Alzheimer Network will host annual walk


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SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR The Alzheimer Network will host its annual walk Saturday at the Canfield Fairgrounds. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. The first 100 walkers registered will receive a T-shirt, and walkers may take their dogs on the walk. There will be a light breakfast before the walk and refreshments available after the event. A basket raffle, 50-50 raffle and games for children will be offered. Monies will support local services for families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease, and a portion will support the Alzheimer Research Program at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and University Hospitals in Cleveland. For reservations call 330-788-9755. Seated is Dorothy Barto and kneeling is Kieran Pellin with his dog Dee; in back, from left are Anna Keck, representing Home Instead Senior Care; Antonio Lightner; Michelle Gabriel; Ray Slivochka, youth volunteer from St. Maron Parish; Blaise George; Abigayle George, Nadine Gabriel; William George, youth volunteer from St. Maron Parish; and Samira Gabriel, adviser. Other participants were Deanna Spirko, representing Windsor House Inc., and Jamie Fortune, a volunteer.