Every October, public health leaders from ZSFG organize the NOVA12SF walk, raising critical awareness and funds for breast cancer patients treated at ZSFG.

This year, nearly 150 dedicated NOVA12 volunteers came together for the 7th annual Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness. The event raised more than $50,000 to support patients in need.

Events like these showcase the need for greater investment in health equity initiatives. One such program is the ZSFG Mammovan, a mobile breast imaging center that makes stops at community health clinics across the city, removing barriers to these life-saving screenings for many patients. With appointments close to home and a dedicated team providing on-site mammograms, the Mammovan is helping to close the racial equity gap in breast cancer screenings.