Bandit Gets To The Heart Of The Matter
By Gerry Ashley
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The event was Organized by CHOC and the Heart Institute. One of those involved was Debbie Corwin, Co-Chairperson for the annual motorcycle fundraiser for Children’s Hospital hosted by actor Mickey Jones called “The CHOC Run” (see separate story on Bandit’s Home Page). This past summer, Debbie invited Mark and Bandit to participate and Bandit was a huge hit with the kids. So when it was time to plan the reunion, Debbie called Mark and Bandit, inviting them, knowing how much it would mean to the children. Little did she know how much it would mean to Mark and Bandit too.
The event included food and entertainment including arts and crafts, dancing, games and clowns for the children of all ages. And then there was Bandit.
“It’s just amazing how these kids take to Bandit,” Shaffer observed. "When he rides in on his little Harley, the kids faces light up like it was Christmas." Shaffer added, “There’s no way you can describe the feeling it gives you to be able to provide these brave young souls a little joy.”
Special note: Mark Shaffer and Bandit would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Children’s Hospital for enabling them to attend. A special thanks goes to Debbie Corwin for her thoughtfulness and cooperation.
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