The annual Cansa Shavathon, raising funds and showing solidarity for those affected by cancer, took place locally at Hibiscus Mall and Southcoast Mall last weekend.
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Hair loss is a common side-effect of cancer therapy, so shaving one’s head has become a symbolic gesture of support for cancer survivors.
Those not brave enough to shave could opt to have their hair coloured or stencilled instead.
Samantha Podmore of the Tiago’s team of volunteers who helped out at the Southcoast Mall last Saturday, said, “Shavathon provides the opportunity to give back, by raising funds for cancer patient care and support programmes through shaving or spraying, or by making a hair donation for wigs. It enables people to show solidarity with those battling cancer, or whose loved ones are fighting cancer. It’s also a time to remember and honour those who have lost the battle.”
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