First Lady Michelle Obama and Ryan Seacrest spread holiday cheer to Children’s National patients and families
Add to Lightbox DownloadDecember 12, 2016 - Washington, DC, United States - On Monday, December 12, First Lady Michelle Obama visited patients, families, and staff at Children’s National Health System for the eighth consecutive year, and her last visit as First Lady, joined by TV and radio host Ryan Seacrest... ..Mrs. Obama and Mr. Seacrest accompanied by First Dogs, Bo and Sunny – arrived in the hospital’s Main Atrium, escorted by Santa Claus, and two patients, Maryam Noor Ashard, 13, and Abi Soliman, 5. They greeted patients, families, and staff, and as part of Mrs. Obama’s annual tradition, read the holiday classic ‘Twas the Night before Christmas to the audience. The children in the audience asked the First Lady and Mr. Seacrest questions. Instructors and students from Just Rock Enterprises, the Amours vocal group, and Reggie Rice–the “Super Magic Manâ€â€“ treated children and families to a holiday concert complete with interactive songs and games... ..To complete the visit, Mrs. Obama and Mr. Seacrest visited Seacrest Studios in the Main Atrium to greet additional patients and participate in an interview that was broadcasted to patients throughout the hospital. Seacrest Studios was made possible in partnership with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation (RSF). The studio provides regular programming for patients in the hospital including games, talk shows, celebrity visits, and dance parties. (Credit Image: © Cheriss May/NurPhoto via ZUMA Press)
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