Put on your pinks for Tzaneen’s breast cancer fun run
Trees and poles across town are due to be wrapped in pink this October by Tzaneen Care Group, which will receive part of the proceeds from a fun run on October 17.
TZANEEN – Tzaneen residents are invited to lace up their running shoes and put on their brightest pink for the second annual Armi Breast Cancer Awareness Fun Run on Saturday, October 17, as the town marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Run, walk and learn the signs
The event, themed Run for Awareness, Walk for Hope, Move for Early Detection, will take place at Aqua Superspar in Tzaneen. Registration opens at 06:00 and the race starts at 07:00. Entry costs R50, while children under the age of five can participate for free.
Organiser AfriRAd Medical Imaging (Armi) is encouraging participants to learn more about the signs of breast cancer, understand their individual risk and seek medical advice when they notice changes that concern them. “Lace up. Show up. Speak up,” is the message behind the event, with participants encouraged to wear pink and invite family and friends to join.
The morning will bring runners, walkers, cancer survivors, families and supporters together for education, support, remembrance and hope.
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Proceeds go to a local care group
Part of the proceeds will be donated to Tzaneen Care Group, supporting its work in caring for and assisting people in the local community.
Trees wrapped in pink across town
Tzaneen Care Group NPC is also behind a community initiative in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bloom in Pink, Colour Tzaneen Pink 2026, which is bringing residents, businesses and organisations together in a colourful show of hope and solidarity.
The campaign aims to transform parts of Tzaneen into a sea of pink throughout October by wrapping trees and suitable poles in pink fabric, creating a visible symbol of hope, unity and support for those affected by breast cancer.
Under the theme, Colour a Tree. Brighten a World, the initiative invited community members to contribute towards purchasing pink fabric and participate in decorating designated areas across town. For every R100 contributed, approximately one metre of pink fabric could be provided. The campaign’s contribution deadline was September 30, with the pink decorations planned for October.
According to Tzaneen Care Group NPC, the campaign is about more than beautifying the town. It is an opportunity to bring people together, raise awareness about breast cancer and demonstrate solidarity with patients, survivors and families affected by the disease. Participants also had the option of getting involved directly by helping wrap a tree or suitable pole in pink fabric.
Section 18A donation receipts are available where applicable.
Residents seeking further information about the initiative can contact Tzaneen Care Group NPC at 083 635 4132 or email admin@tzaneencaregroup.co.za.
The organisation is based at 36 Maritz Street, Aqua Park, Tzaneen.
