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Love Shack SA Branded Cancer Awareness T-shirts & Mugs to Benefit CANSA

The Love Shack SA will donate R20 from the sale of every cancer awareness T-shirt sold, and R7,50 per standard mug and R9,50 per magic mug sold…

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Published: 2 Jun 2023
Updated: 2 Jun 2023
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Caregiving and Cancer, Fundraising Events & Projects, I have Cancer, No Alcohol, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health

Sox Footwear Collaborates with CANSA Active – Socks and UV Protective Sleeves

Sox Footwear and CANSA Active have joined forces in an exciting collaboration aimed at promoting an active, healthy, balanced lifestyle while raising awareness and funds for CANSA’s fight against cancer in South Africa. The collaboration features a range of CANSA Active socks and UV 50+ protective sleeve designs that are available for purchase online…

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Published: 2 Jun 2023
Updated: 2 Jun 2023
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners

Cancer Awareness Ribbons – Prestige Awards Joins Hands with CANSA

Prestige Awards manufactures these awareness ribbons using metal and coloured enamel paint, styled in the form of the looped ribbon. These are worn as a recognisable lapel pin and are a constant reminder of how important it is to remain vigilant about the early signs of a malignancy. For every ribbon sold, R2.00 will be donated to CANSA…

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Published: 1 Jun 2023
Updated: 2 Jun 2023
Categories: Our Cause Related Marketing Partners

Wilderness to Wellness – A Journal for Women with Cancer to Benefit CANSA

CANSA will receive 20% of the profit from the sale of Wilderness to Wellness journals for women with cancer…

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Published: 31 May 2023
Updated: 2 Jun 2023
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, I have Cancer, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health

CANSA Service Spotlight – Lorraine Govender (National Manager: Health Promotion)

Lorraine Govender CANSA National Manager: Health Promotion shares what she loves about her job and her role in advocating for tobacco control in South Africa on behalf of CANSA…

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Published: 30 May 2023
Updated: 30 May 2023
Categories: Advocacy, CANSA Highlights, No-Tobacco Campaign, Work for CANSA

Monarch & Rose Pink Catalogue Combo Gifts in Support of CANSA’s Women’s Health Campaign

Monarch & Rose are giving a percentage from the sale of their PINK catalogue combo gifts to CANSA in support of the Women’s Health Campaign while stock lasts…

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Published: 30 May 2023
Updated: 2 Jun 2023
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health

Hero SA – Refuse Bags (Mega Saver – Drawstring) in Aid of CANSA

Hero SA is committed to making a difference in creating awareness around cancer and early detection, and offers a product that every household needs. If each family could buy Hero SA Mega Saver Drawstring Refuse Bags, they could help raise awareness of cancer and provide support to loved ones and cancer patients, as CANSA will receive 10c per bag sold.

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Published: 29 May 2023
Updated: 2 Jun 2023
Categories: Our Cause Related Marketing Partners

CANSA Vacancy – Stoma Therapy Registered Nurse (Pretoria)

CANSA is looking to recruit a suitable candidate in the position of Stoma Therapy Registered Nurse (Pretoria) and invites competent and qualified persons to apply for the following position. Purpose of the Job: 2-days per week Contract position based in Pretoria Provide services to Ostomates during all phases of care prior, during and after surgery Pre-operative […]

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Published: 23 May 2023
Updated: 23 May 2023
Categories: Work for CANSA

CANSA Ask The Expert Virtual Support Group – 26 April 2023

Join our virtual support group – on 26 April 2023 – where guest speaker, Dr Kerry-Ann Louw discusses depression and anxiety.

