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Children’s Mercy – Dream Big Day

Children’s Mercy hosted Dream Big Day, a virtual family-friendly festival, celebration, and walk for the community to find answers and hope for kids. The week-long festivities culminated with more than 900 people and 70 teams coming together for a Facebook Live event on September 26th that is still available for viewing. More than $227,000 was raised to help dreams become a reality.

DJ Ty Brown

 

Team Charlie members visited Charlie Penyock at home.

 

Emcee Mekki Santee filmed during the event.

 

Lucille Moravec of Team CM Philanthropy

Additional photos featured in the October 31, 2020 issue of The Independent

 

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