Durban Daredevils set to run cancer out of town
Dust off those purple Speedos and get ready for the Hollard Daredevil Run 2017.
THINGS are getting heated on the east coast as the city’s most daring men prepare to run cancer out of town at the Hollard Daredevil Run 2017 on 24 March at 3pm.
The run aims to raise awareness of male cancers and the importance of early detection by encouraging men of all ages, shapes and sizes to run (or walk) along a five-kilometre route in support of the cause.
The Daredevils of Durban will set off from Your Communications College Rovers Rugby Club in Kings Park Stadium, running through peak-hour traffic along theSnell Parade Beach promenade on the five kilometre route as they make their way towards the finish line.
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Cara Noble from CANSA Durban, said: “We are so grateful for the support of Rovers and the 20 players who will be participating this week.”
Speaking about sponsorship of the run, Warwick Bloom, marketing communications manager at Hollard, said: “We are thrilled to be able to spread the Daredevil spirit throughout the country to encourage support for this important cause. The Hollard Daredevil Run has seen such tremendous support and turn-out in the past, and we challenge every man of any age and shape, to join the fight against cancer – and have a little fun in the process!”
While the run has had a remarkably positive impact on cancer awareness around the country, statistics indicate an alarming increase in male cancer incidences in South Africa. According to research from the National Cancer Registry, there has been a 32 per cent rise in prostate cancer cases in the past year alone, with one in 19 men at risk of developing prostate cancer in their lifetime.
Even though figures for testicular cancer have declined, the number of men diagnosed with the disease is still alarmingly high. However, testicular cancer and other cancers can be treated if they are detected early enough.
We've got Speedos for every size! Come through, REGISTER and collect! #DaredevilRun2017 #WozaBozza pic.twitter.com/mKN6d39RGH
— Daredevil Run (@Daredevil_Run) March 22, 2017
Registered Daredevils over the age of 40 will also be able to have a free Prostate Specific Antigen test done on the day of the event, having to endure just a tiny prick to the finger to check for any signs of prostrate cancer.
All proceeds from the Run will go to the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) to fund cancer awareness programmes as well as its MANVan initiative – a mobile health clinic which travels across the country providing free cancer testing to underprivileged communities.
Asigcwali ngawe cancer!! Sigcwala ngeMpilo. @Hollard #DaredevilRun2017 #WozaBozza pic.twitter.com/Rehn9g3NDe
— Daredevil Run (@Daredevil_Run) March 12, 2017
Men of all ages and shapes can enter by visiting https://daredevilrun.nutickets.co.za/ to register.
They can also nominate a friend, relative or colleague to join them in running cancer clean out of town.
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