Show your solidarity with cancer patients
Do your bit for cancer research by either shaving off your hair or colouring it.
For the past 10 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. Now in its 11th year, the CANSA Shavathon looks to be its biggest yet.
Toti will host two shavathons – one at Amanzimtoti High School on Saturday, 1 March from 8am to 4pm and one at Galleria on Saturday and Sunday, 1 and 2 March from 9am.
“A cut or spray will cost R50 and donations will be greatly appreciated,” said one of the organisers, Lizette Botha. “Toti High pupils will help with the spraying and we hope the public supports. All proceeds go to cancer research and our goal is to raise R15,000.”
When undergoing cancer therapy, a common side effect is hair loss. By shaving or spraying hair, it’s a sign of solidarity – showing support and visual empathy for a cancer survivor. 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. Ponytail donations received by CANSA are handmade into wigs for cancer patients who have lost their hair as a result of their cancer treatment.
