Tammy Taylor Mrs SA finalist supports cancer detection
Local resident hosts a fundraiser for a skin cancer detection machine.
Mpho Ntontela, a Quellerina resident and Tammy Taylor Mrs South Africa 2017 finalist, hosted a prestigious cancer fundraiser on 20 August at the Black Olive Lounge, to raise funds for a FotoFinder.
A FotoFinder is used to detect skin cancer at an early stage. The Cancer Association of South Africa confirmed there are currently only four FotoFinder machines in South Africa.
The event, which was themed #Love, Fun and Dance, drove a powerful message home – people should just stop for a moment and enjoy the simple pleasures of life.
Guests were also inspired by speeches from cancer survivor Petra Nortjé, Pastor Percy Mongwai and Tammy Taylor Mrs SA Cansa ambassador, Claire Gardener. A musical item from the up-and-coming soulful jazz artist Ikhona and dance items from the legendary dance queen, Tebogo Kgobogoe, had guests on their feet. Letshego Zulu led the programme as the master of ceremonies.
Besides being one of the 25 Tammy Taylor Mrs SA finalists and all the responsibilities it holds, Mpho is mother to a three-year-old son and wife to a supportive husband, Feza Ntontela.
By profession, she is a project manager at a leading financial institution. She is a business management student and an aspiring businesswoman. Mpho is passionate about health and fitness and is part of the Proverbs 31 Legacy Movement, which encourages and supports women from all walks of life in marriage, business, parenthood and personal life. Her newly found passion is philanthropy.
The Mrs South Africa finals are due to take place on 17 November at Emperors Palace. Speaking to Mpho revealed that she is in it to win it. To vote for her as the public viewers’ choice SMS ‘#SABC3 Mpho Ntontela’ to 35959 at a cost of R3 per SMS. Free SMSes do not apply.
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