STUDENTS at Emeris Durban North and Vega School at Emeris uMhlanga recently took part in campus initiatives supporting the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) Shavathon and the South African Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR).

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The initiatives also introduced students to several student committees, including Emeris Cares, Emeris Sports, Emeris Careers and Emeris Student Life.

“Joining student committees allows students to truly become part of a community,” said Lucie Bowyer, Head of Student Experience at Emeris Durban North.

The 24th annual national CANSA Shavathon will take place this weekend at major malls. Emeris Durban North third year IIE Bachelor of Education students will volunteer as part of their service learning, which enables them to apply theory to real community projects while gaining practical experience

Kyra Lee Venkanna, a second year IIE Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching, said the initiative reflected the committee’s focus on supporting others.

“The CANSA Shavathon is a wonderful way to raise funds and awareness for people affected by cancer,” she said.

Meanwhile, students at Vega School at Emeris uMhlanga were introduced to the South African Bone Marrow Registry during a campus activation, with many encountering the registry for the first time.

Nia Small, a third year IIE Bachelor of Experience Design student, said curiosity drew her to the information table in the campus foyer, where she learnt about the need for donors and registered as a potential match.

“It would be meaningful if I could help save someone’s life,” she said.

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