Register here – http://www.daredevilrun.com/
Not in JHB or CT on the 30th of Jan?
13 Feb you can join us at any of these cities:
George – Bloemfontein – Bethlehem – Durban – Louis Trichardt – Nelspruit
Register here for 13 Feb – http://www.cansa.org.za/hollarddaredevilrun/
It’s not every day that you find 1 000’s of speedo-clad men running through the streets of Johannesburg during Friday afternoon traffic – but once a year, men of all shapes and sizes gather for a good cause and a whole lot of fun.
Born in a pub in 2009, the Daredevil Run has gone from one brave soul daring to jog through peak hour traffic in a speedo, to a massive countrywide phenomenon with a noble cause.
The Hollard Daredevil Run will take to the streets in order to raise further awareness of prostate and testicular cancer.
The run has found a new home within the Hollard family, changing its colour from red to purple, as it gears up to host our Daredevils for an afternoon of energetic speedo fun.
Traditionally a November event, the race has moved to a new date and time, now taking place on 30 January and 13 February 2015.
Each year, more and more men join the Daredevil movement to help run cancer outta town. The more men that participate, the louder our message is heard.
In turn, this results in a greater amount of money being raised. These funds will be spent on cancer screening and awareness programmes in disadvantaged communities across South Africa.
Screening for prostate and testicular cancer is crucial as early detection literally saves lives.
13 Feb you can join us at any of these cities:
George – Bloemfontein – Bethlehem – Durban – Louis Trichardt – Nelspruit
19 January 2015 – Wednesday, 4 February 2015 marks World Cancer Day and CANSA is emphasising that cancer is “not beyond us” in terms of cancer control and reducing the impact of the disease. Download poster…
Elize Joubert, CANSA’s Acting CEO says “World Cancer Day is important because the global cancer epidemic is huge and set to rise. Currently 8.2 million people die from cancer worldwide every year – in South Africa, more than 100 000 are diagnosed annually. This day helps us spread the word and raise the profile of cancer”. See warning signs of cancer in adults & youth…
According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevent (CDC) more than twice as many people die from cancer than from Aids, malaria, and tuberculosis combined. The World Health Organization (WHO) projects that without immediate action, the global number of deaths from cancer will increase by nearly 80% by 2030, with most occurring in low- and middle-income countries.
Taking place under the tagline ‘Not beyond us’, World Cancer Day focusses on taking a positive and proactive approach to the fight against cancer, highlighting that solutions do exist regarding cancer care and early detection and that they are within reach.
As part of World Cancer Day, CANSA is hosting Open Days at its 30 CANSA Care Centres countrywide inviting communities, workplaces and the media to visit and find out more about our care and support programmes.
“We want to ensure fewer people develop cancer and that cancer Survivors are successfully treated and offered care, support, guidance and advice to all those affected by cancer to ensure a better quality of life. We know that cancer can have a serious impact on a person’s emotional, physical and mental state – so by understanding and responding to that impact – the quality of life for patients, their loved ones and caregivers can be maximised,” Joubert added.
CANSA provides comprehensive care and support programmes for cancer patients and their families, to help them find the best care solution and advice on managing side effects of treatment, be it physical, emotional and / or spiritual.
Joubert states, “Take part in our Open Days and find out more about how we work towards a cancer-free world. Many of our CANSA Care Centre teams also provide early detection & screening programmes to help reduce the cancer risk, while our nine Mobile Health Clinics provide screening and early detection programmes in remote areas.”
She concluded, “For many people facing a cancer diagnosis, it’s the toughest fight of their lives. Maintaining social support networks and talking about cancer is important for both the person living with cancer and their caregiver. So we encourage cancer survivors to join our ‘iSurvivor’ e-online support programme.
