20th Annual Shavathon taking place this weekend
A bold reminder of a life with dis-ease...
A disease that has held many people hostage, Cancer is something that has robbed people from their health.
But as much as it has taken, it has also pushed people to fight.
And as a commemoration to those who lost their fights and those that have survived, each year the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), holds a Shavathon event.
"Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Shavathon is one of the highlights on the CANSA calendar bringing families, friends and colleagues together in solidarity with cancer survivors.
Losing hair is a common side effect of cancer treatment so participants show support by donating a fee to shave or spray their hair." (CANSA)
The Shavathon has been a great way for people to show their support. And is certainly something that brings families who have been affected by Cancer to come together in a way.
Elize Joubert, CANSA CEO says, “We’re truly overwhelmed to still be running our Shavathon after all these years, and more so for the ongoing enthusiasm of South Africans to support it.
The wonderful support that we receive from the public, companies, clubs and schools who take part on behalf of a loved one on a journey with cancer, or one who has been lost to cancer, makes it possible to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this fundraising event this year.
We’re once again inviting all and asking, ‘What will you do for a cancer survivor ‘and join us in in showing support for a cancer survivor, patient, warrior or thriver." (CANSA)
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Here are the participating shopping centres that you can visit to show support this year.
Click here to see the malls in Durban.
Click here to see the malls in Pietermaritzburg.
In Richards Bay, you can visit the Boardwalk Inkwazi Shopping Centre.
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