Hollard’s Daredevil Run is in its 17th year, and participants are showing no signs of putting their trousers back on.

The 2025 cheque handover and 2026 campaign launch took place on June 23 at Hollard Campus in Parktown.

The R1.2m raised in the 2025 Daredevil Run was formally handed over to Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) and the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) to fund awareness campaigns, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening, and patient support.

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Lucy Balona, Cansa spokesperson, said the association was thrilled to be a continuous beneficiary of the run.

“We’ve been a beneficiary since inception of the run, which has created awareness of men’s health. It is important to talk about men’s health because it leads to talks about the types of cancers that can affect men. One of the leading cancers is prostate, which is a leading cancer in black men in South Africa.”

Hazel Chimhandamba, Hollard’s group chief marketing officer, said the run is an unforgettable experience that raises awareness in a fun, engaging manner and sparks dialogue about men’s health in a non-threatening way.

David Lucas, a Cansa beneficiary, emphasised the importance of regular check-ups. “I am a proud prostate cancer survivor. I was diagnosed in 2011 by chance, and that made a difference in my life because early detection saved my life.”

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Lucas added that he would be participating in the run in two years and has participated in at least 10 runs.
According to the PCF, one in eight men is expected to be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, with African men facing a 60% higher risk than other population groups.

South Africa’s mortality rate, due to prostate cancer, is particularly high, largely due to underscreening, sociocultural stigmas, and lack of health education. A PSA blood test for men over 40 can detect elevated protein levels before a single symptom appears.

The event returns to Zoo Lake on October 23 at 15:00, with participants elsewhere able to register and run in their own neighbourhoods, workplaces, schools, or universities anywhere in the country.

Registrations for the Daredevil Run open on July 1, and tickets will be available from Ticketpro at R200, which includes the courier of a registration pack and a complimentary purple Speedo.

For more information visit: Www.hollard.co.za/daredevilrun

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