Show you care and support CANSA Shavathon

THE annual Shavathon fundraising event is taking place at various shopping centres across South Africa, on Saturday, February 25, with certain venues also hosting events on Sunday, February 26.

Elize Joubert, the Cancer Association of South Africa’s (CANSA) CEO, said workplaces, businesses, clubs, organisations and schools can host events for an entire month from February 27 to March 31.

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Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Shavathon is one of the highlights on the CANSA calendar bringing families, friends and colleagues together in solidarity with cancer survivors.

“Losing hair is a common side effect of cancer treatment so participants show support by donating a fee to shave or spray their hair. We’re truly overwhelmed with gratitude at still being able to run our Shavathon after all these years, and more so for the ongoing enthusiasm of South Africans to support it.

“The wonderful support that we receive from the public, companies, clubs and schools, who take part on behalf of a loved one on a journey with cancer, or one who has been lost to cancer, makes it possible to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this fundraising event this year,” she said.

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To shave or spray in a variety of colours requires a donation fee of R50 per adult and R25 for children under 12 years, and all funds raised go directly towards providing CANSA’s education and screening initiatives as well as the care and support services for cancer patients and their loved ones.

“Stencils are available to add fun designs when spraying hair, and donations of hair can be made towards making a wig for cancer survivors. The colour spray is safe to use, being made of vegetable dye, and comes out when washing your hair. A limited-edition certificate of honour will be given to those who make hair donations of 25cm or longer, and limited edition CANSA Headwear is available for R55 per item (while stock lasts),” said Joubert.

Here is a list of participating shopping centres and schools around Durban where the public can shave, spray or donate:

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