Seriously Ill Six-Year-Old Becomes A Cop For A Day
"Seriously-Ill Six-Year Old Becomes a Cop for a
Day"
Los Angeles - On Thursday, January 25, 2001, at 9:00
a.m., Newton Area Community Police Station will be conducting a press
conference along with Precious Time Foundation to promote the "Cop
for a Day" program. The press conference will take place at LAPD's
Air Support Division located 555 Ramirez Street, Los Angeles.
Six-year-old Margarite Flores of Los Angeles is suffering
from Teret Syndrome; a debilitating disease which affects the central
nervous system. Currently, there is no known cure for Teret Syndrome.
Margarite is scheduled to attend roll call at Newton
Community Police Station (3400 South Central Avenue, Los Angeles) at 6:45
a.m. While donned in a police uniform, Margarite will be given an LAPD
badge to wear for a day. Following the 45-minute roll call, Margarite will
team up with an LAPD officer and visit a nearby donut shop, where she will
indulge in hot chocolate and donuts. Margarite and her partner will then
continue on to the LAPD’s Air Support Division, where she and her mother
will be treated to a helicopter flight by LA’s Finest.
Members of the media are invited to attend this event in its
entirety. There will be ample photo and interview opportunities at all
locations.
The Precious Time Foundation is the brainchild of LAPD
Reserve Officer Steve Bertolino. Reserve Officer Bertolino has been a member
of the LAPD for 17 years and he himself has gone through two
"bouts" with cancer. His mission is to help kids.
For further information regarding this event, please contact
Media Relations Section at 213-485-3586.
This media advisory was prepared by Public Information
Officer Jason Lee, Media Relations Section.
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