Benefit Organ Concert for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

New Jersey’s Own James D. Hicks Holds Special Performance in Millburn, NJ as Part of his Charitable Nordic Hike Initiative

Califon, NJ, August 2018 – There are so many things in this world to be thankful for, and for many of us, we are lucky enough to encounter that one person that possesses such a rare human spirit that they leave a mark on us for the rest of our lives. For acclaimed concert organist James D. Hicks, that one person was his childhood friend Chris Rawlings, who passed away at the young age of 23 of Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over time. Since his friend’s passing, Hicks has been touring the world, researching, writing, recording and performing both original songs and beloved works from the organ repertoire. Now, more than 35 years later, Hicks is using his amazing talent to honor and remember his dear friend with a fundraising campaign he calls Hicks Nordic Hike, which began in 2016 to help raise funds and awareness for this cause so close to his heart. On Saturday, September 8, 2018, at 5 pm, New Jersey’s own organist James D. Hicks will bring his Nordic Hike journey to St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Millburn, NJ, where he’ll be performing cherished works of music from his series Nordic Journey. ALL proceeds from this special benefit concert will be donated directly to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, whose mission is to cure the disease, by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment, and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care. To date, Hicks’ Nordic Hike campaign has raised more than $15,000 to benefit the cause.

WHAT: Nordic Hike Concert to Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

WHEN: Saturday, September 8, 2018

5 PM

WHERE: St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

119 Main Street

Millburn, NJ

973-376-0688

COST: $20 suggested donation per person

(checks may be made out to NJCFF)

*ALL proceeds benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation*

For more information on this charitable initiative, please visit http://hicksnordichike.com/.