Cansa Shavathon
Cansa Shavathon is one of South Africa’s best-loved events in support of a very worthy cause, namely showing solidarity with those affected by cancer.
Losing one’s hair is a common side-effect of cancer therapy – so shaving your head has become a symbolic gesture of support for cancer survivors.
Colouring your hair or paying a ‘bail out fee’ have become options for those who prefer not to shave, or who can’t shave on the day. For those who like to be actively engaged and to make a difference, Shavathon embraces volunteers. Their support is invaluable.
This year celebrates the 11th national Cansa Shavathon.
Show your support by bringing your loved ones along. The options are endless; you can shave, spray or stencil your hair, or do all three.
Cansa Shavathon is being held in workplaces and organisations from the Monday, February 24 to Friday, February 28 and on Saturday, March 1 in the Highveld Mall at the Truworths court.
“We are always looking for volunteers to help us and will also be doing the corporate Shavathon during the week of February 24 to 28. So if any companies wish to be part of Shavathon they can contact me,” invited Ms Angela Rodi, regional manager Cansa Highveld and Cosmos/Central Business Unit.
Ms Rodi can be contacted on 013 656 5420.
Shavathon’s Online Fundraising Platform
In 2012, an online platform was created. Volunteers and corporate SA could participate as online ‘Champions’ by raising funds for Shavathon, online. See how to raise funds online as a Shavathon Champion and join CANSA’s online community to help spread the word about Shavathon far and wide.
Find out how your school, work place or organisation can take part in CANSA Shavathon 2014 and challenge your competition to do so too! Or if you would like to you can support Shavathon at your local participating Shopping Centre.
Visit www.cansa.org.za or call CANSA toll-free 0800 22 66 22, or email: info@cansa.org.za
Are you unable to shave or spray at Shavathon 2014 but want to join in the fun? Make an online donation and pay your bail out fee of R50!
Did you know?
2003
Start of it all
Shavathon was born in Port Elizabeth and raised R736 627.09 in its first year.
2004
Raised over R5.7million and set the Guinness World Record for the most heads shaved in 24 hours – 23 069.
2005
Raised over R7.5million and Arch Bishop Desmons Tutu shaved his head.
2006
Partnered with Nedbank and raised R2.5milion.
Shavathon was held at 43 shopping centres across the country.
2007
147 corporates.
85 sponsors.
125 celebrities.
52 000 indemnity forms.
3 970 bibs and capes.
2 600 volunteers.
653 shavers.
16 452 sprays.
2008
‘Stubble with a cause’ was held at 309 workplaces and 85 shopping centres.
2009
In 2009 over R6.4million was raised.
Shavathon Facebook and Twitter was introduced.
2010
Over 150 000 people participated at 280 workplaces and 194 shopping centres.
Partnered with FNB.
Raised over R5.8million and used 45 000cans of spray and 68 clippers.
Shavathon hair stencils were introduced.
2011
Raised over R7.1miilion at 250 shopping centres and 220 workplaces.
Used 55 000 tin of spray and 540 clippers.
The Parlotones were the official music partner.
Cansa celebrated its 80th anniversary.
2012
‘Hair today, gone tomorrow, was the theme in 2012
Introduced online champions to raise funds online.
Raised over R6.4million and used 70 000 tins of spray and 1 600 clippers at 300 shopping centres and 400 workplaces.
Freshlyground was the official sound of Shavathon 2012.
