Chopper Continues A Tradition at the
15th Annual "Celebration of Champions"
Written By Gerry Ashley
“Children’s Hospital Hematology-Oncology Care Center" treats hundreds of children with Cancer annually. According to the center, each year, 130 to 140 more children are newly diagnosed and cared for at this state-of-the-art facility. These children are provided with the finest medical care available today, including San Diego County’s only pediatric bone marrow transplant program. The Center’s Psychosocial Program is designed to provide an improved quality of life to both the children and their families while they face the incredibly challenging circumstances of the illness (and the treatment).
“Just as it was
with Bandit, it's important to Chopper and me to keep the
right perspective,” Shaffer pointed out. “Chopper and I get to show
up at these events, entertain people and entertain children and
adults who really need something to smile about. It's
always gratifying for us to be involved. But I never lose sight of As is the case each year, Shaffer paid homage to the organization he and Chopper represented: “Once again, I want to thank motor officers Bryan Young and Bob Van Wulven of the San Diego Police Officer’s Association for inviting Chopper and me to represent "The Band of Brothers-Officer Gerald K. Griffin Jr." at the event. It's always a very humbling day for me and an absolute honor.” To learn more about this very special event and to watch a very heartfelt video/slide show, please visit: http://www.celebrationofchampions.net/ All Children in purple t-shirts are the "Champions". To see more photos, please "LIKE" me on my facebook fan page: www.facebook.com/chopperthebikerdog and view my photo albums
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