It’s a free, e-mail based programme written by a cancer survivor to help other survivors cope better. It’s a manageable guide with all the helpful resources available such as health information, where the nearest CANSA Care Centre is, how to lead a balanced lifestyle, how to reduce the risk of recurrence of cancer and where to find counselling and support.” More resources for cancer Survivors may be found here…
19 Januarie 2015 – Woensdag 4 Februarie is Wêreld Kankerdag en die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (KANSA) benadruk die feit dat kanker nie buite beheer is nie en dat die impak van die siekte verminder kan word. Laai plakkaat af…
Elize Joubert, KANSA se waarnemende Hoof Uitvoerende Beampte, sê: “Wêreld Kankerdag is belangrik omdat die wêreldwye kankerepidemie groot is en nog steeds besig is om te groei. Tans sterf 8.2 miljoen mense jaarliks aan kanker – in Suid Afrika word meer as 100 000 mense jaarliks met kanker gediagnoseer. Wêreld Kankerdag help ons om die woord te versprei en om die profiel van kanker te verhoog.”
Volgens die Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sterf meer as twee keer soveel mense aan kanker as aan Vigs, malaria en tuberkulose gekombineerd. Die Wêreld Gesondheidsorganisasie (WGO) voorspel dat die wêreldwye aantal kankersterftes teen 2030 met 80% sal toeneem as daar nie onmiddellik ingegryp word nie en sê ook dat die meeste aantal sterftes in lae en middelvlak lande sal voorkom.
Onder die vaandel van: “Nie buite ons bereik nie”, fokus Wêreld Kankerdag op ‘n positiewe en proaktiewe benadering tot die stryd teen kanker en beklemtoon dat oplossings aangaande kankersorg en vroeë opsporing wel bestaan en dat dit binne ons bereik is.
As deel van Wêreld Kankerdag maak KANSA die deure van hul 30 KANSA Sorgtuistes landswyd oop en nooi gemeenskappe, werksplekke en die media uit om tydens die Ope Dag die Sorgtuistes te besoek en meer uit te vind oor KANSA se sorg- en ondersteuningsprogramme.
“Ons wil seker maak dat minder mense kanker ontwikkel en dat kankeroorwinnaars suksesvol behandel word. KANSA bied sorg, ondersteuning, leiding en raad aan almal wie se lewe deur kanker geraak word om sodoende hulle lewenskwaliteit te verbeter. Ons weet dat kanker ‘n ernstige impak op mense se emosionele, fisiese en geestelike lewens het. Omdat ons begrip het vir die impak en dit wil verlig, poog ons om die lewenskwaliteit van pasiënte, hul geliefdes en die mense wat hulle versorg, maksimaal te verbeter,” sê Joubert.
KANSA bied omvattende sorg- en ondersteuningsprogramme aan vir kankerpasiënte en hul gesinne en bied ook sorg en raad aan oor die hantering van die newe-effekte van kankerbehandeling op fisiese, emosionele en geestelike vlak.
Joubert sê: “ Neem deel en sluit by ons aan tydens ons Ope Dag en vind meer uit oor hoe ons werk om ‘n kankervrye wêreld te help skep. Talle van ons spanne by KANSA se Sorgsentrums verskaf ook programme oor vroeë siftingstoetse om te help om die risiko van kanker te verlaag. Ons 9 Mobiele Gesondheidsklinieke reis na verafgeleë dele van ons land om siftingstoetse te doen en om programme oor vroeë opsporing aan te bied.”
“Vir talle mense is die kankerdiagnose wat hulle in die gesig staar, die moeilikste tyd van hulle lewe. Die instandhouding van sosiale ondersteuningsnetwerke en om oor kanker te praat, is belangrik vir die persoon wat met kanker saamleef en die mense wat hulle versorg.
“Ons moedig kankeroorwinnaars aan om by ons ‘iSurvivor-program aan te sluit. Dit vorm deel van ons e-online ondersteuningprogramme – ‘n gratis kursus per epos wat deur ‘n kankeroorwinnaar geskryf is om ander oorwinnaars te help om die diagnose van kanker beter te aanvaar en te hanteer.
Dit is ‘n hanteerbare gids wat al die nuttige en beskikbare hulpbronne bevat … inligting soos gesondheid, waar die naaste KANSA Sorgsentrum geleë is, hoe om ‘n gebalanseerde lewenswyse te handhaaf, hoe om die risiko van terugkerende kanker te verminder en waar om ondersteuning en berading te ontvang.” Vind meer hulpbronne vir kankeroorwinnaars hier…
Step2dream Dance Academy presents ‘Battlefield’ dance production. Please support this production as proceeds will be donated to the CANSA Cosmos Care Centre.
