Concert to help Valley Center man combat kidney failure expenses

A fundraising concert is planned for July 15 to benefit Capt. Dustin Curry, a Sedgwick County first responder who recently underwent a kidney transplant, according to a news release.

The Bootleg Rhythm Kings, a band composed of musicians from Wichita and surrounding cities, is performing at the event, which will be held at 8 p.m. at Spirits Pub, 231 E. Main St., in Valley Center, according to band member Barry Reece.

Reece said Curry was diagnosed in 2008 with a disease that caused him to develop scar tissue on parts of his kidneys, which ultimately led to kidney failure. Curry’s friend and brother-in-law, West Schomer, donated his kidney to Curry.

The event will cost $5 at the door, and all proceeds will go to the Dustin Curry Fund to help with medical and personal expenses, Reece said.

This story was originally published July 8, 2016 at 12:37 PM with the headline "Concert to help Valley Center man combat kidney failure expenses."