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L-R)  Kaytlin Marlatt of Warren (15) and Megan Walsh (14) of Warren dance to the cha cha slide before the start of the Heart Walk at the WATTS on the campus of Youngstown State University on Saturday morning. Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  9/17/16  WATTS

L-R) Kaytlin Marlatt of Warren (15) and Megan Walsh (14) of Warren dance to the cha cha slide before the start of the Heart Walk at the WATTS on the campus of Youngstown State University on Saturday morning. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 9/17/16 WATTS


Preston Helmick (5) runs up for a hug to "Rocky" the mascot of Farmers National Bank before the start of the Heart Walk at the WATTS on the campus of Youngstown State University on Saturday morning. Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  9/17/16  WATTS

Preston Helmick (5) runs up for a hug to "Rocky" the mascot of Farmers National Bank before the start of the Heart Walk at the WATTS on the campus of Youngstown State University on Saturday morning. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 9/17/16 WATTS


Anna Martin (left) listens to the opening ceremony of the Heart Walk led by Kevin Helmick of Farmer National Bank at the WATTS on the campus of Youngstown State University on Saturday morning. Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  9/17/16  WATTS

Anna Martin (left) listens to the opening ceremony of the Heart Walk led by Kevin Helmick of Farmer National Bank at the WATTS on the campus of Youngstown State University on Saturday morning. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 9/17/16 WATTS


L-R) Asia Alexander, Aleyah Wilson (10), Maretta Robinson, Lalana Alexander, and Ayonna Wilson (9) all of Campbell register before the start of the Heart Walk at the WATTS on the campus of Youngstown State University on Saturday morning. Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  9/17/16  WATTS

L-R) Asia Alexander, Aleyah Wilson (10), Maretta Robinson, Lalana Alexander, and Ayonna Wilson (9) all of Campbell register before the start of the Heart Walk at the WATTS on the campus of Youngstown State University on Saturday morning. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 9/17/16 WATTS


Youngstown State president Jim Tressel talks to participants before the start of the Heart Walk at the WATTS on the campus of Youngstown State University on Saturday morning. Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  9/17/16  WATTS

Youngstown State president Jim Tressel talks to participants before the start of the Heart Walk at the WATTS on the campus of Youngstown State University on Saturday morning. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 9/17/16 WATTS


Chairman of the heart walk , Kevin Helmick (right) talks to Youngstown State president Jim Tressell before the start of the Heart Walk at the WATTS on the campus of Youngstown State University on Saturday morning. Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  9/17/16  WATTS

Chairman of the heart walk , Kevin Helmick (right) talks to Youngstown State president Jim Tressell before the start of the Heart Walk at the WATTS on the campus of Youngstown State University on Saturday morning. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 9/17/16 WATTS


Back row) Dennis Chilesof St. Mary's, Ohio, Jason Erb of Poland, Joy Erb of Poland, Trena Chiles of St. Mary's, Ohio (front) Elinor Erb, and Emmet Erb of Poland pose for a picture as part of Team Emmet who suffers from a heart condition before the start of the Heart Walk at the WATTS on the campus of Youngstown State University on Saturday morning. Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  9/17/16  WATTS

Back row) Dennis Chilesof St. Mary's, Ohio, Jason Erb of Poland, Joy Erb of Poland, Trena Chiles of St. Mary's, Ohio (front) Elinor Erb, and Emmet Erb of Poland pose for a picture as part of Team Emmet who suffers from a heart condition before the start of the Heart …


Back L-R) Youngstown State president Jim Tressell, Spencer Helmick,  Amie Helmick, Kevin Helmick, (front) and Preston Helmick pose for a picture before the start of the Heart Walk at the WATTS on the campus of Youngstown State University on Saturday morning Kevin of the Chairman of the Heart walk while Preston if the honorary heart child of the event. Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  9/17/16  WATTS

Back L-R) Youngstown State president Jim Tressell, Spencer Helmick, Amie Helmick, Kevin Helmick, (front) and Preston Helmick pose for a picture before the start of the Heart Walk at the WATTS on the campus of Youngstown State University on Saturday morning Kevin of the Chairman of the Heart walk while …


L-R) Jordana Lima of Hubbard, Jena Gustafson of Columbiana, Scott Wilms of Boardman, Leah Finnerty of Poland, Nicki Rococi of Austintown, Laura Sefcik of Howland, Carmela Minnie of Lowellville, and Tarik Awad of Canfield make up Team Cohen Cares of the Cohen and Company pose for a picture before the start of the Heart Walk at the WATTS on the campus of Youngstown State University on Saturday morning. Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  9/17/16  WATTS

L-R) Jordana Lima of Hubbard, Jena Gustafson of Columbiana, Scott Wilms of Boardman, Leah Finnerty of Poland, Nicki Rococi of Austintown, Laura Sefcik of Howland, Carmela Minnie of Lowellville, and Tarik Awad of Canfield make up Team Cohen Cares of the Cohen and Company pose for a picture before the …


Gavin Loomis (center) of Austintown holds up the sticker with his name on it as he poses for a picture with (L-R) his cousin Sarah Livesay of Boardman,mother Christine Loomis, and sister Payton Loomis of Austintown before the start of the Heart Walk at the WATTS on the campus of Youngstown State University on Saturday morning. Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  9/17/16  WATTS

Gavin Loomis (center) of Austintown holds up the sticker with his name on it as he poses for a picture with (L-R) his cousin Sarah Livesay of Boardman,mother Christine Loomis, and sister Payton Loomis of Austintown before the start of the Heart Walk at the WATTS on the campus of …


Heart walk director Brian Duchan poses for a picture with Heart Walk chairman Kevin Helmick and his family Spencer (2), Amie, and Preston (5) before the start of the Heart Walk at the WATTS on the campus of Youngstown State University on Saturday morning. Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  9/17/16  WATTS

Heart walk director Brian Duchan poses for a picture with Heart Walk chairman Kevin Helmick and his family Spencer (2), Amie, and Preston (5) before the start of the Heart Walk at the WATTS on the campus of Youngstown State University on Saturday morning. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 9/17/16 …