Cancer Association of SA, Werksmans Attorneys hosts shavathon
Submitted by: Werksmans Attorneys
The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and Werksmans Attorneys hosted the ever popular, CANSA Shavathon on Wednesday, 25 October 2023 at the Werksmans offices in the Western Cape to mark the 21st anniversary of Shavathon during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
With a donation fee of R50 or more, employees got their hair shaved or sprayed to raise funds for CANSA. Shavathon brings families, friends, and colleagues together in solidarity with cancer survivors. Losing hair is a common side effect of cancer treatment so participants show support by donating a fee to shave or spray their hair. All funds raised go directly towards CANSA's education and screening initiatives as well as care and support services for cancer patients and their loved ones.
Participants can be extra creative by choosing a variety of colours and stencils to add exciting designs. Hair donations, towards making a wig for cancer survivors, can also be made at Shavathon venues. The colour spray is safe to use, being made of vegetable dye, and easily comes out upon the first wash.
A director at Werksmans Attorneys, who is also on the firm's Social Responsibility Committee, Tsholofelo Inno expressed excitement for the event.
“We’re incredibly delighted to host such an iconic fundraising event and hope that it will encourage further corporates to join in the fight against cancer."
Anita Synders, National Sustainability Manager of CANSA adds, “Together, we can shave and spray for hope and make a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer. Our CANSA team is looking forward to hosting the event with Werksmans Attorneys and thank them for raising awareness and contributing to keeping our care and support programmes going. We challenge other businesses and corporates in this region, to make their workplace colourful and vibrant while supporting the cancer cause.”
Visit www.cansa.org.za or contact the nearest CANSA Care Centre, call CANSA toll-free 0800 22 66 22 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
In addition to online resources and Facebook support groups, CANSA offers multi-lingual support on WhatsApp: 072 197 9305 for English and Afrikaans and 071 867 3530 for isiXhosa, isiZulu, siSwati, Sesotho and Setswana and free Tele Counselling per appointment on 0800 22 66 22 in English, Afrikaans, isiXhosa, isiZulu, siSwati, Sesotho and Setswana. Follow CANSA on Facebook: CANSA The Cancer Association of South Africa, Twitter: @CANSA ( http://www.twitter.com/CANSA ), Instagram @cancerassociationofsouthafrica, LinkedIn and Pinterest
Werksmans is a pre-eminent corporate and commercial law firm in South Africa, a status it strives to maintain each and every day. We deliver a unique client experience, going far beyond the application of law by partnering with each client and delivering highly specialised attention, focused solutions and the best possible outcome. This disciplined approach has resulted in Werksmans being regarded as one of the most innovative firms in Africa, and beyond.