Invite all your family and friends!
CANSA would like to know what your concerns and point of view are. Do you have something you would like to share? Do so in the comment box below. Please note that these comments will be public, should they be approved.
2 February 2015 – The 4th of February marks the International World Cancer Day and the International Childhood Cancer Day follows on the 15th of February.
Cancer is the leading cause of death globally and the top killer among the non-communicable diseases (NCD’s) which are the major focus of the WHO and UN. The World Economic Forum held in Davos from the 21-24 January had two sessions dedicated to the role of political, civic and business leaders role in turning the tide on cancer.
The 2015 global campaign for World Cancer Day and International Childhood Cancer Day 2015 is themed: ‘Not Beyond Us’ and “Act now for kids with cancer”.
With the focus on:
The Cancer Alliance is working closely with the DoH and other role players to address the following priorities for effective cancer control in SA:
Cancer stigma is well documented and a reality on our South African communities impacting negatively of the disease even further. People Living With Cancer, a member organisation of Cancer Alliance, will be launching a compelling video, “Unsilenced” for World Cancer Day on their website.
Let’s raise our collective voices in the name of improving our general knowledge around cancer and dismissing misconceptions about the disease.
The Cancer Alliance is a collective group of cancer control non-profit organisations and cancer advocates brought together under a common mandate as result of the May 2011 Voice of Cancer Survivor Forum, a platform which allowed cancer survivors to express their needs regarding access to quality of care, attitudes, practices, policies of cancer control and services in South Africa.
The Alliance seeks to provide a platform of collaboration for cancer civil society to speak with one voice and be a powerful tool to effect change for all South Africans affected by cancer. The Alliance will act as a watchful eye on strategies and policies that ensure the significant reduction of South Africa’s cancer burden and improved access to care for all cancer patients.
The Cancer Alliance will achieve this through the publication of position statements / papers and baseline papers as well as public messaging relating to such publications. This will be strengthened with focused advocacy and lobbying activities with relevant stakeholders regarding issues faced by all South Africa’s Cancer patients.
Members: amaBele Belles, Breast Health Foundation, Cause Marketing Fundraisers incorporating Pink Drive and More Balls that Most, Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), Can-Sir, Cancer Buddies, CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation, Hospice Palliative Care Association of SA (HPCA_SA) IGAZI Foundation, Look Good Feel Better, National Council Against Smoking, People Living With Cancer, Pink Trees for Pauline, Reach for Recovery, Sinomusanothando Community Development, The Sunflower Fund, The Vrede Foundation, S.J. Meyer and C.C. Green.
Visit www.canceralliance.co.za to find out more information. For press-related enquiries, please contact the following Cancer Alliance Executive Committee Members:
1) World economic forum press release on special meeting held on 23rd and 24th January to discuss the impact of cancer.
http://www.ecco-org.eu/Global/News/Latest-News/2015/01/NEWS-World-leaders-gathering-at-Davos-face-calls-for-bold-action-to-turn-the-tide-on-cancer
2) World Cancer Day Fact Sheet from the Union for International Cancer Control
http://www.worldcancerday.org/sites/wcd/files/atoms/files/UICC_OnePager_WCD_FA_screen.pdf
3) 2008 report on cancer incidence in South Africa
http://www.nioh.ac.za/?page=national_cancer_registry&id=41
4) Join the global call to “ACT NOW for KIDS with CANCER”
(#actnow4kidswithcancer)
http://internationalchildhoodcancerday.org
5) For information for parents and health practitioners about childhood cancerwww.saccsg.co.za
6) Background information on Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) http://www.cdc.gov/hpv/whatishpv.html and Hepatitis B Virus https://www.gems.gov.za/default.aspx?Page=2916
9 February 2015: The Absa Cape Epic is taking place from 15 to 22 March 2015, with seven teams riding in support of CANSA, an official charity for the event. The Prologue of the race starts at the base of the iconic Table Mountain in Cape Town, and finishes off eight days later at Meerendal Wine Estate in Durbanville.
