Men fight cancer in purple Speedos in Durban North and uMhlanga
Raising awareness of the importance of early detection saw men of all shapes and sizes run along the uMhlanga Promenade and in Durban North.
TESTICULAR cancer is the most common cancer affecting men between the ages of 15 and 35.
This was one of the reasons for the Hollard Daredevil Run as thousands across the country donned purple Speedos and joined in this ‘ballsy’ annual 5km run.
Raising awareness of the importance of early detection saw men of all shapes and sizes run along the uMhlanga Promenade and in Durban North.
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“Running in just a Speedo is something that asks a lot of men, more than most people understand. But dealing with cancer asks a great deal more. And that’s part of why this platform works so well in helping people understand the importance of catching these cancers early,” said Warwick Bloom, head of group PR at Hollard.
The annual run has become a nationwide phenomenon, with all proceeds going to the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of South Africa.
“Increasing awareness of the signs and symptoms of various cancers and offering advice on how to adopt a healthier lifestyle help to empower men to take control of their own health, lower their risk of cancer and encourage earlier detection,” explained Gerda Strauss, head of service delivery for CANSA.
