It’s Cuppa for Cansa fund-raising time

Raise hope while raising funds for CANSA and cancer survivors

The 2018 Cuppa for Cansa season is open.

Running until October 31, this Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) fund-raiser invites the community to host or attend a Cuppa event to “Splash out Hope” to those affected by cancer by raising funds towards Cansa’s care and support programmes for survivors.

Cansa’s head of sustainability Maria Scholtz explained that a Cuppa event provides the opportunity to gather for a commendable purpose while socialising and having fun.

“It can be big or small, with family, friends or colleagues and be held at any venue, allowing the host to use their individual flair and creativity.”

This year Five Roses is on board as the official tea partner for Cuppa for Cansa and the tea brand has created a limited edition Smooth Ceylon Blend 52-pack featuring the pink and blue Cansa ribbon.

For every pack sold, R1 will be donated to Cansa. Packs will be available for sale across all retailers from Women’s Month in August to Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.

Chaine des Rotisseurs and Megan Pentz-Kluytz, Cansa’s consulting dieticians, have delivered delicious, healthy recipe options, available at www.cuppa.org.za to inspire Cuppa hosts.

Those who would like to host an event can contact their local Cansa Care Centre for host packages and invite all their contacts to support their event.

Specially branded Cuppa mugs (R50) and ‘I Splashed out Hope’ badges may also be purchased by hosts or the public at Care Centres, as a special keepsake.

This year, Cansa will be selecting the best Cuppa event per region and winners will receive a Five Roses gift hamper.

A limited edition, specially designed apron and oven mitts prize will be awarded nationally for the best Cuppa recipes received.

“We encourage hosts to make use of healthy food and beverage options at their event, as Cansa promotes a balanced lifestyle to lower the risk of cancer,” added Scholtz.

Corporates and others keen to drink a cuppa for a good cause are encouraged to diarise the first National Cuppa For Cansa Day, which takes place on August 3.

Cansa is challenging the working community to ‘Splash out Hope’ and to raise awareness of those affected by cancer by sharing photos of their event on Cansa’s Facebook page – CANSA The Cancer Association of South Africa.