3 000 Hollard Daredevil Runners painted Zoo Lake purple
Game rangers took a tougher stance by running through the Kruger National Park.
The annual Hollard Daredevil Run made history again this year.
On November 1, thousands of men around the country donned purple speedos to run 5km, raising vital awareness about prostate and testicular cancer.
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Suburbs across Gauteng were a sea of purple as runners took to the streets in Fourways, Zoo Lake, Bryanston and surrounding areas.
Zoo Lake saw more than 3 000 men and boys participating, with satellite runs also taking place nationally. This year, individuals, corporates, schools, tertiary educational institutions, sports clubs, and communities stepped up once again for this worthy cause, with an estimated 6 000 runners registering countrywide.
The nationwide phenomenon, which started 15 years ago, raises funds for the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of South Africa for testing in under-resourced areas and increasing awareness, support, and research.
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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 Khanyi Allistair the head of brand and communications at Hollard.
Game rangers took an even tougher stance by running through the Kruger National Park.
Corporate participation in this event also grew year after year, with businesses in the country helping to enable a culture that sees men talk more openly and take responsibility for their health.
This annual event empowers South African men to rather be sure than unsure when it comes to their health.
“By shining a light on men’s health, Hollard is enabling men to take control of their future well-being,” noted Allistair.
Alongside promoting early detection, Hollard also highlights the importance of insurance in case of serious illness, enabling the unprotected to become protected.
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