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Fundraising Events & Projects

Shavathon Mall Events (1 – 2 March 2025)

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Published: 28 February 2025
Updated: 6 March 2025
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects

Fearless Hair to Show You Care: CANSA Shavathon 2025 Launches 1st March

CANSA is excited to announce the 23rd annual CANSA Shavathon, launching on Saturday, 1 March 2025, at selected shopping malls across the country. The Shavathon will continue with community and workplace events throughout March, bringing South Africans together in a bold show of solidarity with those affected by cancer.

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Published: 22 February 2025
Updated: 6 March 2025
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News

Vreeslose Hare Wys Jou Omgee: KANSA Shavathon 2025 Word Op 1 Maart Bekendgestel

Die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (KANSA) is opgewonde om die 23ste jaarlikse KANSA Shavathon aan te kondig, wat op Saterdag, 1 Maart 2025 by uitgesoekte winkelsentrums regoor die land bekendgestel word. Die Shavathon sal regdeur Maart voortgaan met gemeenskaps- en werkplekgeleenthede om Suid-Afrikaners bymekaar te bring in ‘n gewaagde blyk van solidariteit met diegene wat deur kanker geraak word.

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Published: 18 February 2025
Updated: 27 March 2025
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News

Hair’s Angels Rise Again to CANSA’s Shavathon Challenge

This year sees the Hair’s Angels led by Tina Traill, coming together again in Fourways to raise funds for CANSA annual Shavathon. It’s been 10 years since Traill and her team first took on the Shavathon challenge and this year will see them doing it again but on a much larger scale.

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Published: 18 February 2025
Updated: 28 February 2025
Categories: CANSA Highlights, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News

CANSA Welcomes Solar Buddies as a Cause-Related Marketing Partner

CANSA is excited to partner with Solar Buddies, an award-winning, child-friendly sunscreen applicator designed to make sun protection easier and more accessible.

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Published: 10 February 2025
Updated: 17 February 2025
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Reduce Cancer Risk, SunSmart

Wrap Yourself in Support: CANSA to Benefit from GEM Satin Scarf Sales

By owning a GEM Scarf, you will not only have a symbol of elegance, sophistication, and refined taste but a percentage of all sales will be donated to CANSA. 

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Published: 5 February 2025
Updated: 6 February 2025
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners

Youth CANSA Relay For Life Event Woodhill College (28 February 2025) for WCD

CANSA Relay For Life brings those who have been affected by cancer in a community together. Cancer does not sleep and Relay teams keep team members on the track for 24 hrs to symbolise this…

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Published: 1 February 2025
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, Men's Health, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb

Relay For Life Event Durbanville (22 to 23 February 2025) for WCD

CANSA Relay For Life brings those who have been affected by cancer in a community together. Cancer does not sleep and Relay teams keep team members on the track for 24 hrs to symbolise this…

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Published: 1 February 2025
Categories: CANSA Cape Metro Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, Men's Health, Women's Health, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb

CANSA Active Swimathon WCD (7 to 8 February 2025)

CANSA Active will be hosting a 24 hour swimathon at Southdowns College. We invite the public to support the swimmers and CANSA Active team, raising funds to help lower cancer risk and provide care and support services for cancer patients, caregivers and loved ones…

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Published: 1 February 2025
Updated: 1 February 2025
Categories: CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb

Protected: Celebrating The Incredible Impact of CANSA Volunteers

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Published: 2 December 2024
Updated: 2 December 2024
Categories: Become a Volunteer, Fundraising Events & Projects, Get involved, Volunteers Inspire

Give Back on #GivingTuesday with CANSA’s eShop  

CANSA is excited to announce the launch of its CANSA online store or eShop that coincides with Giving Tuesday, which falls on 3 December this year. Purchasing a gift this festive season on CANSA’s eShop store doubles up as a ‘gift’ for the association and the people it supports. With more than 30 items to choose from, ranging from CANSA mugs, headwear, socks, running and cycling gear, shopping bags to sunhats for little ones, gift givers are spoilt for choice…

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Published: 2 December 2024
Updated: 23 January 2025
Categories: CANSA Bedfordview Care Centre, CANSA Bloemfontein Care Centre, CANSA Cape Metro Care Centre, CANSA Durban Care Centre, CANSA East London Care Centre, CANSA George Care Centre, CANSA Gqeberha Care Centre, CANSA Kimberley Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Lowveld Care Centre, CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA Paarl Care Centre, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, CANSA Roodepoort Satellite Care Centre, CANSA Rustenburg Care Centre, CANSA Springbok Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Waterberg Virtual Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Men's Health

Seasons of Change – Virtual Cuppa For CANSA

Join us for the Virtual Cuppa For CANSA on Friday, 22 November 2024, as we celebrate the “Season’s of Change” with CANSA Board Chair, Vuyokazi (Vuyo) Funeka Memani-Sedile, and special guest speaker Laverne Turner-Manuel, who will present a Building Your Brand Masterclass!

