Lake Eola fountain lit up Orange for multiple sclerosis awareness

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Visitors to Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando this week may have noticed the iconic fountain lit up in Orange.

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It’s in recognition of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.

An estimated 1 million Americans are living with MS, which impacts the central nervous system.

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And sadly, there’s no cure.

9 Family Connection is working to help raise money for people battling the disease at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s “Walk MS.”

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The event will be held on Saturday, April 13 at Blue Jacket Park in Orlando.

More information on how to register can be found here.

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