Monday, May 6, 2013. Walkers and their pets attend the 19th annual Pet Walk at Melissa Penfield Park in Plattsburgh to benefit the Adirondack Humane Society. The event included a long walk or a mile-long trek, contests and raffles. (Staff Photo/Kelli Catana)
Monday, April 29, 2013. About 1,200 people participated in the annual Autism Awareness Walk at the PARC Oval April 27, 2013  to raise awareness and funds for individuals and their families coping with the disorder. (P-R Photo/Gabe Dickens)
Sunday, September 18, 2011. Hundreds participated in the annual Buddy Walk Sunday afternoon at Melissa L. Penfield Park in Plattsburgh. Sponsored by the National Down Syndrome Society, there are nearly 300 Buddy Walks planned throughout the year across the nation to promote acceptance of those with Down Syndrome.(P-R Photo/Gabe Dickens)
Saturday, September 25, 2010. About 1,500 walkers turned out for the annual American Heart Association benefit that raises money and community awareness related to heart disease and stroke.(P-R Photo/Andrew Wyatt)
Sunday, September 19, 2010. Hundreds of people turned out for the annual North Country Down Syndrome Association’s Buddy Walk at Melissa L. Penfield Park in Plattsburgh Sunday afternoon. The event included food, games, music and special guest speaker Karen Gaffney.(P-R Photo/Gabe Dickens)
Monday, May 6, 2013. Walkers and their pets attend the 19th annual Pet Walk at Melissa Penfield Park in Plattsburgh to benefit the Adirondack Humane Society. The event included a long walk or a mile-long trek, contests and raffles.

(Staff Photo/Kelli Catana)
Monday, May 6, 2013. Walkers and their pets attend the 19th annual Pet Walk at Melissa Penfield Park in Plattsburgh to benefit the Adirondack Humane Society. The event included a long walk or a mile-long trek, contests and raffles. (Staff Photo/Kelli Catana)
Monday, May 6, 2013. Walkers and their pets attend the 19th annual Pet Walk at Melissa Penfield Park in Plattsburgh to benefit the Adirondack Humane Society. The event included a long walk or a mile-long trek, contests and raffles.

(Staff Photo/Kelli Catana)
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