CANSA relay receives an overwhelming response
"This journey signified the conditions and troubles all cancer patients endure; from the time they receive treatment until remission stage."
NEWCASTLE – The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), Newcastle recently hosted its annual CANSA Relay For Life (RFL) at the Newcastle Show Grounds.
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Altogether 22 teams consisting of 10 people per team took part in the relay this year.
Community Mobiliser, Fund Development for CANSA, Siphelelisiwe Mabaso said the event was a resounding success.
“The turnout this year was overwhelming,” she said.
Despite the weather, teams were undeterred as they walked lap after lap.
The theme this year was paint your world purple and marquees were decorated alike.
“This journey signified the conditions and troubles all cancer patients endure; from the time they receive treatment until remission stage.”
CANSA relies solely on public donations and took the opportunity to thank everyone for their support and sponsorship.
“We would like to encourage more survivors to come forward and be a part of this event,” said Ms Mabaso.
She advised the community to contact the CANSA offices, should they or anyone they know be diagnosed with cancer.
“We rely on the community to contact us to help cancer patients in and around Newcastle,” she concluded.
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