Shao Shao is a four year old boy from China who was born with a complex
congenital heart disease. He was brought over to the United States in 1998
after his father put out a desperate plea for medical help via the
internet. Shao Shao has undergone numerous complex heart surgeries at UCLA
Medical Center to correct the defect. The latest surgery was successfully
performed on June 30,1999. Shao Shao was unofficially adopted by the
Northeast Area Community Relations officers who have followed his progress
throughout his ordeal and optimism runs high for his full recovery.
On July 29,1999, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Shao Shao and his family
will be coming to the Northeast Station located at 3353 San Fernando Road
in the City of Los Angeles, in order to celebrate his 5th
birthday with Northeast police officers. Shao Shao will also be going to
the LAPD Mounted Unit for a tour of the facilities. Birthday cake and
refreshments will be served to Shao Shao and his family upon returning to
the station.
Community relations officers who will accompany Shao Shao will be
Community Relations Office Supervisor Sergeant Dana Walker, Officer Rita
Vallejo and Officer Marjan Mobasser.
For further information, please contact Officer Marjan Mobasser,
Northeast Area Community Relations at 213-485-2548.
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