Coastal Bend community gathers at Cole Park Pier for walk to support lupus patients and honor loved ones

Coastal Bend community gathers at Cole Park Pier for walk to support lupus patients and honor loved ones

Friends, families and even dogs gathered at Cole Park Pier wearing purple to walk in honor of those impacted by lupus.Organizers said the Coastal Bend has many lupus patients but few specialists, and they hope events like this continue building support.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."Go check yourself s…