14th Annual Compton Walk For a Cure Brings 4,000+ Together for Breast Cancer Awareness
Media Release
Event co-founded by CUSD Board Member Satra Zurita raised nearly $100,000 this year.
The 14th Annual Compton Walk For A Cure took place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Centennial High School, drawing more than 4,000 participants from across the community to raise awareness about breast cancer in both women and men.
Co-founded by Compton Unified School District Board Member and breast cancer survivor Satra Zurita, the event continues to serve as an inspiring platform for education, prevention, and community action.
Compton Unified Board Members Michael Hooper, Ayanna Davis, Denzell Perry, Superintendent Dr. Darin Brawley, community leaders such as Compton City Mayor, State Senators and Assemblymen, CUSD students, families, and residents joined together to support the cause and honor survivors, loved ones, and those currently fighting breast cancer.
This year’s event saw Centennial, Compton, and Compton Early College High School marching bands perform for the crowds, a huge human ribbon formed by the attendees, and thousands walk for their friends, survivors, and themselves.
The event once again demonstrated the power of community in creating awareness, saving lives, and walking together toward a cure. In addition, attendees heard from medical experts about breast health and the importance of early detection, and many took part in on-site screenings and exams.
The Compton Walk For A Cure raised nearly $100,000 this year for St. John’s Community Health, contributing to a total of more than $700,000 raised over the past 14 years.
Last year alone, medical professionals performed more than 250 breast exams during the event, identifying over 30 potential masses. These efforts highlight the urgent need for ongoing awareness and access to care in urban communities, where disparities in breast cancer outcomes remain significant.
According to national data, Black women are about 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women and have lower five-year survival rates. Breast cancer is also the leading cause of cancer death among Latina and Hispanic women, who are approximately 30% more likely to die from the disease than their non-Hispanic white counterparts.