THE annual Hollard Daredevil Run saw thousands of men around the country don purple speedos to run 5km, raising vital awareness about prostate and testicular cancer.

This was no different on the streets of Durban North and uMhlanga.

This nationwide phenomenon, which first started 15 years ago, raises funds for the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of South Africa to be used for testing in under-resourced areas and increase awareness, support and research.

The annual event empowers South African men to rather be sure, than unsure, when it comes to their health.

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“Wearing a speedo in public requires courage, just as it takes courage to take charge of your health by getting regular screenings and staying informed. The Hollard Daredevil Run is dedicated to every man and boy in South Africa affected by cancer or looking to spread awareness,” said Allistair Khanyi, Head of Brand and Communications at Hollard.

Prostate cancer will affect one in six men in their lifetime, and by 2030, it is expected to be the most common cancer among men in South Africa. Black African men face a 60% higher risk of developing prostate cancer compared to other population groups. The survival rate in men whose prostate cancer is detected early enough is 95%.

Although less common, testicular cancer remains the leading cancer among young men aged 15 to 35, impacting about 1 in 250 males. If treated early, the cure rate rises for testicular cancer can be as high as 98%.

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