CANSA will be hosting sunscreen points at every stage of the race and offering free sunscreen to all riders and spectators. In addition to supplying sunscreen (which goes along with promoting being SunSmart to reduce the cancer risk) another important focus for CANSA at this year’s event will be to screen for skin cancer using a FotoFinder – a mole-mapping dermoscope device.
CANSA’s CEO, Elize Joubert says, “Our CANSA team will host health awareness exhibitions and offer free sunscreen at the Elgin, Worcester and Wellington stages. And we’ll be doing skin cancer mole mapping screening at the Prologue (15 March) and Grand Finale at Meerendal (22 March) with the FotoFinder. We encourage the riders and public to come and get screened and learn how to reduce your risk.”
The event attracts riders from all over the world, each with their own reason for taking part. CANSA has seven teams riding in support of them under the ‘CANSA Active’ group, some of whom are raising money for CANSA through online efforts leading up to the race.
For the second year in a row, Ruben Folgado and Sergio Paz, two cyclists from Spain, who have both been affected by cancer, will ride the Absa Cape Epic in support of the CANSA. Along with them will be teams from Spain, Australia and South Africa.
Gary Samuel Aaron, a cyclist from one of the Australian teams has this to say; “In 2003 my daughter, Sara, who was three years old at the time, was diagnosed with a large brain tumour. After several long surgical procedures and years of rehabilitation she is doing unbelievably well. She is 15 now and such an inspiration, she even summited Kilimanjaro with me last year. She is the reason why I am participating in this race, and doing it for CANSA.”
“For the second year, we have international riders (and more than we had previously) who are riding for CANSA in the Cape Epic. It’s amazing to see people from all over the world join the fight against cancer and support our cause. All of these riders have been affected by cancer in some way and it gives us hope to see how they inspire those around them to join the fight,” continues Joubert.
All of the CANSA Active riders are helping CANSA raise awareness about leading a balanced lifestyle, playing sport safely in the sun as well as providing education on being cancer-aware by encouraging smart choices with regards to diet and lifestyle. CANSA Active also gives riders the opportunity to participate in their favourite sporting activity or race, while raising funds online to support CANSA’s care and support to those affected by cancer.
Malignant melanoma (sometimes referred to as only melanoma) is the most dangerous form of skin cancer and currently accounts for approximately 1% of all cancer deaths. South Africa has one of the highest incidences, if not the highest, of malignant melanoma in the world as far as Caucasians are concerned. Melanoma is caused mainly by intense, occasional UV exposure (frequently leading to sunburn), especially in those who are genetically predisposed to the disease.
Cyclist, riders, runners, and anyone who partakes in outdoor sports are exposed to the sun’s UV rays, which can put them at risk for skin cancer.
Some of our CANSA Active teams will be raising money for CANSA through online fundraising pages they have created, leading up to the race.
CANSA is looking to recruit a suitable candidate in the position of Cancer Information Officer (CANSA Science & Resource Centre – Mowbray) and invites competent and qualified persons to apply for the following position.
To provide comprehensive and credible information about cancer and support services available by phone and e-mail to cancer patients, their families, cancer survivors, the general public and healthcare professionals in a professional, informative, personal and timely manner.
Wednesday, 4 February 2015 marked World Cancer Day and CANSA is emphasising that cancer is “not beyond us” in terms of cancer control and reducing the impact of the disease.
Lucy Balona, CANSA, discusses the following:
World Cancer Day is important because the global cancer epidemic is huge and set to rise. Currently 8.2 million people die from cancer worldwide every year – in South Africa, more than 100 000 are diagnosed annually. This day helps CANSA spread the word and raise the profile of cancer. Read more…
Joburg Today TV – 9 Febrary 2015: Heidi Brauer, Chief Marketing Officer Hollard & Lucy Balona, CANSA, chat about the history of the Daredevil Run and how it is raising awareness re prostate and testicular cancer, in order to promote early detection.
Says Lucy Balona, “People are running in support of somebody.”
Participation in the Daredevil Run has become about encouraging those affected by cancer, as well as educating and reducing cancer risk. It certainly has got men talking openly about awareness of men’s cancers.
John Owens, Mr SA 2014, says that 5 km’s may seem like a long run, but when you’re running with the other guys for a good cause with such a great vibe, it does not feel long at all!
