CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas \u2014 Friends, families and even dogs gathered at Cole Park Pier wearing purple to walk in honor of those impacted by lupus.<\/p>\n
Organizers said the Coastal Bend has many lupus patients but few specialists, and they hope events like this continue building support.<\/p>\n
The walk brought the community together, with many sharing their personal reasons for showing up. Pauline Sepulveda walked in memory of her daughter, who died from the disease.<\/p>\n
“Go check yourself so you can get the medication and the help you need because you can live with it, but you need to take care of yourself,” Sepulveda said.<\/p>\n
Ruby Rodriguez, a lupus survivor, said the event helped her feel connected to others facing the same diagnosis.<\/p>\n
“It felt really good to know you’re not alone in this. It’s not as lonely as it appears to be,” Rodriguez said.<\/p>\n
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