The Cancer Association of South Africa
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Support Awareness Campaigns & Cancer Screening
In October CANSA raises awareness about the most prevalent cancers affecting SA women. The top 5 cancers currently affecting SA women include: breast, cervical, colorectal, uterine and lung cancer. Throughout the year CANSA teaches women in communities across the country about the factors that can increase personal cancer risk, symptoms of the disease to enable early detection and about cancer screening offered.
How CANSA Helps
From 2017 to 2018, CANSA reached over 1, 3 million directly through more than
4 540 000 health talks and exhibitions, distributed almost 90 000 information pamphlets and over 1 930 posters to promote health awareness campaigns and a further 135 000 youth were reached through 731 school programmes.
CANSA also conducted 11 900 Clinical Breast examinations to detect breast lumps and facilitated an additional 1500 in partnership with the Department of Health and over 6 000 Pap smears (screening test to identify women at risk of developing cancer of the cervix) and facilitated an additional 2 100 in partnership with the Department of Health.
How YOU Can Help
Please partner with us by supporting our partners for Women’s Health awareness campaigns, so that together we can make a difference by empowering women with knowledge and reducing their cancer risk:
Pink Trees for Pauline
Purchase the signature pink material or a stunning Doek and show your support. ‘Doek with a difference’ is an exciting way for the business sector to become involved to make a difference in the cancer communities of South Africa. The head wraps or scarves are sold for R70 each. They are also available in green. Pink fabric and ‘Doeks’ are available at all CANSA Care Centres country-wide.
Avon iThemba Walkathon
Participating women will have the opportunity to undergo a free Clinical Breast Examination by CANSA at registration on 17 and 18 October as well as at the annual iThemba Walkathon scheduled for Sunday, 20 October at Marks Park. CANSA will have two mobile health clinics operated by qualified nurses to take participants through a full assessment as well as refer them to the relevant doctors or hospitals where a participant shows any of the signs or symptoms of breast cancer. The assessment will highlight risk factors as well as ways to help minimise them.
Rooibos Bra Auction
A jaw-droppingly beautiful bra, made almost entirely of used Rooibos tea bags, has been created by a leading lingerie brand to shine the spotlight on breast cancer which affects 1 in 27 women in South Africa. The Rooibos bra forms part of several other CANSA initiatives this October to create widespread awareness of breast cancer and other cancers affecting women. CANSA hopes as interest continues to build around the Rooibos bra, that women – young and old – heed the call for regular breast screenings and examinations.
Sign up with Curves
Those who sign up as members from the 1 to 31 October 2019, will help to support CANSA, as Curves will donate up to R400 to CANSA on your behalf
Onyx Equestrian Shirts & Numnahs
CANSA will receive 20% from the sale of Onyx Equestrian’s Tanya Range (sun shirts and numnahs). The UV protective shirts can be worn for horse riding and for any other sport or for everyday wear, and may be purchased online.
Polo Pink Pony Collection
Join the fight against cancer. When you buy from the Pink Pony collection, Polo will donate 15% of the proceeds to CANSA.
Falke CANSA Sock
Falke, the no.1 sock brand in SA is known for its functional and high quality socks. In support of CANSA’s Women’s Health campaign, a limited edition Falke CANSA Sock has been made available to the public.
TTees Cape Town
TTees produce T-shirts with a cause, designed to create awareness about breast cancer. A portion of every sale that is made will be donated towards CANSA’s awareness campaigns.
Once a Puppet T-Shirts
For each Once a Puppet T-shirt purchased, 25% of the proceeds will be donated to CANSA.
Barclay & Clegg Mastectomy Products
Barclay & Clegg will give 5% of all Mastectomy products sold, to CANSA, and supply information and advice on fitting and wearing mastectomy products and what to expect after a mastectomy. Products sold include: Breast Prosthesis, Mastectomy Bras, Lymph Products, Mastectomy Swimwear, Lingerie, Swimwear, Sports Bras, Active Wear.
Silicone Rings
Core Active Brands produces silicone rings that are worn as an alternative to traditional wedding rings and are the perfect rings for outdoor enthusiasts.
Cancer Awareness Ribbons
Prestige Awards manufactures these awareness ribbons using metal and coloured enamel paint, styled in the form of the looped ribbon. These are worn as a recognisable lapel pin and are a constant reminder of how important it is to remain vigilant about the early signs of a malignancy. For every ribbon sold, R2 will be donated to CANSA...
Pick n Pay Shopping Bag
Pick n Pay is selling a limited edition re-usable shopping bag, made 100% from recycled plastic bottles – to raise awareness of cancer during October / November 2019. Pick n Pay will donate R1 from the sale of every bag to CANSA.
CANSA Five Roses Pack
National Brands Ltd has produced a special, limited edition CANSA 52 pack of Five Roses, to benefit CANSA, until the end of October 2019 – R1 per pack will be donated to CANSA.
Hero SA Drawstring Refuse Bag
Hero SA is committed to making a difference in creating awareness around cancer and early detection, and offers a product that every household needs. If each family could buy Hero SA Mega Saver Drawstring Refuse Bags, they could help raise awareness of cancer and provide support to loved ones and cancer patients, as CANSA will receive 10c per bag sold.
Water Bottle Tugela Water
Tugela Enterprises PTY LTD – for every bottle of PINK labelled Tugela Water, CANSA will receive 5% of the profit. Tugela water bottles are 100% BPA-free and recyclable.
The Pines Resort
The Pines Resort is the perfect place to spend a hot summer’s day, swimming and sliding with your family and friends. The day resort has numerous water slides, swimming pools and a splash pad catering for all ages. A kiddies playground will keep the little ones entertained. During the month of October 2019, CANSA will receive R10 per adult entrance ticket sold (on weekends only)
Satin Pillow Cases
Satin Pillow Cases are proud partners of CANSA and for each satin pillow case that they sell, they will donate R1 to CANSA.
View more of our partners here, including several books written by cancer Survivors
Thanks for supporting our awareness campaigns
and helping to empower women!