Eddy Rust, Mr SA Bachelor 2015, feels that the race gives men the opportunity to stand up for & fight for something important together… – in peak hour traffic!
Shaun Harris, SA Swimmer, also enjoyed the race even though it is very different from training in the pool!
One of the brave participants said that the more people are aware, the more responsible they become in looking after themselves. He had his first finger-prick PSA Test this year and is determined to make the Daredevil Run & PSA screening an annual habit.
Learn how to live a balanced lifestyle & be inspired by cancer Survivors
June marks International Cancer Survivors’ Day & CANSA would like to share the following message with our cancer Survivors:
“We are honoured to wish you a happy International Cancer Survivors’ Day. You show us that life after a cancer diagnosis can be meaningful, productive and even inspiring. This is something to celebrate! We also pay tribute to all our health care providers, caregivers and researchers who devote their efforts to increase the length and quality of the life of our cancer Survivors.” (Elize Joubert CANSA’s Acting CEO). Read more…
17 February 2015 – CANSA held their first CANSA Shavathon 12 years ago, and in 2015, the event is still going strong – with men, women, children, caregivers, cancer Survivors and people whose lives have been personally touched by cancer, rallying the troops and joining in on the nationwide event, each with their own reason for getting involved.
When people head out to a local shopping centre on Saturday 28 February 2015 and at selected venues on 1 March, they will have the opportunity to shave their hair, donate their ponytail (of 25cm in length – that will go toward making wigs for cancer patients in need or purchase a CANSA wrap or spray their hair.
Elize Joubert, CANSA’s Acting CEO says, “Shavathon is such a fun way to get involved in the fight against cancer, by shaving, spraying, ‘wrapping’ or donating your hair. To add to the fun, we’ve created a range of trendy new stencils especially for families and children for spraying hair. Spray used is made from vegetable dye and is safe to use, it lasts only a day and washes out easily. We invite people to get their colleagues, family and friends ready for Shavathon 2015.”
This year’s CANSA Shavathon will see certain venues hosting blood drives at the same time.“Over 26% of blood donations are used for the treatment of cancer patients, as well as other terminal diseases so it’s important, we partner and help show our support for those battling with cancer.” says Vanessa Raju, Communications Manager for the South African National Blood Service (SANBS). See CANSA Shavathon venues hosting blood drives…
CANSA Shavathon Public Service Announcements (PSA)’s will be aired on radio stations across the country. The voices behind the nationwide PSA’s are Rozanne McKenzie (radio and TV personality) and talented nine-year old Laila Mackay. Sticking with a proudly South African vibe, the backing tracks used for the PSA’s are Cassper Nyovest’s ‘Alive’ and Stefan Dixon’s ‘Over and Over’.
The cost of R50 for adults and R25 for children under 12 years old, will go towards funding the care and support programmes that CANSA offers, mainly rendered at CANSA Care Centres to those affected by cancer. “Our CANSA Care Centres offer support in many forms to cancer patients, their families and anyone who wants to know more about the disease.” concluded Joubert.
Many workplaces around the country will be supporting the cause by hosting a Shavathon at their workplace between 2-6 March. Globeflight will kick off the corporate Shavathon events on 20 February 2015, and they will be hosting Shavathon events at 17 of their branches offices nationwide, as well as an event in Swaziland and Tanzania.
“Having been closely involved with CANSA Shavathon over the past few years has made us realise that we are all able to help cancer survivors so easily with this campaign. Shaving or spraying is an act to show our support for those affected by cancer. So we starting the magic on 20 Feb and challenge other corporate companies to also make a difference,” encourages Jo-Anne Grace, Sales & Marketing Director at Globeflight.
UNISA Space Art Gallery and CANSA invites you to the group art exhibition:
Enter a Jeep Warrior Race in support of CANSA Active!
Be active and healthy – have some Feel Good Fun, while raising awareness and funds for CANSA and the fight against cancer in SA.
CANSA staff & volunteers are present at CANSA Active Events, raising awareness about living a balanced lifestyle; playing sport safely in the sun and providing free sunscreen that carries the CANSA SunSmart Seal.
English Press Release
Donate Blood at Shavathon
Globeflight Challenging Corporates to Support Shavathon