It’s nuts, below the belt and is happening in October

The Hollard Daredevil Run registration is open on Ticketpro and costs R180, which includes the couriering of a registration pack and a complimentary purple Speedo.

The annual Zoo Lake event in Johannesburg is on October 31 at 15:00. Participants across SA can register to run on their own or in groups with friends, family or colleagues anywhere in the country.

With this year’s bold tagline, Make your Ballsiest Move Yet, the Hollard Daredevil Run continues to push boundaries in the fight against prostate and testicular cancers.

This annual awareness campaign sees men run 5km wearing nothing but a purple Speedo, sparking conversations, challenging stigmas and encouraging early detection through testing to deal with life’s uncertainties.

More than just a run, this initiative is a powerful movement that gets people talking, testing and taking action.

Last year, the event raised R780 000. Hollard is topping up this amount to bring it to a total of R1m, which will be used to increase awareness and reduce uncertainty around cancer testing, especially in areas that don’t often have access to essential screening that can save lives.

“As a nation, sports are in our blood. If we are that passionate about it, we can be equally passionate about our health,” said Hazel Chimhandamba, the group chief marketing officer at Hollard.

“But just imagine if society paid the same passion and attention to understanding the risks of prostate and testicular cancers. It raises awareness in a fun and engaging way, sparking dialogue about men’s health in a non-threatening way. For Hollard, we are always optimistic and strongly believe that through increased awareness, we can make a positive impact on early detection,” she added.

First launched 16 years ago, the Hollard Daredevil Run features a main event at Zoo Lake, along with smaller runs in neighbourhoods, schools and universities nationwide.

For more information, see www.hollard.co.za/daredevilrun

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