Support Cansa’s Shavathon this weekend
The shavathon celebrates its 20th birthday this year.
The Cancer Association of South Africa’s (Cansa) 20th annual Shavathon fundraiser will take place at Northmead Square on February 25 and 26.
The shavathon is one of the highlights on the Cansa calendar, bringing families, friends and colleagues in solidarity with cancer survivors.
Losing hair is a common side-effect of cancer treatment, so participants show their support by donating a fee to have their hair shaved or sprayed.
Elize Joubert, the Cansa CEO, said they are overwhelmed to still be running the shavathon after all these years and more so for the ongoing enthusiasm of South Africans to support it.
Shaving your hair or spraying it in various colours requires a donation of R50 per adult and R25 for children under 12.
Stencils are available to add fun designs when spraying hair, and donations of hair can be made toward making wigs for cancer survivors.
The coloured spray is safe to use because it is made of vegetable dye and comes out when washing your hair.
A limited-edition certificate of honour will be given to those who make hair donations of 25cm or longer, and limited edition Cansa headwear is available for R55 per item (while stocks last).
Did you know? The first shavathon took place at the Crazy Zebra in Gqeberha in 2003. Hosted by a local biker group, the initiative was started to show support for a member affected by cancer, and this remains the main focus of the event today.
All funds go toward providing Cansa education and screening initiatives and care and support services for cancer patients and loved ones.
The event will also take place at various shopping centres across the country on February 25, with some venues also hosting events on February 26.
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