Cansa cuppa enjoys tremendous support
A 'Cuppa for Cansa' event in Boksburg raised R10 000 on August 19.
The event was hosted by Curves Beyers Park at the Hoërskool EG Jansen ‘restaurant’ where hospitality students prepared a delicious meal for guests.
Additional funds were raised from a raffle and allowing folk to take snapshots at a photo booth.
Students and chefs from Boksburg’s Capsicum Culinary Studio also supported the event with a live demonstration of how to make a quick and easy guilt-free cupcake, which the guests could then enjoy as dessert.
Guest speaker Gwen Janse van Rensburg, of Boksburg, spoke about her personal journey as a survivor of breast cancer and the importance of having a mammogram once a year.
Gwen runs a cancer support group at the Trinity Community Church, in Sunward Park, every second Saturday of the month from 2.30pm to 4pm.
“The support group is not only for cancer survivors, but for everyone affected by cancer – survivors, carers, supporters and friends.
“We enjoy lots of support, fellowship, laughs and love at these meetings.”
Gwen added that the group also assists people who do not have medical aid to have a mammogram done.
“In fact, we try to assist with anything to do with cancer,” she said.
She welcomed the opportunity to speak at the Cuppa for Cansa event.
“It is so important that we talk about cancer – not the ‘big C’. Let’s call it by its name and spread awareness and knowledge. Knowledge is the power required to beat this disease.”
For more information about the support group or the services offered, contact Gwen on 084 817 6572 or send her an email: gwenjvr4@gmail.com.
“Every person who joins the support group receives a hand-knitted blanket, pair of bed socks and teddy bear,” Gwen added.
Yolandi Jacobs, of Cansa SA, said anyone can host a Cuppa for Cansa event.
“It is up to you how you want the event to run, where it is hosted and what you charge per ticket.”
To find out more, contact Yolandi on yjacobs@cansa.org.za.
