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Fundraising Events & Projects
Lower Your Cancer Risk at Tutus and Tekkies For CANSA
13 October 2021 – This year, CANSA celebrates 90 years of leading the fight against cancer, through research, education and support. As part of the celebrations, CANSA Bloemfontein, together with OFM and the Bloemfontein Courant, will be hosting the Tutus and Tekkies Fun Run / Walk on the 6th of November 2021, at Be Human […]
Read morePublished: 15 October 2021
Categories: CANSA Free State, Fundraising Events & Projects
Second Virtual Avon Justine iThemba Walkathon 2021 – Ticket Sales Still Open
Extension Entry Deadline: Ticket sales for this year’s virtual Avon Justine IThemba Walkathon #iThembaWalkathon on 3 October 2021 are now open! In-store entries at Sportsman’s Warehouse is open until the 1st October 2021 until 15h00 and online entries close on 1st October as well…
Read morePublished: 29 September 2021
Updated: 4 October 2021
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Women's Health
Cancer Survivor Cycles and Runs for CANSA
On 17 September, cancer survivor, Richard Lomax, sets out on his incredible journey of cycling from Johannesburg to Cape Town in support of Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA)’s 90th anniversary. He’s estimated to arrive in Cape Town, in early October, just in time to participate in the Cape Town Cycle Tour, as well as the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon the following weekend and ending with running the London Virtual Marathon, in a bid to raise awareness and funds.
Read morePublished: 15 September 2021
Updated: 15 September 2021
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News
Hollard Daredevil Run – It’s Ballsy, it’s Brave, it’s Bigger… and it’s Back
The once-off COVID-edition, national Hollard Daredevil Run 2021 is officially open for entries! Get ready for the streets of your hood to be painted purple on Friday, 15 October 2021 when thousands of brave men in purple speedos will run through the streets for a good cause. The Hollard Daredevil Run is going countrywide! This once-off COVID-edition, national event will see runners from anywhere in the country participating from the comfort of their own neighbourhoods by running alone, with a friend or in a small group of a maximum of 5 runners… – entries close on 11 October 2021…
Read morePublished: 3 September 2021
Updated: 15 October 2021
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Men's Health
Richard Lomax Runs & Cycles for CANSA
Richard Lomax believes that cancer should not stop one from achieving one’s dreams. He lives out his belief through his active lifestyle, and is passionate about raising awareness of cancer, particularly skin cancer. Says Richard, “About 8 years ago I got skin cancer and since then I have battled reccuring skin cancer, sometimes mild, but […]
Read morePublished: 29 July 2021
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects
Mandeladag – KANSA Bring Verligting aan Kankerpasiënte
Ter ondersteuning van Internasionale Nelson Mandeladag (18 Julie) en in lyn met sy tema van ‘Een Hand Kan ’n Ander Voed’, beoog KANSA om kankerpasiënte te help deur aan hul basiese behoeftes deur middel van kos- en sorgpakkies te voorsien.
Read morePublished: 13 July 2021
Updated: 28 November 2021
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects
Save the Date: Avon Justine iThemba Walkathon – 3 October 2021
Save the Date: Avon Justine iThemba Walkathon – 3 October 2021…
Read morePublished: 25 May 2021
Updated: 25 May 2021
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Women's Health
Garden Route Adventure Tour
Infraplex Director, Duncan Gilliland and team will be cycling the Garden Route Adventure Tour from 23-27 April 2021. Infraplex is excited to announce as part of their social responsibility for 2021 and they will be riding for the Gqeberha (previously Port Elizabeth) CANSA Care Centre, to generate funding for the centre and advocate for the […]
Read morePublished: 21 April 2021
Updated: 5 May 2021
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects
Run For Change – Run For CANSA Active in the Two Oceans Virtual Charity Challenge
CANSA Active is proud to be a named charity for the Two Oceans 2021 Virtual Charity Challenge and encourages all runners across the globe to unite in running for good. #RunForChange #CANSAactive #TOM2021VCC #KeepPushing #QubekekaDeUfike The TOM 2021 Virtual Charity Challenge will take place between 30 March 2021 and 30 April 2021 and is entirely charity […]
Read morePublished: 21 April 2021
Updated: 5 May 2021
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects
Protect Your Interests When Giving
Afrikaanse Media Vrystelling The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) values and protect its supporters by urging them to be aware of scammers who seek to imitate legitimate organisations like CANSA and take advantage of their goodwill towards those affected by cancer. Elize Joubert, CANSA CEO says, ”The difficulty is that scammers often pose as […]
Read morePublished: 20 April 2021
Updated: 4 May 2022
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News
Kimberley to Kilimanjaro for CANSA 2021
01 March 2021: From 3 to 10 March 2021, three extraordinary ladies, from the small city of Kimberley, will climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and in honour of cancer patients, especially children, who face their own daily battles with the disease as well as raising awareness […]
Read morePublished: 5 March 2021
Updated: 5 May 2021
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects
Midmar 8 Mile Challenge for CANSA
4 March 2021: Twenty five swimmers will be participating in the Midmar 8 Mile Challenge for CANSA on the 11th and 12th March 2021. The 8 Mile Club was started in 2004 by Stan Kozlowski and Mervyn Bremner. The objective is to raise funds for various charities by swimming all 8 events at the aQuellé […]
Read morePublished: 5 March 2021
Updated: 30 April 2021
Categories: CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, Fundraising Events & Projects
HALO – ‘Helping A Little One’: Port Elizabeth to Cape Town Cycle Tour
As part of CANSA’s 90th anniversary celebrations this year, and to raise awareness about cancer affecting children, a group of cyclists known as the HALO ‘Helping A Little One’ Team, will cycle from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town and raise funds for CANSA TLC, which supports children with cancer.
