HESSEQUA NEWS - CANSA's annual Shavathon has become the darling of South Africa's fundraising events in support of a worthy cause.

It will be staged at Handelshuis in Albertinia on 3 March and at workplaces from 26 February to 2 March. 

Not only has the shaving or spraying of heads become symbolic gestures in support of cancer patients and cancer survivors, it continues to ease the strain experienced by patients who lose their hair while undergoing treatment.

Solidarity for cancer patients and survivors can be shown by adults giving R50 and children, under the age of 12 years, giving R25.

"It's time to get loud in colour and give hope," urges Maria Scholtz, Head Sustainability. 

"All funds raised help CANSA to continue delivering our care and support programmes. We also provide educational materials with information on how to lower the cancer risk and help provide access to early detection of cancer. 

"Our Care Centres offer support in many forms to cancer patients, their families and anyone who wants to know more about the disease."

Visit www.cansa.org.za or www.shavathon.org.za, contact the nearest CANSA Care Centre, call toll-free 0800 22 66 22 or email info@cansa.org.za.

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