CANSA Care Centres

Staff collectively lost 22.1 kg during the past month! This is an exciting new direction the Bloemfontein team has taken, in not only talking about the CANSA Balanced Lifestyle Campaign, but really living it. CANSA Bloemfontein challenges their CANSA Colleagues throughout SA to take up the weight loss challenge and be losers too!

According to research, skin cancer later in life is more likely due to sunburn in childhood. Children tend to be in the sun much more and are likely to get sunburnt, because of their delicate skin. CANSA received a donation […]

During a CANSA Awareness Programme for the staff of the Vredendal Tehuis vir Bejaardes, the World Cancer Day initiative “I Can, We Can” was used as the inspiration to discuss the theme ‘I Can, We Can Catch Cancer Early’. The […]

Cyclist, Boyd Smit cycled 791 km in support CANSA from 24 February to 1 March 2016. Boyd’s journey started at Carletonville and ended in Victoria West, all to raise awareness and further cancer education.

The 2016 Hollard Daredevil Run is taking place on 19 February along the Durban Promenade. The Durban edition of the Hollard Daredevil Run will see men of all ages, shapes and Speedo-sizes run along the Durban Promenade to spread the […]

The 2016 Hollard Daredevil Run is taking place on 19 February from the Garden Route Botanical Gardens. The Garden Route can expect to see a little more than it bargained for this February, as the 2016 Hollard Daredevil Run prepares […]

This week, SPAR and friends officially opened CANSA’s re-vamped Mkhuhla Care Home in Umbilo, Durban, which was given a R1.9 million make-over. This revamp followed the passing of Liz Hook, the wife of SPAR Group Director, Wayne Hook.

Two cancer Survivors, Ashton & Kirsty, will be starting the CANSA Cake and Coffee Club, a support group for young adults. Both young women have fought and beaten cancer and have joined forces to provide support for other young adults […]

CANSA TLC patient, Shahied de Bruin, was diagnosed with leukaemia at the tender age of 3 months. He turned one years old on the 21st September 2015, while still in hospital. CANSA staff and volunteers worked hard to put together […]

August 2015: The BE SUN SMART School Programme makes sunscreen instantly accessible to school goers and instills vital sun safety habits from an early age. BE SUN SMART, a school programme which installs serviced NIVEA SUN sunscreen dispensers at schools […]

12 October 2015: CANSA is teaming up with Knitted Knockers South Africa this October, for breast cancer awareness. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among South African women, with a lifetime risk of 1 in 33 women in SA […]

September 2015: For the first time since the TLC Golden Statue Project was launched, Fraserburg’s Malherbe Human Intermediate Grade 8 and 9 learners participated. Attracting the public’s attention by standing like statues with their Childhood Cancer posters & pamphlets and […]

CANSA Cape Metro created awareness around Childhood Cancers during September 2015. Firstly, a CANSA TLC presence was created at the Kenilworth Centre, Cape Town on Saturday, 3rd September 2015. Kids had a fun-filled day and enjoyed face painting & hair […]

At CANSA Polokwane Care Centre it is always a beehive of activity. Between all the projects, organising events and service delivery, there is never a dull moment. A very crucial part of CANSA Polokwane’s success, is the absolutely amazing support, […]

10% of the sale derived during the months of September and October 2015 will be donated to CANSA. Queries: Samantha Irvine Tel: 021-433 1750

It is important that cancer Survivors (patients) and loved ones are given the opportunity to receive support, share their cancer journey and celebrate life. A ‘Come & Share’ event was held at CANSA’s Tygerberg Care Home on the 26th August […]

An opportunity was provided to share information with Badisa Lutzville CBR Food Security TB Support Group beneficiaries and home based carers on the 25th August 2015. CANSA provided an informative session on breast and cervical cancer awareness. Attendees were encouraged […]