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Sami’s Birthday Brightness Brings Joy to Hospital Kids | Kansas City News

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Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Jul 19, 2026
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Summary

At just 19, Sami Tolliver is turning hospital birthdays into magical moments with her new program, Birthday Brightness — born from her own hospital stay and the joy she felt on her 17th birthday thanks to the staff at Children’s Mercy. Now in remission, she’s delivering over 50 gift-filled packages and decorations to kids celebrating birthdays in the hospital, creating a heartwarming full-circle moment that’s lifting spirits and inspiring everyone around her. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/25178db4db4d8d4b