Free State men make their ballsiest move yet
The Daredevil Run annually raises awareness against prostrate and testicular cancers.
Neighbourhoods, office parks, sports clubs and schools around South Africa turned a vibrant shade of purple today, as thousands of daredevils took to the streets to raise awareness about prostate and testicular cancer.
For the 16th year, the Hollard Daredevil Run has once again made its mark, uniting men from every province in the fight against male cancers.
“The iconic purple Daredevil Speedo has become a symbol of hope. We couldn’t be prouder of the impact it has in raising awareness, encouraging early detection and ultimately saving lives across South Africa,” says Andrew Oberholzer, CEO of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of South Africa.
Understanding the symptoms and available tests as well as having access to testing facilities is crucial in the fight against prostrate and testicular cancers, which is why the Daredevil Run is such an effective platform: It gets people talking about men’s health in a fun, engaging and approachable way.
Testicular cancer one the most common cancer affecting men between ages 15 and 49
In South Africa, the lifetime risk of developing testicular cancer in men is approximately 1 in 1,750 and it remains one of the most common cancers affecting men between the ages of 15 and 49. Prostate cancer claims the lives of thousands of South African men each year.
International data shows that approximately 1 in 4 black men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer versus 1 in 8 white males.
A simple blood test can measure PSA levels, which can help detect prostate cancer early. For both prostate and testicular cancer are highly treatable when caught early.
BackABuddy
With R1 million raised in 2024, Hollard is setting its sights on doubling the total this year. Those wanting to play their part can donate on the Hollard Daredevil BackABuddy platform and help save the lives of more men in South Africa. Hollard’s corporate partners like iTOO and C&R were amongst the first to pledge donations towards the Daredevil Run fund.
“Together we can make a real difference and drive meaningful impact.
Thank you to all the Daredevils that set out in their Speedos today. See you next year and bring a friend”, says Chimhandamba.