Read morePublished: 10 February 2021
Updated: 30 April 2021
Categories: CANSA Eastern Cape, CANSA Western Cape, Fundraising Events & Projects
Bounce to Fitness with CANSA & ReboundSA
CANSA is partnering with ReboundSA to present a national Bounce-a-thon taking place in over 20 locations across the country on 20 February 2021. ReboundSA has recently been awarded CANSA’s Smart Choice Seal of Recognition, as physical activity helps to lower the cancer risk.
Read morePublished: 9 February 2021
Updated: 5 May 2021
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects
CANSA Shavathon to Keep Fighting Cancer
2021 promises to offer much excitement as CANSA celebrates 90 years of service. Shavathon events, for the first time, are spread out from 27 February to 27 March 2021 (extended to May 2021) to ensure the necessary COVID-19 safety regulations are in place.
Read morePublished: 3 February 2021
Updated: 30 April 2021
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Media Releases & News
CANSA Can Receive Donations Via MTN Subscribers
MTN has selected that CANSA can receive donations or payments via any MTN subscribers: In January 2020, MTN launched a wallet and payments platform called MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) that allows people to receive, store, spend money and pay for goods / services using a mobile phone. It is available to all South Africans over […]
Read morePublished: 18 December 2020
Updated: 25 January 2021
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects
CANSA Relay For Life National Virtual Event
Please join us for the first ever virtual CANSA Relay For Life event. Walk on… Walk on… You’ll Never Walk Alone!
Read morePublished: 6 June 2020
Updated: 10 March 2021
Categories: CANSA Talks and Webinars, Fundraising Events & Projects
Grey College Boys ride for CANSA and Diabetes SA
13 February 2020 – A group of 70 Grey College Bloemfontein old boys are riding the 2020 Cape Town Cycle Tour on 8 March 2020 in support of CANSA and Diabetes South Africa (Diabetes SA) and raising awareness and funds. Bertus Preller, one of the organisers and cyclist, says, “We chose CANSA and Diabetes SA […]
Read morePublished: 18 February 2020
Updated: 5 May 2021
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects
What CANSA Does with Your Donation to Support those Affected by Cancer
Watch a video about the work CANSA does with regards to research, advocacy and education aimed at lowering cancer risk and raising awareness of cancer, cancer screening to promote early detection and care and support services for cancer patients, caregivers and loved ones…
Read morePublished: 9 November 2019
Updated: 22 September 2023
Categories: CANSA Eastern Cape, CANSA Free State, CANSA Gauteng, CANSA KwaZulu-Natal, CANSA Limpopo, CANSA Mpumalanga, CANSA North West, CANSA Northern Cape, CANSA Western Cape, Fundraising Events & Projects, Recent Posts
Donate to CANSA from within Your SnapScan App
We’ve made it easier than ever to provide ongoing support to the causes close to your heart You can now donate to CANSA from within your app, and even repeat your donation to turn it into a monthly contribution. Try it out now bit.ly/2ZhYyLZ If you want to specifically support a particular CANSA Care Centre, […]
Read morePublished: 19 September 2019
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects
Join CANSA ‘Shades of Pink’ Walks & Raise Awareness Women’s Health
Participate in CANSA ‘Shades of Pink’ Walks – a fun and visible way to bring awareness of Women’s Health to your community. Help CANSA raise awareness of cancer affecting women. Limited merchandise available at CANSA Care Centres…
Read morePublished: 11 October 2018
Updated: 9 March 2021
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Women's Health
