Photos: Songs for Kids kicks off tour at Mission

The nonprofit Songs for Kids Foundation began an eight-month tour of children’s hospitals in 180 cities with a performance at Mission Hospital’s pediatric unit Thursday afternoon. With songs for kids of all ages, Songs for Kids performers aim to provide a moment of fun for hospitalized child patients. Kids, families and staff are all invited to join in teh performance.

From Mission Hospitals:

The Songs For Kids Foundation is embarking on a tour across the United States, covering 25,000 miles and bringing music programs into more than 200 children’s hospitals in over 180 cities! This eight month musical outreach journey will impact thousands of hospitalized children and their families, as Songs For Kids perform concerts in all areas of children’s hospitals, bringing the kids onstage to sing and become the stars themselves!  It’s also a great opportunity for siblings, and even grown ups and hospital staff, to join in on the fun!

Songs For Kids Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization that was founded in 2007 with the mission to enrich the lives of children suffering from illness or hardship. We bring music year-round to children’s hospitals and special needs camps through live interactive concerts, hospital bedside performances and our Songs For Kids Records songwriting & recording program.

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