I have plenty of gemstone bracelets for both men and women. I’m looking forward to seeing all of you!"

LNOR: "LNOR is a live artist and illustrator, reimagining her world, one art project at a time!"

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🎟 Pre-order your tickets!
Venmo $10 to Needs An Organ Benefit Fund with your NAME and the EVENT as the reason and get 5 FREE raffle tickets and an EXTRA *Golden tTcket when you pre-order!

🎫 *every event you come to, you will be entered into our grand prize raffle drawing with a Golden Ticket to win a work of art by Morgan herself! The drawing will take place at our last event on October 3rd during Morgan's Kidney Harvest Festival!

💚Can't wait to see you there!

💰Donate to the GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/bb5825930
👩‍🏫Learn More: https://youtu.be/0-uumi7Qowc?si=cp7UVcGna5-peLwq
🙋‍♀️ Take the questionnaire: www.nmlivingdonor.org

We want to take a moment to extend a 📣HUMONGOUS THANK YOU📣 to OZ'Z Bar & Grill for graciously hosting our Cold Ones For ...
08/28/2026

We want to take a moment to extend a 📣HUMONGOUS THANK YOU📣 to OZ'Z Bar & Grill for graciously hosting our Cold Ones For Morgan Music Festival on September 6th!

LET'S PACK THE HOUSE!

We are going to have raffles, silent auctions, 50/50 raffles, games, giveaways, guest speakers, vendors, pork chops & burgers, and ALL DAY LIVE MUSIC from 11am-10pm!!!

What else could you possibly want!? There's no other place to be on September 6th than at OZ'Z Bar & Grill!

You already have plans? Move them to OZ'Z Bar & Grill!

🎟Remember that you can pre-order your tickets and get 5 FREE raffle tickets and an EXTRA *Golden Ticket when you pre-order!

Venmo $10 to Needs An Organ Benefit Fund with your NAME and the EVENT as the reason!

🎫*every event you come to, you will be entered into our grand prize raffle drawing with a Golden Ticket to try and win a work of art by Morgan herself! The drawing will take place at our last event on October 3rd during Morgan's Kidney Harvest Festival!

💚Can't wait to see you there!

💰Donate to the GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/bb5825930
👩‍🏫Learn More: https://youtu.be/0-uumi7Qowc?si=cp7UVcGna5-peLwq
🙋‍♀️ Take the questionnaire: www.nmlivingdonor.org

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