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Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Cocoa Riverfront Park Set September 26

By  //  September 21, 2026

Volunteers Still Needed for Upcoming Walk

The Alzheimer’s Association is seeking community volunteers for the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s Space Coast event. The event is set to take place Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Cocoa Riverfront Park. Registration opens at 8 a.m., the ceremony gets underway at 9 a.m. and is immediately followed by the one-mile walk. For information on the Walk and volunteering opportunities, CLICK HERE.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Alzheimer’s Association is seeking community volunteers for the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s Space Coast event. The event is set to take place Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Cocoa Riverfront Park, 401 Riveredge Boulevard, Cocoa, Florida. Registration opens at 8 a.m., the ceremony gets underway at 9 a.m. and is immediately followed by the one-mile walk.

Organizers are looking for individuals to lend a helping hand to ensure this year’s walk is the most successful one yet. Whether you can spare a few hours on Friday afternoon or want to kick off your Saturday morning with a meaningful cause, there are multiple shifts and roles available to accommodate different schedules.

Volunteer opportunities span two days at Cocoa Riverfront Park:

  • Friday, September 25: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday, September 26: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Multiple distinct shifts are available during this time)
The Alzheimer’s Association is seeking community for the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s Space Coast event. The event is set to take place Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Cocoa Riverfront Park. The ceremony gets underway at 9 a.m. and is immediately followed by the one-mile walk.

Volunteers are needed to assist with a variety of essential logistics, including:

  • Sign Placement: Helping set up directional and motivational signage along the walk route.
  • Banner Assembly: Constructing and positioning event banners around the park grounds.
  • Clean-up: Ensuring the park is left pristine after the event concludes.
  • And more! Additional operational tasks will be assigned based on event needs.

For information on the Walk and volunteering opportunities, CLICK HERE.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Steve Wilson moved to Brevard County in 1984 and has been a partner, along with Orville Susong, for the past 25 years with the Friday Night Locker Room, a broadcasting team that covers and reports on a wide variety of local events that are of significance to the residents of the Space Coast and beyond. Their mission is to promote youth sports and the space industry, support first responders and law enforcement personnel, and showcase community and charitable events that are produced by our nonprofit partners in central Florida.

Steve Wilson was born in DeRidder, Louisiana and grew up in both New Orleans and Macon, Georgia.  He moved to Brevard County in 1984 and retired from local government as the Community Advocate/Assistant to the City Manager with the City of Rockledge in 2018.

Among the awards and accolades Steve has received over the years are 15 + year Rockledge Little League volunteer, Brevard Public School Jefferson Award Recipient, Rockledge High School Raider Booster Award 2001, 2006, City of Rockledge Employee of the Year 2006, Rockledge Kiwanian of the Year 2006-2007, City of Rockledge Quality Public Service Award 2008, 2012, 2017, Rockledge Kiwanis Citizen of the Year 2012-2013, Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Sportscasting 2015, Rockledge High School Leadership and Service Award 2016, Central Florida Humanitarian Award 2017, Space Coast Inspiration Award – 2018,  Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Lifetime Achievement – 2020, Ecofest Achievement Award – 2022, Quality Floridian Award – 2022, presented by U.S. Congressman Bill Posey, Florida House District 32 Constituent of the Week 4/20/25.

Wilson is especially proud of his chairing two fundraisers in support of pediatric cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation in honor of Merritt Island resident Julie Spurlock that raised over $25,000.00.

He has been a partner, along with Orville Susong, for the past 27 years with the Friday Night Locker Room, a broadcasting team that covers and reports on a wide variety of local events that are of significance to the residents of the Space Coast and beyond. Their mission is to promote youth sports, support first responders and law enforcement personnel, and showcase community and charitable events that are produced by our nonprofit partners in central Florida.

The Friday Night Locker Room has awarded hundreds of sports achievement plaques to Brevard County student-athletes over the years. They have also awarded more than $18,000 in academic scholarships to Brevard County high school seniors.