LAPD Partners with The Sunshine Kids for an Unforgettable Experience NA24140jc

What:
For 18 years, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has partnered with the Sunshine Kids Foundation to organize a special event for children battling cancer. During the event, the LAPD will be inducting the Foundation kids as honorary LAPD Officers, with around 45 active and mostly Reserve Police Officers attending the ceremony. The LAPD helicopter will also conduct a flyover to congratulate the kids.

Following the induction ceremony, the Foundation children will have lunch and get a chance to interact with department Officers and see displays from specialized units.

When:
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Honorary Badging Ceremony
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. After Ceremony Lunch and Activities

Where:
LAPD Elysian Park Academy – Track Field
1880 Academy Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Who:
LAPD Police Assistant Chief Blake Chow
(29) Children from the Sunshine Kids Foundation

Why:
The Department is partnering with the Sunshine Kids Foundation for positive group experiences.

About the Sunshine Kids Foundation:
Established in 1982, the Foundation is a national non-profit organization supporting children with cancer. The Foundation supports young cancer patients with emotional aid and activities in North American hospitals. The Foundation brings positivity and joy to children during difficult times through various programs and events. Contact: Laura Mazariegos, Event Manager, laura@sunshinekids.org.

Media Credentials:
Event Media Credentials will be required to cover one or both activities and locations.

Please contact:
Sunshine Kids Foundation
jennifer@sunshinekids.org
(281) 787-1207

For more information:
Please call Senior Lead Officer Joseph Orlanes, Community Relations Section, Office of the Chief of Police, at (213) 486-6014.