Be uniquely you and colourful at Cansa Shavathon
All funds raised go directly towards providing Cansa’s care and support service to cancer patients and loved ones.
Cansa is hosting its annual Shavathon fund-raiser at shopping centres across the country on February 26 and invites everyone to bring family members, friends or colleagues to shave or spray in solidarity with those facing a cancer diagnosis.
Certain venues may also host an event on February 27. All venues will follow Covid-19 safety regulations.
Maria Scholtz, Cansa’s head of sustainability, said: “We’re so excited to launch our Be Uniquely You – Be Colourful campaign. To shave or spray in a multitude of colours costs only R50 per adult and R25 for children under 12 years.
“We know times are tough, and we’ve kept the price the same since Shavathon started.
“Many South Africans take part on behalf of a loved one who has cancer or has been lost to cancer. Volunteers and staff are delighted to be able to host events and are ready.
“All funds raised go directly towards providing Cansa’s care and support service to cancer patients and loved ones. Stencils are again available to add flair when spraying hair and donations of hair can be made towards making a wig for cancer survivors.
“The spray is safe to use, being made of vegetable dye and comes out after one wash. A limited-edition badge of honour will be given to those who make hair donations of 25cm or longer and limited edition Cansa headwear will be sold for R50 per item (while stock lasts).”
Host an event
Anyone can host a Shavathon, it’s not limited to workplaces, organisations or schools.
Those wishing to host their event to raise funds for Cansa will be hosting events from February 28 to March 4.
Register and order Shavathon products through the Cansa Online Shop.
Raise funds online
Participants are also invited to open an online fund-raising page before participating in a Shavathon event and to invite their contacts to support the action they will take on behalf of cancer survivors on the day, whether they shave or spray, by making an online donation to the participant’s fundraising page.
Scholtz said: “Be sure to share your online fund-raising efforts on your social media platforms using the hashtag #CANSAShavathon in the weeks leading up to your participation. We’re really thrilled to bring the public another opportunity to honour cancer survivors and raise vital funds for our care and support programmes. If you can’t make it, don’t forget that you can pay a ‘Bail Out Fee’ online.”
Find out more on Shavathon FAQs and at participating shopping centres.
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