Colour for Hope at the Vryheid Herald’s CANSA Shavathon – March 9

IT’S time for CANSA’s 16th national Shavathon campaign with the theme ‘Colouring Hope’. Vryheid Herald’s Shavathon will be held on March 9 at Pick n Pay.

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Shavathon started as a way to show solidarity or support for cancer patients, as losing hair is a common side effect of cancer therapy. Participants show support by donating a fee to shave or spray their hair. Adults pay R50 and children u/12 R25 to participate. The donation is used by CANSA to provide a care and support service to the public and all people affected by cancer.

See the video below for a Facebook Live broadcast from Shavathon 2018:

While the words ‘colouring’ and ‘hope’ might not be top of mind when thinking of cancer, CANSA emphasises that a diagnosis is no longer a death sentence. More people are living beyond cancer, and they need a public show of support to encourage them to keep fighting and adapting to living with the side effects of treatment.

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We hope everyone will join the Vryheid Herald staff in showing those affected by cancer that they are not alone. A selfie board is also available to share the fun and action with others while creating awareness of cancer and the need to support cancer Survivors (patients).

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