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Alzheimer’s Walk raises over 100K in Cocoa

COCOA, Fla. — More than 500 people showed up for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

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The walk took place at the Cocoa Riverfront Park and raised over 100K to help find a cure and provide support to those who are impacted by the disease.

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Jo Ann Jarnac, a Cocoa Beach resident, walked to honor her parents.

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“I walked because I want to help minimize the pain for others that this disease has caused our family,” she said.

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The Alzheimer’s Association said that the progressive brain disease affects about 580,000 Floridians, including 18,000 in Brevard County.

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