It’s that time of year again: go bright or bald for the annual CANSA Shavathon.
The Courier, in conjunction with the Guinea Fowl Coffee Shop and Spur will host the Shavathon on March 1.
This year’s event promises to be bigger and better, so be sure to support it by shaving or spraying.
For the past ten years people from all walks of life have been getting involved in showing solidarity and support for cancer survivors by shaving, spraying or donating their ponytails for the annual CANSA Shavathon.
Each year men, women, children, cancer survivors and people whose lives have been personally touched by cancer rally the troops and take part in the CANSA Shavathon, each with their own reason for getting involved.
Corporates, schools and organisations will have the opportunity to host their own Shavathons between February 24 and 28, and CANSA Shavathon events will happen at shopping centres across the country in March 2014.
The cost to shave or donate a ponytail is R50, for an adult to spray is R25, and only R10 for children under 12 years old to spray.
In addition to the options of shaving or spraying their hair, people also have the opportunity to purchase a CANSA Wrap for their hair (at a cost of R50 per wrap) and to also donate their ponytail at CANSA Shavathons across the country.
Ponytail donations received by CANSA are handmade into wigs for cancer patients who have lost their hair as a result of their cancer treatment. Great pride is taken in making the wigs, to ensure the wig is as close to a natural look as possible.
Wigs are available at all CANSA Care Centres and provided at no cost to the public. To donate a ponytail, hair must be at least 22cm in length, and must be clean and dry.
With the spray option at CANSA Shavathons across the country, people will also have the option to have cool designs sprayed onto their hair. The spray used is made from vegetable dye and is safe to use. It lasts only a day and washes out easily.
“All money raised at CANSA Shavathons around the country goes towards funding the care and support programmes that CANSA offers, mainly rendered at our Care Centres,” said CANSA’s CEO, Sue Janse van Rensburg.
Keep checking the Courier for details on the upcoming Shavathon and how you can support the day.
