CANSA’s 12th Shavathon

THE Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) held its first CANSA Shavathon 12 years ago, and in 2015, the event is still going strong – with men, women, children, caregivers, cancer survivors and people whose lives have been personally touched by cancer, rallying the troops and joining in on the nationwide event, each with their own reason for getting involved.

When people head out to Pick ‘n Pay on Saturday, March 7, between 8:30am and 2:00pm, they will have the opportunity to shave their hair, donate their ponytail (of 25cm in length – that will go toward making wigs for cancer patients in need), purchase a CANSA wrap or spray their hair. The event is Vryheid is hosted by the Vryheid Herald.

With 70% of CANSA Shavathon supporters being families and children, CANSA have created a range of trendy new stencils that will be used for anyone of all ages interested in spraying their hair. The spray used is made from vegetable dye and is safe to use. It lasts only a day and washes out easily.

The cost of a shave is R40, and for a spray R20, and all funds raised go towards funding the care and support programmes that CANSA offers, mainly rendered at CANSA Care Centres.

“Shavathon is such a fun way to get involved in the fight against cancer, by shaving, spraying, ‘wrapping’ or donating your hair. We encourage people to get their colleagues, family and friends ready for Shavathon 2015,” says Elize Joubert, CANSA’s Acting CEO.

“All funds raised at the Shavathon help CANSA to continue delivering its care and support programme to those affected by cancer. Our CANSA Care Centres offer support in many forms to cancer patients, their families and anyone who wants to know more about the disease. Visit the www.cansa.org.za for more information on our Care Centres,” concludes Joubert.