The Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) will host the annual Cansa Shavathon fundraising event at shopping centres across the country on Saturday 26 February, and everyone is invited to shave or spray in solidarity with those facing a cancer diagnosis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Stellenbosch, supporters will get a chance to take a leap of faith with their locks at Eikestad Mall in Andringa Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Said Maria Scholtz, Cansa\u2019s head of sustainability: \u201cWe\u2019re so excited to launch our Be Uniquely You \u2013 Be Colourful<\/i> campaign. To shave or spray in a multitude of colours, costs only R50 per adult and R25 for children under 12 years. We know times are tough, and we\u2019ve kept the price the same since Shavathon started. Many South Africans take part on behalf of a loved one who is living with cancer or who has been lost to cancer. Volunteers and staff are delighted to be able to host events and are ready.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All funds raised will go directly towards providing Cansa\u2019s care and support service to cancer patients and loved ones. Stencils will again available to add flair when spraying hair and donations of hair can be made towards making a wig for cancer survivors. The spray is safe to use, being made of vegetable dye and comes out after one wash. A limited-edition badge of honour will be given to those who make hair donations of 25 cm or longer and limited-edition Cansa headwear will be sold for R50 per item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also show support by hosting a Shavathon event from Monday 28 February to Friday 4 March. To host an event, register online and order Shavathon products through the Cansa Online Shop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Participants are also invited to open an online fundraising page before participating in a Shavathon event and invite their contacts to support the action they will take on behalf of cancer survivors on the day, whether they shave or spray, by making an online donation to the participant\u2019s fundraising page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scholtz urged supporters to share your online fundraising efforts on social media platforms and including the hashtag #CANSAShavathon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To sign up to host an event, donate or for more info: www.cansa.org.za.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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