Speedo-clad Daredevils to take over Durban shores
Men of all ages, shape and Speedo-size can enter.
THINGS are getting heated on the east coast as the city’s most daring men prepare to run cancer outta town at the Hollard Daredevil Run on Friday, 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 event has become a highlight of the South African running and social calendars, having grown in popularity since the first official event in 2009. This year’s Daredevils of Durban will set off from Your Communications College Rovers Rugby Club in Kings Park Stadium, running through peak-hour traffic, and along the Snell Parade Beach promenade on a five kilometre route as they make their way towards the finish line.
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.
MANVan health clinic
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.
Men of all shapes can enter
Men of all ages, shape and Speedo-size can enter by visiting www.daredevilrun.nutickets.co.za/ to register. They can also nominate a friend, relative or colleague to join them in running cancer clean outta town.
Runners are welcome to bring their loved ones and fans to cheer them on from the side-lines on the day, as the run is restricted to Speedo-clad men and boys.
