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Fundraising Events & Projects
Cancer Survivor DJ LILZONDECKZ Marks Mandela Day with 67 Minutes of Victory Against Cancer
Ntokozo ‘Lily’ Bophela, professionally known as DJ LILZONDECKZ, is preparing for a triumphant return to the music industry after overcoming Stage 3B cervical cancer. To celebrate this remarkable milestone and inspire others facing similar challenges, Lily will host The Victory Concert: 67 Minutes of Victory Against Cancer on Saturday, 18 July 2026 (Mandela Day) at Mea Culpa, Johannesburg, in partnership with CANSA…
Read morePublished: 2 July 2026
Updated: 21 July 2026
Categories: CANSA Bedfordview Care Centre, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, CANSA Roodepoort Satellite Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News
Heroes in Purple Speedos Raise R1 200 000 – Hollard Daredevil Run Hands Over Funds Raised & Launches 2026 Campaign
CANSA is thankful to Hollard for donating R1 200 000 to CANSA and the Prostate Cancer Foundation, with every rand raised by the purple speedo-clad heroes who took part in the 2025 Daredevil Run. At the same event, the 2026 campaign was officially launched and South African men will be called upon to lace up, strip down and do it all again – entries open on Ticketpro on 1st July 2026…
Read morePublished: 29 June 2026
Updated: 3 August 2026
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Men's Health
CANSA to Benefit from Sale of Matus’ Pink Products in May 2026
May promo – Matus will donate 10% of the profit on sales of its pink products to CANSA in support of its Women’s Health campaign. Products available at Matus stores…
Read morePublished: 8 May 2026
Updated: 11 May 2026
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Men's Health, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health
Preserve Your Legacy for Your Loved Ones with Memoire Books Writing Journals
Purchase a beautifully illustrated journal from Memoire Books, with helpful prompts and preserve your legacy for your loved ones, while supporting the work that CANSA does. A donation per item sold will be given to CANSA. The journals aim to preserve stories, strengthen family bonds, and offer healing through writing…
Read morePublished: 23 March 2026
Updated: 22 April 2026
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Beyond Diagnosis & Treatment, Caregiving and Cancer, Fundraising Events & Projects, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Stories of Hope, Women's Health
Laugh for Hope at the Soweto Comedy Festival – Stand-Up for CANSA
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of laughter and purpose as the Soweto Comedy Festival – Stand-Up for CANSA takes to the stage on 31 March 2026 at 19:00 at the Silverstar Centre. This special comedy showcase brings together some of South Africa’s most celebrated comedians in support of CANSA. Audiences can look forward to a spectacular line-up featuring comedy greats David Kau, Trevor Gumbi, Eugene Khoza, Kedibone Mulaudzi, Tall A$$ Mo, Chris Forrest and the phenomenal Tumi Morake. Together, they will deliver an evening packed with humour, heart and hope — all in aid of an important cause – CANSA’s Care Homes for cancer patients…
Read morePublished: 19 March 2026
Categories: CANSA Bedfordview Care Centre, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, CANSA Roodepoort Satellite Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News
CANSA is Ready to Shave or Spray Your Hair for a Cause
CANSA recognises this significance and, through its annual Shavathon campaign, invites South Africans to stand in solidarity with those for whom hair loss is one of the most visible and challenging effects of cancer treatment. Shavathon events will take place at selected malls on 28 February and 1 March 2026 across South Africa under the campaign banner – ‘Be Courageous’. However, community, school, family, and workplace events may be hosted throughout the year. Every action — big or small can impact and make the cancer experience less devastating…
Read morePublished: 22 February 2026
Updated: 3 March 2026
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 Highveld Virtual Care Centre, CANSA Kimberley Virtual 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, Media Releases & News
Cyclists Ride to Cape Town for CANSA
A mission-focused team of sponsored cyclists will set off from Carletonville in February 2026, determined to complete the almost 1,400-kilometre Ride for Hope tour to Cape Town. All funds raised by the riders will support CANSA’s life-saving work. The event, part of CANSA’s Active programme, aims not only to raise funds, but also to increase awareness of cancer and to spread hope.
