Reiger Park pulls together in aid of cancer awareness
The proceeds of the day will be donated to a local family man battling cancer to cover living and medical costs.
Kwa Mlungu and Blomspot hosted their annual cancer and charity fun day in Reiger Park on June 27, drawing a sizable crowd.
Neighbours, families, and local businesses gathered on an open piece of property to support stalls, enjoy music, and share friendly conversations to raise money for men facing cancer.
Local companies and volunteers took centre stage.
Blomspot operated a car wash, Chomi Cutz collected money with on-site haircuts, and the Auto Guys held a well-liked stance show that attracted both interested families and auto enthusiasts.
Donations, pledges, and long lines at booths demonstrated Reiger Park’s generosity, according to organisers.
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Attendees were reminded of their purpose for attending by two cancer survivors.
After being misdiagnosed five times, Reiger Park’s Sharney Blackway, who currently leads an NPO in her name, survived breast cancer twice.
“My family and I initially believed it was a death sentence,” she said. “It felt like a huge weight had been lifted when I finally received the correct diagnosis and treatment.” She was motivated by her experience to use her organisation to assist others.
Noleen Williams, a five-time cancer survivor, had a lengthy and persistent battle.
She was first diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2009 (which was treated with radiation), then he had to deal with 29 spinal tumours and bone cancer in 2024.
Noleen said to survive cancer, you need mental resilience.
“The mindset is 80% of what matters once you are diagnosed with cancer, and treatment is the other crucial factor.”
Her honesty served as a motivator and a call to action for others to seek help and maintain their mental fortitude.
The fun day featured small acts of kindness that added up to haircuts, vehicle washes, food stalls, and donations from traders.
By late afternoon, organisers anticipated a healthy crowd as kids played around with face paint and neighbours spoke over boerewors rolls.
The proceeds of the day will be donated to the local family man, who asked to remain anonymous, to cover living and medical costs.
The organisers urged those unable to attend to get in touch with Blomspot or Kwa Mlungu for information on collections.
The event was more than just a fundraiser for survivors like Sharney and Noleen; it was an opportunity to give back and let others know they are not alone.
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