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Wear a Doek that Makes a Difference

Perhaps you’ve never considered wearing a ‘doek’ before, but here’s why you should take a moment to consider trying it out. Even if it’s just for a special meeting at work or a virtual tea with friends and family.

Traditional head wraps have long been worn for cultural, religious or fashion purposes. Pink Trees for Pauline (PTFP) in association with CANSA have partnered again and invite all clubs, workplaces, schools, institutions and individuals to embrace #doekwithadifference (wearing a head wrap or scarf) OR wrapping trees in the community in pink fabric.

The #doekwithadifference campaign gives wearers the chance to communicate a non-verbal message of hope and support to those affected by cancer, while raising much necessary funds towards CANSA's care and support programmes. The colourful African wax print doeks can also be used as attractive table runners.

This year your #doekwithadifference is more colourful than ever and will be sold to raise funds at R100 each. Individuals and companies can still show their support by buying the pink fabric at R30 per metre and wrapping trees in their local towns and communities. Doeks and fabric are available at CANSA Care Centres and people are encouraged to show their support by using the hashtag #doekwithadifference on Instagram and Facebook when posting.

Showing support in your community is also a great team building opportunity and companies (big or small) could further engage with #doekwithadifference by launching ‘spin-off initiatives’ such as ‘Wrapped on Wednesday’ or ‘Best Wrapped’ and share photos on social media platforms to generate interest. Some companies even run competitions for the most head wraps / scarves sold.

Buy a Doek & Get a Screening Voucher

Those who purchase a doek will receive a 25% discount voucher on the following screening options at CANSA Care Centres: Clinical Breast Examination; Clinical Breast Exam with the breastlight; Pap smear (early detection of cervical cancer); FotoFinder screening (skin and mole analysis) or Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test which is screening for prostate cancer.

Funds raised from the sale of doeks and pink material will go a long way towards contributing to continued care and support for cancer patients. Funds raised from the 2019 campaign helped CANSA to allocate funding towards a Care Room for elderly patients in Ermelo, medical equipment, patient transport, oxygen supply, stoma bags and accommodation at CANSA Care Homes for patients receiving treatment far from home.

Wear your ‘doek’ and make a difference in the lives of cancer patients!

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