THE Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) will host its CANSA Relay For Life, Durban event taking place at Oceans Mall, uMhlanga on Saturday, August 5, from 15:00 to 21:00.
The Relay For Life event is a team experience, which mobilises cancer survivors and the community to stand together in the fight against cancer.
It’s also an opportunity to remember loved ones that have passed away from cancer and to raise funds for the fight against cancer. The theme for this year is ‘Fighting Cancer Together.’
CANSA Relay For Life, Durban chairperson, Rasigan Naidoo, of the organising committee for explained how the event works.
“We’re so excited to be hosting a Relay event. Covid-19 stopped us a few years back, but it won’t stop us fighting cancer. Teams (10-15 people) register to participate in the Relay event. They set up team sites and take turns walking around a track. Because cancer never sleeps, each team is asked to always have a representative on the track during the event in an informal and fun way.”
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Throughout the event, there is a host of entertainment. Team members are free to socialise, picnic, play games, dance, and participate in lots of fun activities. Teams are required to pay a donation or commitment fee of R1 000 per adult team and R600 for school teams and commit to raising additional funds to help CANSA enable research, reduce the risk of cancer through education and health awareness while also providing care and support to those affected by cancer.
Cancer survivors from the community are invited to attend where they will be celebrated and honoured through special ceremonies and activities, including an opening Survivors’ lap. This is followed by a Caregivers lap to recognise those who help cancer patients and loved ones in their journey.
Family members or friends can also decorate bags. The commitment fee includes a ‘Candle Lighting’ bag with candle and ribbon. And day visitors are welcome to attend at R50 for adults, R20 for kids 11-18 and 10 and younger enter for free.
For more information, contact CANSA staff partner, Natasha Brown on 081 477 8947 office 031 205 9525 or email nbrown@cansa.org.za or volunteer event chairperson, Rasigan Naidoo on relayforlifedurban@gmail.com.
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