Freshlyground’s Zolani Mahola (vocals) with freshly sprayed hair getting ready for Shavathon 2012 with cancer survivors, Aneeqah Barends and Wadiah Salie.

“Just thought I’d share with you.

I have days when I feel so strong and truly believe that cancer will not conquer me and then other days where I don’t want to get out of bed and all I do is think until I am too exhausted to think anymore.  The uncertainty of cancer makes it difficult to feel in control of your life.

Then there’s Aneeqah whom I met on Monday, the beautiful 15 year old who is currently fighting cancer.

I am a true believer that everyone comes into your life for a reason, Aneeqah brought me her beautiful smile and in her eyes I saw HOPE smiling brightly before me.

I am so inspired by her strength, her courage, her will and her love of life!  She has accomplished so much, she has found her peace with cancer!

Aneeqah has reminded me that I AM strong enough and giving up is never an option and with this my life will be forever changed.

Thank you for the opportunity CANSA, I will be forever grateful.

Love and hugs
Wadiah”

Survivorship Chair RFL Athlone and PROUDLY SO!!!!

(Wadiah had a mastectomy, reconstructive surgery, 6 months of chemotherapy and 9 months herceptomy.  She also serves on the Relay For Life, Athlone committee as well as Survivorship Portfolio and has a very active survivorship programme leading up to their Relay event planned for 23/24 March 2012.)

Radio PnP will be broadcasting CANSA Shavathon 2012 radio ads on the following days at all their stores nationally:

• Monday 26 Feb – Wednesday 28 Feb 2012 (09:00 – 20:00)
• Thursday 01  – Saturday 04 March 2010 (09:00 – 20:00)

CANSA thanks Primedia for their dedicated support for CANSA Shavathon.

Listen out for our ads from 20 February to 4 March 2012 on 567 CapeTalk, 94.5 KFM, 94.7 Highveld Stereo and Talk Radio 702 in Gauteng and Western Cape.

Thank you to Radio Today who helps us get the message out to our supporters in Gauteng region.

The reason why people take part in CANSA Shavathon is to show support and solidarity for cancer survivors.  On 20 February 2012 Freshlyground visited the CANSA Cape Town office to show their support for CANSA Shavathon and to meet cancer survivors.

“It is a privilege to be part of something bigger than yourself and help make a difference in the lives of people who have to face the difficult journey of cancer,” says Freshlyground lead singer, Zolani Mahola. As the band whose collaboration with Shakira, ‘Waka Waka’, sold over a million singles and reached number 1 in 19 countries world wide, we’re confident their voice will be heard for cancer survivors across the country.

Freshlyground band members with cancer survivors, Aneeqah Barends and Wadiah Salie.

Freshlyground band members, Peter Cohen (drums) spraying the head of andJulio Sigauque (guitar) – having fun and getting ready for CANSA Shavathon 2012

Freshlyground’s Zolani Mahola (vocals) getting sprayed.

Freshlyground’s Zolani Mahola (vocals) with freshly sprayed hair getting ready for Shavathon 2012 with cancer survivors, Aneeqah Barends and Wadiah Salie

Freshlyground’s Zolani Mahola (vocals) with freshly sprayed hair getting ready for Shavathon 2012 with cancer survivors, Aneeqah Barends and Wadiah Salie.

Many thanks to Freshlyground for your wonderful support!

Do you want to join Freshlyground in showing your solidarity and support with cancer survivors on 1-4 March 2012?  Visit   http://www.shavathon.org.za/faq/ or call toll-free 0800 22 66 22 for more info on how to take part.

Click here to listen to or download Freshlyground’s  radio ads promoting CANSA Shavathon.

17 February: Companies & Organisations – Register Today!

All workplaces: if you haven’t yet registered your company or organisation do so today and order supplies to host your own Shavathon event during the 1st and 2nd of March. Help support cancer survivors and make a difference in the lives of everyone who has been touched by cancer. Read more…

01 February: Going bald and colourful for CANSA

CANSA celebrates over 80 years of service and won’t be slowing down any time soon – it’s all systems go for its 9th annual Shavathon. Read more…

To listen to or download radio ads, click on podcast links below:

1. Radio Ad - Freshlyground CANSA Shavathon Champion English I

2. Radio Ad - Freshlyground CANSA Shavathon Champion English II

3. Radio Ad - Freshlyground KANSA Shavathon Kampioen Afrikaans

4. Radio Ad - With SABC2 and Freshlyground CANSA Shavathon English

5. Radio Ad - Met SABC2 en Freshlyground KANSA Shavathon Afrikaans

Visit   http://www.shavathon.org.za/faq/ or call toll-free 0800 22 66 22 for more info on how to take part.

