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Huge Crowd Rallies for 12th Annual Compton Walk For A Cure

Media Release

More than 2,000 people came out to the 12th Annual Compton Walk For A Cure on Saturday, October 7 at Centennial High School. The inspiring event was dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer in both women and men residing in urban communities.

Co-founded by Compton Unified School District Board Member Satra Zurita, who is also a Breast Cancer Survivor, the event was free to attend. She was joined by the Honorable Janna Zurita, CUSD students, families, friends, and Compton residents. The event was highlighted by the ceremonial ribbon cutting on the track and participants "walking for a cure." 

Ribbon Cutting

 

While some took one quick lap around the Centennial football field, others kept walking around the track for some time. There were teams of walkers, supporting 0thers in attendance. Some teams were walking in memory of their lost friends.

walk walkers

 

In addition to the walk, the crowd also gathered on the Centennial High School football field and created a huge living ribbon, The pink ribbon has become the symbol illustrating the cause, raising awareness and bringing together women in solidarity. 

Drone overview

 

At Centennial, the Walk For A Cure featured a number of educational booths with experts talking about breast health and early detection, as well as performing exams. There were also a series of speeches from survivors and those who are currently in treatment for breast cancer. 

 
Satra Doctors

 

The event serves a critical need to bring awareness to the local community.

  • Black women are about 40% more likely to die of breast cancer than white women.
  • Black women have a lower five-year breast cancer survival rate vs. white women.
  • Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among Latina and Hispanic women.
  • Hispanic and Latina are about 30% more likely to die from their breast cancer than non-Hispanic white women.

For more information, go to www.Comptonwalk4acure.com 

 

Walk Crowd

 

Walk Booth

 

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