Learners live in colour for CANSA
Held under the theme, ‘colours speak louder than words’, participants gave hope to survivors and their loved ones by having their hair stenciled, sprayed, or, sometimes, cut.
LEARNERS and staff at Glenwood High School recently held a Shavathon in support of the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA).
The school has urged the community to support the association in whatever way it could.
The head of life sciences at the school, Charmaine Jacobs, made the Kindest Cut at the shavathon.
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“I wanted to show my support for mothers who are currently fighting cancer, so I donated my ponytail and shaved my head. This was my fourth time shaving all of my hair off and it’s about showing my solidarity with cancer survivors,” she said.
The head of aquatics at the school, Scott Mantle, also shaved his head.
“I have lost a family member to cancer and one of my best friends is going through a cancer treatment at the moment, so anything that I can do to show support to them, I will do it happily,” said Mantle.
A Grade 8 learner, Calum Naicker, sprayed his hair pink to support those who are fighting cancer.
“I feel this is one way to raise cancer awareness but also be able to show our support for survivors and their families. It really touches my heart and is a cause close to my heart,” said Naicker.
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Another supporter, Divesh Sookdeo, who wore pink outfit on the day, said the colour pink is synonymous with cancer awareness.
“I have worn my pink outfit for our school’s play and it was most fitting for the shavathon. It’s a great initiative for learners and staff to get involved in, as well as show our support. It also gives the learners a chance to raise awareness,” he said.
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