Cansa Relay for Life 2018 raises R100 000
In addition to this, the Hope Bears (an organisation that provides families who have suffered any kind of loss with comfort), raised R11 000.
The Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) plays a leading role in cancer research and cancer control policy development, as well as providing care, support and education to South Africans affected by the disease.
A round of applause goes to the members of this organisation who pull together to raise funds and get work done.
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On the local front, the Lower South Coast branch of Cansa held its annual Cansa Relay for Life fund-raiser at Suid-Natal Primary last Saturday.
The relay team walkers set off at 2pm on Saturday and braved the track for 12 long hours.
At least one member of each team was required to be on the track throughout the night. Everyone who walked, whether they completed one lap or 100 laps of the field, deserves credit for their efforts.
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Some teams had many members, minimising the individual workload while others brought with them a smaller group willing to put in the hard yards, which they certainly did.
Entertainment on stage included singing, dancing and talent shows. Candles, symbolising the fighting spirit and spark of life of every cancer sufferer, were lit and placed in bags which lined the track.
Close to R100 000 was raised at the event, with more money still expected to come in. In addition to this, the Hope Bears (an organisation that provides families who have suffered any kind of loss with comfort), raised R11 000.