This year internationally acclaimed music band, Freshlyground, has pledged their support of CANSA by giving CANSA rights to use their music in the radio and TV ads to promote CANSA Shavathon.   An article in Time Magazine describes them as the personification of the Rainbow Nation – “mixing not only race and gender but also nationality, musical style, language, age and even height…”

“It is a privilege to be part of something bigger than yourself and help make a difference in the lives of people who have to face the difficult journey of cancer,” says Freshlyground lead singer, Zolani Mahola. As the band whose collaboration with Shakira, ‘Waka Waka’, sold over a million singles and reached number 1 in 19 countries world wide, we’re confident their voice will be heard for cancer survivors across the country.

Companies and individuals too can become Champions for CANSA by registering on our online platform and raising funds http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Junx3Y47xPM.  Be part of CANSA’s online community, like’ our facebook fan page and follow us on Twitter: @Shavathon and help spread the word far and wide.  Visit www.shavathon.org.za to sign up today, or make a secure online donation.

Show your support by shaving or spraying in a multitude of colours to support cancer survivors for a R50 donation, children under 12 pay R25. Colour-spray your hair with stencils in the shape of a star, butterfly, flower, soccer ball, lightning bolt or ‘warrior’ word design and make a difference.

To listen to or download radio ads, click on podcast links below:

1. Radio Ad - Freshlyground CANSA Shavathon Champion English I

2. Radio Ad - Freshlyground CANSA Shavathon Champion English II

3. Radio Ad - Freshlyground KANSA Shavathon Kampioen Afrikaans

4. Radio Ad - With SABC2 and Freshlyground CANSA Shavathon English

5. Radio Ad - Met SABC2 en Freshlyground KANSA Shavathon Afrikaans

Visit   http://www.shavathon.org.za/faq/ or call toll-free 0800 22 66 22 for more info on how to take part.

CANSA Shavathon Partners

SABC 2 – CSI media partner, Wahl Clipper, Warehouse & Courier IT, Academy Brushware, Newsclip Media Monitoring and Limegreen Online Design.

About CANSA and CANSA Shavathon

• This is the 9^th national CANSA Shavathon, independently managed by CANSA staff and volunteers. 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 has become an option for those who prefer not to shave.  CANSA Shavathon is being held in over 300 workplaces and organisations on 1 & 2 March, and in over 200 shopping centres on 3^rd & 4^th March 2011.
• CANSA offers a unique integrated service to the public and all people affected by cancer. As a leading role-player in cancer research (more than R6 million spent annually), the scientific findings and knowledge gained from our research are used to realign our health programmes as well as strengthen our watchdog role to the greater benefit of the public.
• Our wide-reaching health programme includes prevention and education campaigns, CANSA Care Centres that offer stoma and lymphoedema clinics, medical equipment hire, toll-free line and support to children and their families affected by cancer. Patient care and support in the form of 13 CANSA Care Homes and the main metropolitan areas plus one hospitium (based in Polokwane) for out-of-town cancer patients as well as CANSA-TLC Lodging for paediatric oncology parents.

For media information, please contact Lucy Balona, Head: Marketing and Communication at CANSA or email: lbalona@cansa.org.za, call 011 616 7662 or cell: 082 459 5230.  Or visit www.cansa.org.za or call CANSA toll-free 0800 22 66 22, or email: info@cansa.org.za

Bailey Schneider (successful radio and TV presenter, voice over artist, MC and public figure) and cancer survivor, showing her support for CANSA Shavathon 2012.

She’s joined by cancer survivors and leader volunteers for CANSA on left Wendy Fipaza  and Kedibone Bonoko on right.

Simon Gear – South Africa’s TV and radio weather man as well as climatologist getting in the spirit for CANSA Shavathon 2012!

Bailey Schneider, voice over artist and radio personality from Highveld 94,7 with Wendy and Kedibone – cancer survivors showing their support for CANSA Shavathon.

Hugh Bladen, rugby commentator with Lyndon Johnstone, Kaya FM Station Manager

Eric Tinkler, ex Bafana soccer player

December 2011:  Germiston’s own Rapunzel, Monique Brummelkamp (11) has cut off her long locks.

The young girl, recently decided that the time had come to cut her hair.  Her hair became very heavy and she started getting headaches.

“Needless to say it broke our hearts, but it was her decision and we respected that, especially when she said she would like to donate her hair to CANSA (the Cancer Association of South Africa),” said her mom Marinda.

“Her grandfather passed away due to lung cancer 11 months before she was born.  ”I think her decision to donate her hair to CANSA was a very mature one and she is hoping this will inspire others to donate their hair, as well.”

Elaine Smith (the hairdresser) plaited the 50cm piece of hair Monique wanted cut off, as there are specific requirements from Cansa for donating hair.

