Daredevils paint Snell Parade purple, address male cancers
It’s the annual event that sees streets turn purple as brave men hit the road dressed only in purple speedos and takkies.
THE Daredevils are back for an event that has become a powerful way to start important health conversations.
The Hollard Daredevil Run has been sparking conversations about male cancers for 16 years, while also generating funds to support awareness campaigns and expand access to screening through the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and the Prostate Cancer Association of South Africa.
Nationally, purple speedos with catchy slogans are being couriered to those who have entered, as excitement mounts ahead of the run on Friday, October 31. Thousands of brave men have registered for this year’s edition.
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Last year, R1m was reportedly raised, with more than 6000 participants and runners in over 400 locations nationally. Organisers are aiming to double the funds raised this year so that more men’s lives can be saved.
“We are committed to driving positive change, creating awareness around prostate and testicular cancers, which is why we’ve continued to grow the Daredevil Run year after year and set ambitious, bold goals alongside CANSA and the Prostate Cancer Foundation,” said Hazel Chimhandamba, Group Chief Marketing Officer at Hollard.
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“The purple speedos with the awareness-raising slogans on them are a powerful symbol of what happens when men are daring and brave enough to save a life – sometimes, even their own. It makes a significant impact when everyone comes together for the Hollard Daredevil Run – whether they participate by running as well as by donating through the BackaBuddy programme.”
The start time at Durban Surf Lifesaving Club, North Beach is 06:00, while, the start at Westville Boys High is set for 12:30. At 17:00 the Howickers will step up. The start at Pinetown Boys High School is yet to be confirmed.
For more information, go to www.hollard.co.za/daredevilrun. In order to raise as much money as possible this year, donations can be made via the Hollard Daredevil BackABuddy platform.
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