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Published: 21 Apr 2023
Updated: 30 May 2023
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA Webinars, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Women's Health

Webinar – Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults Living with Cancer by CANSA TLC

Webinar – RECORDING available: Learn about the web-based interventions and resources CANSA TLC will offer to help build resilience for young adults to cope with cancer. The objective is to address the specific unique needs of adolescents and young adults, when diagnosed with cancer…

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Published: 13 Feb 2023
Updated: 30 Mar 2023
Categories: CANSA on the Move for the Youth, CANSA Webinars, CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Men's Health, Women's Health

CANSA Service Spotlight – Lorraine Mamitwa (CANSA TLC Nicus Lodge Assistant)

Lorraine Mamitwa CANSA TLC Assistant shares about the work she does to support children with cancer and their parents…

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Published: 12 Feb 2023
Updated: 17 Mar 2023
Categories: CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Work for CANSA

CANSA Service Spotlight – Prof Michael Herbst (Health Specialist Consultant)

Prof Michael Herbst, a cancer survivor himself, has been with CANSA for 14 years and is currently the Health Specialist Consultant responsible for writing and collating CANSA’s Fact Sheets, as well as, sharing his knowledge and experience regarding various cancers with colleagues and the public through interviews, webinars, health talks and tele counselling.

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Published: 20 Jan 2023
Updated: 23 Jan 2023
Categories: Work for CANSA

Video: Melanoma Patient Webinar

Recording available – ‘Let’s get under the skin of melanoma – mutation matters’. Exploring testing, early diagnosis and treatment…

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Published: 19 Dec 2022
Updated: 7 Feb 2023
Categories: CANSA Webinars, Men's Health, SunSmart, Women's Health

Video Interview – Fast Facts from Karger: Breast Cancer and Social Stigma

Abeda Steenkamp, breast cancer Survivor and social worker at CANSA, was interviewed and shares her views on breast cancer and social stigma…

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Published: 25 Oct 2022
Updated: 22 Dec 2022
Categories: CANSA Webinars, Types of cancer, Women's Health

Cape Argus Facebook Live – Get Educated About Breast Cancer – 27 October 2022

Watch video recording – Dr Francois Malherbe, Head of Breast and Surgical Endocrine Unit Groote Schuur Hospital and University of Cape Town, and Lucy Balona (CANSA) discussed breast cancer on Facebook…

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Published: 25 Oct 2022
Updated: 22 Dec 2022
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, CANSA Webinars, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Women's Health

Seminar: Unpacking the Implications of Constitutional Guarantees on the Right to Health for Cancer Patients

CANSA / Cancer Alliance invites you to a seminar on 6 October 2022 “Unpacking the Implications of Constitutional Guarantees on the Right to Health for Cancer Patients”…

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Published: 25 Sep 2022
Updated: 7 Oct 2022
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Advocacy, CANSA Webinars, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer

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 pink products to CANSA in support of its Women’s Health campaign. Products are available at Matus stores…

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Published: 22 Sep 2022
Updated: 22 Dec 2022
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health

Miladys Silicone Breast Forms to Benefit CANSA

Milady’s natural-feel breast form cups help to restore your breast silhouette after mastectomy. R50 from each sale goes to the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA)….

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Published: 22 Sep 2022
Updated: 22 Dec 2022
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, Women's Health

Miiskin Smartphone App to Benefit CANSA

Miiskin and CANSA are working together to create awareness in the South African population about checking your skin and moles for changes. The app contains paid premium features of which CANSA will receive 15%.

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Published: 15 Sep 2022
Updated: 30 Sep 2022
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners, SunSmart

Airlink Sponsors Domestic Flights for CANSA

The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) is grateful to Airlink who have come on board as our travel partner for domestic flights. ‘Flights in kind’ are part of Airlink’s commitment to the development of Airlink approved registered non-profit organisations, foundations and trusts…

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Published: 8 Sep 2022
Updated: 16 Sep 2022
Categories: Our Corporate Social Investment Partners

CANSA Benefits from Capital Legacy

CANSA has partnered with Capital Legacy, South Africa’s largest provider of Wills, to help more people get their valid Wills in place…

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Published: 4 Sep 2022
Updated: 30 Sep 2022
Categories: Fundraising Events & Projects, Our Cause Related Marketing Partners

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