Photos: A magical day at Children's of Mississippi
Published on Monday, June 22, 2026
Photos By: Melanie Thortis/ UMMC Communications
Friends of Children's Hospital transformed Children's of Mississippi's Sanderson Tower community room into the happiest place around during Disney Day. Patients had the opportunity to experience Disney-themed activities, meet favorite characters and enjoy a day filled with fun, laughter and imagination.
Allyson Ulery, 3, of Bogue Chitto high fives Mickey Mouse at Disney Day hosted by Friends of Children's Hospital in the Sanderson Tower Community Room in the children's hospital.
Tzuri Elmore, 5, of Greenville makes pixie dust with Tinkerbell at Disney Day.
Tinkerbell and Moana spread Disney cheer at the Friends of Children's Hospital's Disney Day at the children's hospital.
Westen Wilcher, 4, of Union practices his web launching skills with Spiderman.
Caleb Cruz, 9, of Ridgeland poses with Minnie and Mickey Mouse at Disney Day.
Avery Etheridge of Liberty makes a craft with Spiderman.
Caleb admires his Olaf face paint at Disney Day hosted in the Sanderson Tower Community Room at the children's hospital.
Stitch, Cinderella and Minnie Mouse pose for a photo at Disney Day, hosted by Friends of Children's Hospital, for patients and families in the Sanderson tower community room.
Tzuri meets Cinderella at Disney Day hosted in the Sanderson Tower Community Room.
Caitlin Foreman, executive director of Friends of Children's Hospital has her face painted.
Allyson picks out a craft to make at Disney Day.
Reilynn Gibson, 3, of Indianola admires her pink hand paint at Disney Day at the children's hospital.
Jamie Upton of Little Rock meets Mickey Mouse and Stitch accompanied by her friend Princess Elsa.