13th Annual Compton Walk For a Cure Huge Success

Public Information Update

The 13th Annual Walk for a Cure was held at Centennial High School on Saturday, October 5. An estimated 5,000 families, friends, CUSD staff, scholars, and thousands of residents of Compton and the surrounding communities attended. The huge crowd raised awareness about reducing the risk of breast cancer.

The event, co-founded by Compton Unified School District Board of Trustees Vice President Satra Zurita, a Breast Cancer Survivor, was free. It featured numerous educational booths, experts discussing breast health and early detection, and medical experts performing free exams.

Groups of people were there to unite and inspire one another, uplift cancer survivors, and walk and remember those who aren’t with them anymore. Compton Unified High School marching bands and attached units from Centennial, Compton Early College High School, and Compton High School played songs and entertained the crowds. At the same time, attendees enjoyed the numerous booths and collected plenty of free information and giveaways.

A number of CUSD schools also brought groups of scholars to the event, helping support and walk.

By 8:30 A.M., the crowd had moved from the booths to Centennial’s football field and listened to speeches from the CUSD Board Members, numerous dignitaries, elected officials, medical professionals, and survivors.

Then, attendees made one of the largest living breast cancer awareness ribbons ever seen on the field, then took to the Centennial track and walked for the cure. Many had signs signifying that they were survivors, showcasing how many years they’ve been cancer-free. Others displayed posters dedicated to friends they knew who had gotten cancer.

The event wrapped up back on the field, as more survivors told their stories and emphasized the importance of early detection to beat cancer. They repeatedly told the crowd to get regular medical checkups and don’t be afraid to seek help if you don’t feel right.

The event served a critical need to bring health awareness to the local community. At last year’s Compton Walk For A Cure, medical experts performed more than 250 exams, and found 30-plus masses, needing additional examinations.

For more information on the event, go to www.Comptonwalk4acure.com