Read morePublished: 21 February 2026
Updated: 26 March 2026
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News
World Cancer Day – CANSA Relay For Life Event: Sarepta Sports Field Kuilsriver (31 January to 1 February 2026)
World Cancer Day – CANSA Relay For Life Event: Sarepta Sports Field Kuilsriver (31 January to 1 February 2026) – from 18 00 on 31st to 06 00 on 1st – day visitors welcome…
Read morePublished: 30 January 2026
Categories: CANSA Cape Metro Care Centre, CANSA Paarl Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
World Cancer Day – CANSA Relay For Life Event: Torpedo Equestrian Centre (31 January to 1 February 2026)
World Cancer Day – CANSA Relay For Life Event: Torpedo Equestrian Centre (31 January to 1 February 2026) from 18 00 on 31st to 06 00 on 1st… – day visitors welcome…
Read morePublished: 30 January 2026
Updated: 30 January 2026
Categories: CANSA Cape Metro Care Centre, CANSA Paarl Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
CANSA Colour Walk to Mark World Cancer Day at Ratanga Junction on 1 February 2026
Join our 5 km CANSA Colour Walk at Ratanga Junction (Century City) to mark World Cancer Day…
Read morePublished: 27 January 2026
Updated: 27 January 2026
Categories: CANSA Cape Metro Care Centre, CANSA Paarl Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects, World Cancer Day - 4 Feb
November Black Friday Deals on the CANSA eShop
Items marked down and gifts galore…
Read morePublished: 20 November 2025
Updated: 1 December 2025
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects
It’s Nuts, Below the Belt – DareDevil Run is Happening – 31 October 2025
With this year’s bold tagline, “Make your ballsiest move yet”, the Hollard Daredevil Run continues to push boundaries in the fight against prostate and testicular cancers. This annual awareness campaign invites men to run 5km wearing nothing but a purple Speedo – sparking conversations, challenging stigmas and encouraging early detection through testing to deal with life’s unsures. More than just a run, this initiative is a powerful movement that gets people talking, testing and taking action. This year, it is taking place on Friday, 31 October 2025…
Read morePublished: 13 August 2025
Updated: 21 October 2025
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth, Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Men's Health, Women's Health
CANSA Launches First-Ever Volunteer Day to Honour Dedicated Volunteers
The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) is proud to announce the launch of its very first CANSA Volunteer Day – 26 July 2025, that will be celebrated annually in July going forward. This new tradition is dedicated to honouring CANSA’s incredible volunteers who selflessly serve those affected by cancer, their families, and communities across South Africa.
Read morePublished: 17 July 2025
Updated: 3 September 2025
Categories: Become a Volunteer, Fundraising Events & Projects, Get involved, Media Releases & News, Volunteers Inspire
CANSA Charity Shops
Shop for a cause or donate your previously loved clothing, bric-a-brac, kitchenware, furniture or toys to our CANSA Charity Shops. Funds raised directly support CANSA’s care and support services for those affected by cancer. Support Your Local CANSA Charity Shop Free State Bloemfontein 90 Melville Drive Brandwag Bloemfontein 9301 051-444 2580 charitybfn@cansa.org.za Gauteng Pretoria 32 […]
Read morePublished: 9 July 2025
Updated: 5 January 2026
Categories: CANSA Bloemfontein Care Centre, CANSA Care Centres, CANSA Durban Care Centre, CANSA Lowveld Care Centre, CANSA Paarl Care Centre, CANSA Pretoria Care Centre, Fundraising Events & Projects
City Lodge Hotels Raise Nearly R30K for CANSA
City Lodge Hotels continues to back the communities it serves, reaffirming its long-standing support of CANSA with a R30,861.99 ceremonial cheque handover at a celebratory breakfast, hosted at Road Lodge Sandton. The group has proudly supported Cuppa for CANSA since 2004, contributing more than R2.36 million to date…
Read morePublished: 1 July 2025
Updated: 31 July 2025
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News, Our Corporate Social Investment Partners
CANSA Relate Bracelet
Order CANSA Relate bracelets in bulk to support early detection of breast cancer…
Read morePublished: 6 June 2025
Updated: 26 May 2026
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health
Shavathon Mall Events (1 – 2 March 2025)
All you need to know…where, when and how…
Read morePublished: 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.
Read morePublished: 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.
Read morePublished: 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.
Read morePublished: 18 February 2025
Updated: 12 May 2025
Categories: 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.
Read morePublished: 10 February 2025
Updated: 11 May 2026
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Reduce Cancer Risk, SunSmart
