Bumpy ride
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 12:00AM
Fabian Lewkowicz in Pacific Park

Brian Mendez, 11, and his mentor, Jack Dunsmoor, 62, ride the bumper cars at Pacific Park during Children Uniting Nations' 10th Annual Day of the Child on Sunday, November 9, 2008. Children Uniting Nations, Day of the Child is a free one-day event benefiting foster youth that features live entertainment by chart topping music groups, food and festivities.  The goal of the event is to help create wonderful memories and special friendships for more than 1,000 children living in foster care.

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