H umpFest 2014, sponsored by District 23, Mercantile & Foundry was held September 17 at the store’s parking lot on MacArthur Boulevard. District 23 is a home decor store, but it is far from typical. This store is run by volunteers and all of its proceeds go to helping people hear. This first annual fundraising event featured live camel rids, kids’ carnival activities, a fashion show and live music by 2nd Chance Band. The proceeds benefitted the Cochlear Implant Awareness Foundation (CIAF), headed up by its founder and District 23’s owner, Michelle Tjelmeland. Michelle started the Cochlear Implant Awareness Foundation in 2006 to help other people who could benefit from cochlear implant technology. Since then, the organization has helped more than 500 families in their journeys to find information and resources about the surgery. HUMP Fest District 23 By Juliann Pennell Springfield Scene Magazine Tenth Anniversary Issue/Nov/Dec 2014 Michelle Tjelmeland. Lori Von Behren Leanne Gahr. Kim Martin Joe and Sherry Black Karen and Pat Millburg Christine Kolaz, Brenda Devito, Mary Kay Lackman Gina Sullivan, Rylie Sullivan, Kelly Sullivan-Sholtis Shannon Durham, Jersey Jackson, Ireland Durham Jonas and Lisa Cunningham, Jacob Adams 12 Natalie Katowuski, Sherry Black, Crista Colston, Tina Estrop