FAIRHOPE, Ala. — More than 240 people participated in the Shepherd’s Place Adult Respite Center’s Candy Cane Walk on Nov. 24 in downtown Fairhope. Complete with Santa as the Grand Marshall, t-shirts, refreshments, and goodie bags for all participants, the walk was a fun-filled experience for all involved.

Fairhope Elementary School had the most registrations for the event and received a donation of $250 from Shepherd’s Place. Mr. Terry Beasley, FES Principal, and Mrs. Ann Agerton, FES Assistant Principal, accepted a check from Shepherd’s Place Board Members, Robyn Koser and Susie Caminiti.

Shepherd’s Place is a non-denominational program that meets the needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, as well as those who have suffered from a stroke or a traumatic brain injury, while offering respite for their caregivers. The program provides participants stimulating cognitive activities in a safe environment with a nurse on site. Caregivers benefit from the program by having time to care for themselves.

For more information on the Shepherd’s Place program please contact Dr. Ann Pearson at 928-1148 or go to www.shepherdsplacerespite.com. Also, keep up with all of the activities and news at Shepherd’s Place by searching “Shepherds Place Adult Respite Center” on Facebook.