Support Cansa’s Shavathon this Saturday

The Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) is hosting its annual Shavathon fund-raising event on February 26 at various shopping centres across the country.

Cansa invites everyone to celebrate the day by bringing family members, friends or colleagues to shave or spray in solidarity with those facing a cancer diagnosis.

Certain venues may also host an event on February 27. All venues will follow Covid-19 safety regulations.

Maria Scholtz, Cansa’s head of sustainability, said: “We’re so excited to launch our ‘Be Uniquely You – Be Colourful’ campaign. To shave or spray in a multitude of colours will cost only R50 per adult and R25 for children under 12 years.

“We know times are tough, and we’ve kept the price the same since Shavathon started. Many South Africans take part on behalf of a loved one who is living with cancer or who has been lost to cancer. Volunteers and staff are delighted to be able to host events and are ready.”

All funds raised will go directly towards providing Cansa’s care and support service to cancer patients and loved ones.

Stencils are again available to add flair when spraying hair and donations of hair can be made towards making a wig for cancer survivors. The spray is safe to use, is made of vegetable dye and comes out after one wash. A limited-edition badge of honour will be given to those who make hair donations of 25cm or longer and limited edition Cansa headwear will be sold for R50 per item (while stock lasts).

Host an event
Anyone can host a Shavathon event, it’s not limited to workplaces, organisations or schools. Those wishing to host their own event to raise funds for Cansa will be hosting events from February 28 to March 4. To host an event, register and order Shavathon products through the Cansa online shop.

Raise funds online
Participants are also invited to open an online fund-raising page before participating in a Shavathon event and to invite their contacts to support the action they will take on behalf of cancer Survivors on the day, whether they shave, or spray, by making an online donation to the participant’s fund-raising page.

Scholtz adds, “Be sure to share your online fund-raising efforts on your social media platforms using the hashtag #CANSAShavathon in the weeks leading up to your participation.

“We’re really thrilled to bring the public another opportunity to honour cancer survivors and raise vital funds for our care and support programmes. If you can’t make it, don’t forget that you can pay a ‘Bail Out Fee’ online.”

Find out more on Shavathon FAQ’s (find out all you need to know about this popular event).

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