A local non-profit memorial fund is experiencing second year growing pains, and hopes to relieve those with another successful concert in Austin.

The Kellsey Jean Hogan Memorial Fund was established after 15-year-old Kellsey, the daughter of Reenie Hogan, died in a moped accident in August 2006. The fund donates to Catholic and public school programs, families in need, tuition assistance, scholarships and other local causes.

The fund’s first major fundraiser was a concert last year by the rock band Kansas on July 13 — Kellsey’s 16th birthday — at Riverside Arena. The band, one of her favorites, offered to donate their concert to the fund, who would foot the bill for all other expenses, like sound, lighting and space.

Though the concert was a resounding success for the fledgling organization, they were not fortunate enough to obtain another big act who was willing to donate their concert free of charge, and the $50,000 in income largely went to expenses for the Kansas event.

They did, however, manage to hire another well-known act, the country-folk group Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, to play their second concert July 18 at Riverside Arena. Local band D.C. Drifters & Friends will open the concert at 8 p.m., with the headliners taking stage at 9:15 p.m.

Vicki Legried, KJH fund promoter and vice president, said the NGDB is a “family band,” not just music for older generations.

“I think it’s going to be a wonderful family night of entertainment,” Legried said. “The type of music that appeals to everyone.”

Food will be available from Piggy Blues Bar-B-Que and CAD Concessions in addition to beer sold by the Austin Jaycees. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the event.

Tickets are $25 and available at Hy-Vee, First Farmers & Merchants Bank, the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce, the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce and online at www.kellseybug.com.