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Published: 18 November 2024
Updated: 28 November 2024
Categories: CANSA Webinars, Fundraising Events & Projects

Support CANSA by Purchasing the Pink PaperPro Nano Stapler

We’re excited to announce that the Pink PaperPro Nano Stapler is now available for purchase at just R100. This compact and powerful stapler is perfect for both personal and office use, and the best part is that proceeds from every sale will be donated to CANSA. 

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Published: 10 October 2024
Updated: 10 October 2024
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners

CANSA to Benefit from Sale of Matus’ Pink Products to Support Those Affected by Cancer

Matus will donate 10% of the profit on sales of its pink products to CANSA in support of its Women’s Health campaign during October and November 2024. Products are available at Matus stores…

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Published: 8 October 2024
Updated: 29 April 2025
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Men's Health, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health

CANSA Relate Bracelet

Order CANSA Relate bracelets to support early detection of breast cancer…

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Published: 30 September 2024
Updated: 18 December 2024
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health

Join the 2024 Hollard Daredevil Run – Take Charge of Your Health & Face Life’s unSures Head On

The Daredevil Run isn’t just another event—it’s a powerful way to start conversations about men’s health. Register now to receive your kit and participate on 1 November 2024 to raise awareness regarding prostate and testicular cancer and the importance of screening and early detection…

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Published: 20 September 2024
Updated: 5 November 2024
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Men's Health

Bolton Footwear Steps Forward in Support of CANSA

Bolton Footwear (Pty) Ltd is proud to support CANSA by donating a percentage of sales from their footwear range. With each purchase, you are helping fund CANSA’s vital care and support programmes for those affected by cancer. This partnership reflects Bolton Footwear’s commitment to making a positive impact in the community.

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Published: 24 August 2024
Updated: 4 November 2024
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Men's Health, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health

Pink Trees for Pauline Benefits CANSA’s Cancer Patients for 6th Year

Soon it will be time for pink euphoria to hit the country and for trees to be transformed into pink statements. CANSA along with Pink Trees for Pauline continues to make a difference in the needs of cancer communities in South Africa. Every year during October numerous towns countrywide use hundreds of metres of pink material to transform their trees into pink masterpieces. These visual statements ring the message of hope for many cancer survivors. Apart from purchasing the pink material at R30 per metre you can also buy colourful headscarves as part of the #doekwithadifference campaign, thereby raising awareness and brightening your own life as well as the life of others. Furthermore, you can also support Pink Trees by purchasing unique matching hoop earrings and soft colourful bracelets for R50, or stainless-steel earrings for R100 per pair…

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Published: 5 August 2024
Updated: 23 August 2024
Categories: CANSA Bedfordview Care Centre, CANSA Bloemfontein Care Centre, CANSA Cape Metro Care Centre, CANSA Durban Care Centre, CANSA East London Care Centre, CANSA George Care Centre, CANSA Gqeberha Care Centre, CANSA Kimberley Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Lowveld Care Centre, CANSA Paarl Care Centre, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, CANSA Roodepoort Satellite Care Centre, CANSA Rustenburg Care Centre, CANSA Springbok Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Waterberg Virtual Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, Women's Health

Book – Cancer, Navigating the Journey by Cherry Armstrong – to Benefit CANSA

This book is written with love and care by Cherry Armstrong, a palliative care nursing sister, to help ease the journey for cancer patients and loved ones. R5 per book, sold in South Africa, will be donated to CANSA…

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Published: 5 August 2024
Updated: 6 February 2025
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Caregiving and Cancer, Fundraising Events & Projects, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health

Celebrate Four Seasons with Cuppa

CANSA is delighted to announce the annual Cuppa For CANSA season open. This interactive campaign invites family, friends, colleagues, and social groups to come together, spend quality time with the simple pleasure of drinking a cup of tea or coffee, all while raising essential funds for CANSA. This year, the theme for Cuppa For CANSA is ‘Four Seasons’ illustrating how cancer, like the seasons, is always present and doesn’t take a break. CANSA remains steadfast in its support through all the different stages and seasons one goes through when dealing with cancer, helping individuals, and loved ones cope no matter the season – also find information regarding High Tea events being hosted as part of the Cuppa campaign… 

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Published: 18 July 2024
Updated: 23 August 2024
Categories: CANSA Bedfordview Care Centre, CANSA Bloemfontein Care Centre, CANSA Cape Metro Care Centre, CANSA Durban Care Centre, CANSA East London Care Centre, CANSA George Care Centre, CANSA Gqeberha Care Centre, CANSA Kimberley Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Lowveld Care Centre, CANSA Paarl Care Centre, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, CANSA Roodepoort Satellite Care Centre, CANSA Rustenburg Care Centre, CANSA Springbok Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Waterberg Virtual Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, Women's Health

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