THE PEABODY ADVOCATE - Friday, October 19, 2018

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Citizens Inn to hold annual Gala on Oct. 26 C

WCVB’s Randy Price will be on hand again this year as the master of ceremonies for the Citizens Inn Gala, Raising the Roof 2018, on Oct. 26. (Photo Courtesy of Hadrien Dimier)

ome celebrate our organization’s 35 years of service at this year’s Citizens Inn Gala on Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. at Danversport. Ticket cost is $100 per person, and tickets can be purchased at citizensinn.eventbrite.com or by calling 978-531-9775. Food, dancing and auction items will keep guests entertained all night. The gala will feature live and silent auctions, dinner and entertainment from Shuffle Mode Band. The masquerade-themed event is the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year.

Channel 5’s “Eye Opener” news anchor Randy Price will return for his 10th year as the event’s master of ceremonies alongside Citizens Inn’s Executive Director Corey Jackson as auctioneer. “Citizens Inn has been able to help so many people over the years because of this special event,” said Laura McKellar, co-chairman of the auction. “Not only is it a great party for all, but it’s a wonderful opportunity for attendees to learn more about the people whose

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Peabody residents to take part in 5K VisionWalk By Christopher Roberson

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or the fourth year, Peabody residents Herbert Harris and his wife, Judith, will be participating in the 5K VisionWalk – on Oct. 27 at Artesani Park in Brighton. Harris said he walks in memory

of his stepson, Jonathan Power, who had a form of macular degeneration known as Stargardt disease and passed away on Oct. 26, 2014. “The walk takes on even more meaning for Judi and me and the rest of the team, considering this difficult time of year for

the family,” said Harris. “It’s a very emotional time for us.” According to the National Eye Institute, “the disease causes progressive damage—or degeneration—of the macula, which is a small area in the center of the retina that is responsible for sharp, straight-ahead

vision.” Experts have estimated that one in every “8,000 to 10,000” people are diagnosed with Stargardt disease. Harris said Power graduated from Peabody Veterans Memorial High School and went on to graduate with honors from Syr-

Lady Tanners Leaders Jonathan Power

MEET THE 2018 PHS GIRLS VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY SENIORS: Shown, from left to right, are (top row) Emily Kirby, Courtney Kline, Hailee Monies, Marlana Winschel, Sophia Winschel, Ashley Annese, (bottom row) Gabriella Dietrich, Daniela Sageri, and Elizabeth Curcio. See more team photos on page 9. (Advocate photo by Ross Scabin)

acuse University. He said Power also earned his MBA from Endicott College and was working as an Information Technology project manager. “He was very passionate about finding a cure for blindness and very much supported the Foundation Fighting Blindness, the organization that is behind the VisionWalk,” said Harris. Having raised $3,000 last year for his team, Walking With Power, Harris has set a $10,000 goal for this year and has raised $8,000 thus far. “I feel good about that,” he said. Anyone who would like to make a donation can do so at www.FightBlindness.org/goto/ HerbHarris. According to its website, www. fightblindness.org, the VisionWalk has been the flagship event for the Foundation Fighting Blindness for the past 12 years. During that time, the event has raised more than $49 million to help fund research efforts.


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