Taylor Hunter, 6, plays at the medical play table with Erin McNevan at We Care for Kids Day.
The Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt recently held the fifth annual We Care for Kids Day on the VU campus. The event featured reunions of former patients, live entertainment and dozens of interactive and educational booths and play areas designed to provide messages about nutrition, music, physical activity, literacy, safety and health.
(photos by Susan Urmy)
Dylan Bgorkland, 8, left, Mattie Davis, 7, and Gary Davis, 5, try out the musical instruments.
Kilah Terry, 3, hitches a ride on the shoulders of Patrick Terry.
Ashley Guerra, 3, has her face painted by Daffney Hardison.
Rebecca Beamer, 9, left, and sister Emily, 8, model their green apparel.
Dalton Waggoner, 5, takes a spin on the inflatable slide.