Auxiliary

Piatt County Volunteer & Fundraising Opportunities

The Kirby Auxiliary is a group of more than 200 volunteers dedicated to supporting Kirby Medical Center. Auxiliary members participate in a variety of service and fundraising activities. To learn more and download the application for Kirby Auxiliary, click here.

Gift Shop

The Auxiliary operates a gift shop in the promenade of Kirby Medical Center which offers all types of merchandise. The profits from the gift shop are donated to the hospital equipment fund each year and have been used to purchase monitoring equipment, a machine used for processing x-rays, defibrillators, and much more. Through the efforts of Auxiliary volunteers, Kirby Medical Center can contain costs and ensure a high level of quality.

Gift Shop Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

At the gift shop, visitors can buy:

• Candy
• Clothing
• Greeting cards
• Home décor items
• Seasonal decorations
• Collectibles
• Jewelry
• Books
• And more

Fundraising & Volunteer Services

Each year the Kirby Auxiliary provides scholarships of at least $1,000 each to Piatt County students who are pursuing their college education in a medical field.

Auxiliary members volunteer their time to Impact Life for blood donation services, held every eight weeks.

The Auxiliary’s fundraising efforts take on many forms: thrift sales twice each year, an annual Card Party for members and guests, and various product sales and events.

All these activities provide funds for the Auxiliary's annual donation to the medical center. The Kirby Auxiliary welcomes new members at any time. Annual dues are $15, payable each June. A lifetime membership is $100.

Anyone interested in joining the Auxiliary is asked to stop by the Gift Shop at Kirby Medical Center for an application.

Thomas Dixon Memorial Scholarship

The Thomas Dixon Memorial Scholarship was established as an endowment to honor the legacy of former CEO, Thomas Dixon. After the endowment was exhausted, the KMC Auxiliary took the initiative to continue this scholarship, funding hundreds of scholarships since its inception.

This scholarship is available to students within the Kirby Medical Center service area who are pursuing careers in health-related fields. Eligible students in good standing may reapply annually and can receive the Thomas Dixon Memorial Scholarship for up to three years or six semesters at an approved institution. Each scholarship awarded will be a minimum of $3,000.

The 2025 application period is now closed.

The rubric for 2025 is below:

Thomas Dixon Memorial Scholarship Rubric

If you have questions regarding this scholarship, contact Jeff Hayes at 217-714-0150 or email TDmemorialscholarship@gmail.com for more information.

Market on the Prairie

Vendors and food trucks are invited to join us at our curated, juried market—a one-day event on August 23, 2025, held indoors in an industrial, air-conditioned space filled with natural light. This exciting market will feature 30 carefully selected indoor vendors, with food and other vendor trucks located outside. Admission and parking will be free. This event will be held at the KMC Active Gym located at 951 Medical Center Dr., Monticello, IL 61856. To apply, fill out the application below and mail to the address listed below by June 30, 2025. For more information, email kirbyauxiliaryevents@gmail.com.

Market on the Prairie Vendor Application

Mail to:
Kirby Auxiliary
1000 Medical Center Drive
Monticello, IL 61856