Run Walk For Life Midrand runs with cupcake fundraiser for PinkDrive
Cancer survivor Louis Cheyne (45) said being diagnosed with cancer has taught him that time is critical, and one should spend it family, friends and loved ones.
The Run Walk For Life (RWFL) Midrand branch has raised a staggering R15 215 for the PinkDrive non-profit organisation.
The team converged at the Christ Church Preparatory School and College on October 30 where members came wearing pink.
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Natashia Chhiba, the club’s social media and communications director, said through its various initiatives, PinkDrive promoted awareness and early detection of and screening for all gender-related cancers in South Africa.
“With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, RWFL Midrand decided to do something meaningful and contribute towards creating greater awareness about cancer in general,” she said.
“This is considering that in South Africa, the highest incidence of cancer includes breast cancer, cervical cancer, and prostate cancer. PinkDrive has these amazing mobile units/ trucks equipped with state-of-the-art technology that travel to communities offering screening, testing and referrals.
“These services include among others, mammograms, pap smears (cervical cancer screening), and prostate specific antigen testing (PSA) for men.”
She added PinkDrive was making significant strides in bridging the gap between public and private health care, and overall, they provided much-needed health services to communities that ordinarily would not be able to afford such services.
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“On a general note, always remember that screening leads to early detection that can save and prolong your life. We are proud as RWFL Midrand to be in a position to support this wonderful life-saving initiative. We are not just a fitness club. We are a family and we take our social responsibility very seriously. We would like to thank you for your support and for sharing in our vision.”
A cancer survivor at the event Louis Cheyne (45) said his world changed when he was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer last year.
“It’s the first time I am experiencing something like this, I have only been cleared for a year now and for a drive like this, I am proud and fully support it. When I was diagnosed, I didn’t know that I had cancer. I am grateful that it was picked up early. I must say, it’s very emotional when you’re diagnosed and tend to ask too many questions,” said Cheyne.
He added cancer had also taught him that time was critical, such as spending it with your family, friends and loved ones.
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