Circle of Life: California Paramedic Helps Rescue Doctor Who Saved His Life as a Baby
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The seriously injured Shannon was taken to Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo where he spent the next 45 days recovering from internal injuries. He also had to have two of his toes amputated.

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Among those who had helped save Shannon that day was Orange County Fire Authority paramedic Chris Trokey, whose own life had been saved 30 years earlier by the pediatrician.

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"I didn't know about until I went to the hospital and started talking about it, Dr. Shannon. And I was like, 'Oh my gosh, Dr. Shannon?'" Trokey recalled on Sunday. "That's when I found out."Trokey was just 3.2 pounds at birth, and doctors had initially gave him a 50/50 chance at surviving. But his pediatrician -- Dr. Shannon -- helped save his life, staying with the infant around the clock until his health improved and he was stable. "It's amazing to watch them all grow up, but to have one come back in your life, on a day you really need it, that's really incredible," Shannon said.  On Sunday, the two met up again for a good cause, both shaving off their hair to raise money to potentially help save others live. "It's a great feeling, and now he's my son's pediatrician," Trokey said.

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According to Shannon, 30 heads were shaved and $12,000 was raised at the fundraiser benefiting St. Baldrick's charity.