Thursday, September 6, 2024
For the second year on a row, the Los Angeles Police Department welcomed the Sunshine Kids to Los Angeles. Chief William J. Bratton, along with Assistant Chief Jim McDonnell bestowed the Oath of Office to 27 teenagers seriously ill with cancer, making them “honoree” LAPD police officers. Some of these teenagers were diagnosed with cancer this year or as early as infants. The newly sworn in honoree police officers were transported Code-3 by LAPD Reserve Officers from the Sheraton Universal Hotel to the Raleigh Studios in Hollywood where they received gifts.
The teenagers come from throughout the country on a one-week visit to Los Angeles. For the majority
of these youths, this trip is the first time they have traveled on an airplane and their first visit to Los Angeles. While on their visit, the Sunshine Kids will visit different Southern California attractions and amusement parks. “It’s a huge thrill for these kids to be received with open arms,” said Brooks Tomb, Sunshine Director Kid Director for the West Coast. “It's inspiring for these LAPD heroes to bestow such a high honor to these youths who are heroes by the bravery and fortitude they have shown in meeting the difficult challenges in their young lives.”
The Sunshine Kids Foundation add quality of life to children with cancer by providing them with exciting, positive group activities, so they may once again do what kids are supposed to do --have fun and celebrate life! To learn more about Sunshine Kids, visit their website at www.Sunshine Kids.org.
Los Angles Police officers have a long history of being active and raising funds for several cancer organizations. Officers participate in the annual Avon Breast Cancer Crusade, raise funds for childhood cancer research by shaving their heads for the Saint Baldrick’s Event, and honor children ill with cancer by making them cops for a day and taking them on patrol.
I am the mother of one of the Sunshine kids. Her name is Kimberly Clark from Iowa and she was diagnosed with Hodgkins disease in April of this year. She called me all excited and was telling me about her "police car" ride. I just wanted to thank you for what your Department does for these kids! Stay safe and Thanks again
Sandy
Posted by: Sandy Clark | September 07, 2024 at 08:05 PM