Who's Got a Beard That's Long and White, and to Orthopaedic Hospital Rides a Motor Bike?

--CHP Santa and His Motorcade Arrive Curbside Delivering Toys to Hospitalized Children

WHAT:     After trading his reindeer and sleigh for a shiny
          motorcycle, Old Saint Nick and California Highway Patrol
          officers bring the spirit of giving to Orthopaedic Hospital.
          As an annual tradition, CHiPs For Kids will pass out donated
          toys to needy children at the Hospital, helping to brighten
          the holiday season for young patients.

          For over 90 years, Orthopaedic Hospital has been helping
          children afflicted with crippling disorders receive the
          finest care in the world and lead healthy, active lives
          without regard to their families' ability to pay.  With the
          largest pediatric orthopaedic program in the United States,
          Orthopaedic Hospital continues to take extraordinary steps
          into the future, brightening the lives of children with
          crippling disorders. 

WHEN:     Thursday, December 11, 2003
          10:00 am - 12:00 pm  (motorcycle Santa and CHP officers
          arrive at Flower Street entrance at 10:00 am)

WHERE:    Orthopaedic Hospital
          2400 S. Flower Street
          Los Angeles, CA 90007

WHO:      California Highway Patrol officers, Orthopaedic Hospital
          patients and Santa Claus.