Rain didn’t stop the sea of pink at Brentwood High School on Saturday, April 5, as the community came together for the fifth annual Brentwood Women Fight Back Against Breast Cancer Walk. All proceeds from the event will go toward scholarships for Brentwood students.

The atmosphere was electric with upbeat music from the DJ, bursts of laughter and a sea of pink balloons and décor setting the tone. Raffle prizes added to the excitement, while smiles, hugs and cheers echoed the event’s spirit of unity.

After the walk – moved indoors because of the rain – keynote speakers from the Brentwood school community shared powerful stories about their battles with cancer. Their reflections, both humorous and heartbreaking, held the audience’s attention and highlighted the strength and resilience at the heart of the Brentwood community.

“Science saved me,” said three-time cancer survivor Dr. Rebecca Grella, coordinator of the district’s science and technology department. “But Brentwood saved my soul.”

Maria Lopez, of the district’s food services department, expressed gratitude to the community for their support.

“There were days I didn’t have the strength to keep going,” she said. “But you believed in me, when I didn’t believe in myself.”

The district would like to thank the Board of Education, administrators, educators, the Family Community Center, Plaza Comunitaria, our students and all the generous sponsors for making this event possible. Your support and collaboration are truly appreciated.