Children’s Mercy – Great HeighTS Clinic
A Pink Party was held recently at Children’s Mercy’s Great HeighTS Clinic. Sporting KC and the Shadow Buddies Foundation hosted the event that featured tiaras, nail polish, hair and make-up, and Disney princess accessories. Turner Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by a missing or incomplete X chromosome that affect’s a girl’s development.
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Amanda Besler helped paint nails at the Pink Party! |
Additional photos featured in the May 13, 2017 issue
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