“It was a very emotional moment for us all, but as Elaine continued with the final touches and once she was done, the smile on Monique’s little face became bigger and bigger.  ”Needless to say she loved the new look,” said Marinda.  After the cut Monique carefully looked after her long plaited piece of hair before handing it over to Lucinda Carter from CANSA.

• Read more if you want to donate your ponytail to CANSA.

“Ons wil graag almal bedank, veral ook ons vrywilligers, wat verlede jaar deelgeneem het by 250 winkelsentrums en by 220 werksplekke om R7.1 miljoen in te samel sodat KANSA kan voortgaan om ons diens aan die gemeenskap te lewer en kankeroorwinnaars te ondersteun,” sê KANSA se Hoof van Sake-ontwikkeling, Rachel Wall.

Read English media release here.

KANSA moedig maatskappye en individue aan om te help om ‘n verskil te maak deur hulle hare te laat skeer of te laat kleurspuit in ‘n verskeidenheid van kleure en daardeur kankeroorwinnaars deur ‘n R50 skenking (of R25 vir kinders onder 12) te ondersteun. Maatskappye kan registreer en benodigdhede bestel om ‘n Shavathon op 1 en 2 Maart by hul werkspersele aan te bied. Mense kan ook verder op 3 en 4 Maart 2012 by hulle naaste winkelsentrum deelneem. Deelnemers kan hulle hare laat kleurspuit met stensils in die vorm van ‘n ster, skoenlapper, blom, sokkerbal, weerligstraal of die woord ‘warrior’.

Nuut vir die KANSA 2012 Shavathon is ‘n aanlyn platform vir vrywilligers en Suid-Afrikaanse maatskappye om deel te neem as aanlyn ‘kampioene’ deur fondse te in en pryse te wen – neem deel deur die ‘like’ knoppie op ons Facebook te kliek by www.facebook.com/CANSAShavathon. Neem deel aan KANSA se aanlyn-gemeenskap, volg ons op Twitter: @Shavathon en verkondig die woord ver en wyd. Besoek www.shavathon.org.za om vandag nog in te skryf of maak ‘n veilige aanlyn-skenking.

Wall sluit af deur te sê “KANSA se Shavathon is een van die land se mees aangrypende openbare geleenthede waar mense uit verskillende gemeenskappe en onder verskillende omstandighede kan deelneem. Ons sien uit na die Suid-Afrikaanse gemeenskap se ruimhartige deelname hieraan in 2012 – ‘n baie simboliese wyse om ondersteuning aan kankeroorwinnaars te betoon.”

KANSA Shavathon Vennote

SABC 2 – CSI media vennoot, Wahl Clipper, Warehouse & Courier IT  Academy Brushware, Newsclip Media Monitering en Limegreen Online Design.

Omtrent KANSA en die KANSA Shavathon

• Dis die 9^de nasionale KANSA Shavathon wat onafhanklik deur KANSA personeel en vrywilligers bestuur word. Om jou hare te verloor is ‘n algemene newe-effek van kankerterapie – daarom is die skeer van hare ‘n simboliese gebaar van ondersteuning aan kankeroorwinnaars. Om jou hare te kleurspuit is ‘n alternatiewe opsie vir diegene wat nie hulle hare wil laat skeer nie. KANSA Shavathon word by meer as 300 werksplekke en organisasies op 1 en 2 Maart gehou, en by meer as 200 winkelsentrums op 3 en 4 Maart 2012.
• KANSA bied ‘n unieke geïntegreerde diens aan die publiek en aan almal wat deur kanker geraak word. As voorste rolspeler in kankernavorsing (meer as R6 miljoen word jaarliks spandeer) word die wetenskaplike bevindings en kennis deur ons navorsing ingewin aangewend om ons gesondheidsprogramme te rig en ons waghondfunksie te versterk.
• Ons verreikende gesondheidsprogramme sluit voorkomings- en bewusmakingsveldtogte in. KANSA Sorgsentrums sluit stoma en limfedeem klinieke in, mediese toerustinghuur, tolvry lyn en ondersteuning aan kinders en hulle gesinne wat deur kanker geraak word. Pasiëntsorg en – ondersteuning word by wyse van die 13 KANSA Sorgtuistes in die groot metropolitaanse gebiede en ‘n hospitium (in Polokwane) vir plattelandse pasiënte aangebied, asook KANSA se TLC Lodge vir verblyf vir die ouers van pediatriese onkologie-pasiënte.

(Vir meer inligting besoek www.cansa.org.za of www.shavathon.org.za of skakel KANSA tolvry op 0800 22 66 22, of e-pos: info@cansa.org.za)