Patriot Ball Honors Veterans in Canton

More than 800 people attended the event hosted by the Patriot Project Military Chiropractic Care nonprofit at the Canton Memorial Civic Center.

Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Philanthropy

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The Patriot Project Military Chiropractic Care, a nonprofit, hosted the Patriot Ball at the Canton Memorial Civic Center, drawing more than 800 attendees to honor veterans. Eight Congressional Medal of Honor winners were in Canton for the event, which featured retired Army Ranger and double amputee Cedric King as keynote speaker.

Why it matters

The nonprofit was created to provide free chiropractic care to veterans, and its founder said men and women still need that care. Its reach has grown to more than 5,000 clinics across the United States since 2012, with 15 of the nation's 65 living Medal of Honor winners serving on its board.

The Patriot Project has spread to more than 5,000 clinics across the United States since its 2012 founding, with 15 of the nation's 65 living Congressional Medal of Honor winners on its Board of Directors. The Patriot Ball drew more than 800 people, and the amount raised was not reported.

The players

Patriot Project Military Chiropractic Care

A nonprofit that provides free chiropractic care to veterans and has expanded to more than 5,000 clinics nationwide.

Cedric King

A retired Army Ranger and double amputee who completed the Boston Marathon 21 months after losing both legs in Afghanistan.

Timothy P. Novelli

A chiropractor from North Canton who created the Patriot Project to provide free chiropractic care to veterans.

The details

The Patriot Ball was held at the Canton Memorial Civic Center, with Q92 radio host Nikolina serving as emcee. Keynote speaker Cedric King, a retired Army Ranger, ran the Boston Marathon 21 months after losing both legs in Afghanistan in 2012.

2012: The Patriot Project was founded by Dr. Timothy P. Novelli of North Canton.
Nov. 6: The M Bar in Jackson Township hosted a free meet-and-greet with eight Congressional Medal of Honor winners.
Nov. 8, 2026: The Patriot Ball was held at the Canton Memorial Civic Center.

Philanthropy Landscape

The Patriot Project Military Chiropractic Care has grown from its 2012 founding to more than 5,000 clinics nationwide, with 15 of the nation's 65 living Medal of Honor winners on its board. The Patriot Ball extends that model of veteran-focused charitable giving by bringing its supporters and honorees together in Canton.

Veterans seeking free chiropractic care can find participating clinics through the Patriot Project's network of more than 5,000 locations across the United States. The event also showed how local gatherings like the Patriot Ball and the M Bar meet-and-greet connect residents in the Canton area with national honorees.

The takeaway

Community events like the Patriot Ball show how local giving can support veterans' access to care. Residents interested in similar causes can look for nonprofits that partner with clinics in their own communities.