Presenting a check for $21,292 from the recent NH Hot Dogz for ALZ fundraiser to Meghan O'Neil, center right, and Melissa Grenier, alongside O'Neil, both of the The Alzheimer's Association MA/NH Chapter, are some of the 2026 project organizers and volunteers, front row from left, Greg Durbin; Karen Brown; the Rev. Paul Bouchard; Linda Durbin and Dave Brown, joined here by other associates, back row from left, Larry Shower; "Hot Dog Emeritus" Bob Bergin (event founder in 2015); Tom Lachance; Janice Lachance; Frances Donahue and Kevin Donahue. The 11th annual NH Hot Dogz for ALZ fundraiser was presented on Thursday, June 25, in the parking lot of Our Lady of Mercy in Merrimack. A total of 2,750 hot dogs, sold two for $5, were grilled outdoors there. The hot dogs were served with chips and beverages to augment funds for research into the disease documented to afflict 162,000 victims nationwide. Since the event's inception, 11 years ago, more than $123,000 has been donated. Information at nhhotdogzforalz@gmail.com. Courtesy photo