March of Dimes – Greater Kansas City March for Babies
More than 8,000 people attended the March of Dimes’ Greater Kansas City March for Babies on April 29th at the Sprint Campus. Frank Clepper served as the chairman, with Carolyn Long and Gary Amble as emcees. Children had their pictures taken with Disney princesses and characters from Star Wars in the Kids’ Fun Zone and participated in the Superhero Sprint. Live music and inflatables added to the festivities.
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| The Kids’ Fun Zone |
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| The starting line |
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| The Superhero Sprint |
Also featured in the June 23, 2018 issue of The Independent
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