Tea time! Host or attend a Cuppa for CANSA
This year’s theme is 'With Friends – Like Teas'.
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It’s Cuppa for CANSA time again.
This annual fundraiser for the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) aims to bring family, friends, colleagues and social groups together to spend quality time while supporting CANSA’s vital healthcare mission of fighting cancer.
Cuppa events raise funds for CANSA to offer early detection through cancer education, breast, prostate and skin screenings, patient care and support that includes community home-based care, wig and medical equipment hire and Stoma care assistance.
Participants can choose to host a Cuppa or attend as a guest.
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Anita Snyders, CANSA’s national sustainability manager, said Cuppa was one of Cansa’s most popular campaigns, thanks to the support from the public, event partners and sponsors.
“CANSA is thankful to Five Roses, the official Cuppa tea partner, sponsoring the limited-edition production of Cuppa mugs and tea for each event,” she said.
This year’s theme is ‘With Friends – Like Teas’.
“One of my favourite sayings is ‘friendship is not about who you spend the most time with. It’s about who you have the best time with’, and I think Cuppa events embody this beautifully,” Snyders added.
The theme also echoes the care and compassion of the work of CANSA in SA.
Cancer patients (survivors), loved ones and caregivers need a friend when diagnosed or impacted by cancer.
CANSA has remained committed to connecting people facing cancer with information and resources, day-to-day help and emotional support for over 90 years.
How to host a Cuppa
• The first step is to register on the Cuppa for CANSA website or email adewitt@Cansa.org.za
• Individuals and corporates can register as hosts.
• Hosts can host events under this year’s theme ‘With Friends – Like Teas’ or choose their own theme.
• Cuppas can also be arranged to mark a special day or occasion, such as a birthday or anniversary, in aid of CANSA.
• It is up to the hosts to tie in aspects such as décor, beverages, and snacks with the theme.
• Use these hashtags when advertising your event: #CuppaForCansa, #CansaCares, #CansaCareAndSupport, #WithFriendsLikeTeas #FiveRosesSA
• A regional CANSA staff partner is assigned as a staff partner to provide support with the event.
• Hosts are eligible to enter the national Cuppa For CANSA competition to win prizes. This competition opened to register from July to host a Cuppa from August to October and nominations close at midnight on October 31.
• Limited edition Cuppa merchandise is available to purchase and make lovely gifts for Cuppa guests.
• Prizes include sponsored Body Kind sports bras by Lisa Raleigh or air fryers and a main prize of a Lisa Raleigh Bungee Studio Pro rebounder valued at R4 000 for the host raising the most funds.
• Go to www.cupp.org.za for more information.
“We look forward to welcoming our hosts and their guests and hope they enjoy this event as much as we do.
“Cuppa truly brings friends together in a special way and allows them to help us in the fight against cancer by ensuring we can continue our care and support programmes and health campaigns to assist with cancer awareness and lowering cancer risk,” said Snyders.
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