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Children’s Mercy Hospital – Inside Pediatrics Premiere Party

Children’s Mercy Hospital’s Inside Pediatrics Premiere Party was held on October 15th at Cinetopia in Prairiefire. Airing on December 16th and 23rd, Inside Pediatrics is a four-part documentary series that follows Children’s Mercy doctors, nurses, patients, and families during a three month period. Guests enjoyed a special appearance by the show’s narrator, Paul Rudd.

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Jeff Anthony, Discover Children’s Mercy alumni; Sandra Lawrence, Children’s Mercy; and Genny Nicholas, Children’s Mercy
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Big Slick Celebrity Weekend Leader Julie McKee with Paul Barnds and Dr. Shawn Sabin
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Guests gathered at Cinetopia to watch an exclusive premiere of Inside Pediatrics season two.
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Paul Rudd shared lots of laughs with Kendall, Children’s Mercy patient and Inside Pediatrics star.
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It was a very special night for Paul Rudd and Kendall.
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Cinetopia hosted dinner and a meet and greet for Paul Rudd and the stars of Inside Pediatrics in their Movie Parlor before the big Premiere.
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Dr. Erin Guest, Robin Foster and Dr. Alan Gamis, all with Children’s Mercy Hospital; and Barbara Foster posed at the Big Slick VIP Donor Reception, prior to the premiere of Inside Pediatrics.
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Julie McKee and Sarah Smith
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Dr. Fred and Sandra Burry
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Tasha and Shaun Rye and their infant son, Marcus, who stars in Inside Pediatrics, flanked the show’s narrator, Paul Rudd.
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Shea Paredes, Laura Smith and Brittany King

Additional photos also featured in the November 28, 2015 issue and on The Insider
Photo Credit: Chris Crum and Mark McDonald

 

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