The 16th national Shavathon is around the corner, so update your calendar, and invite everyone who matters to join you at your local shopping centre event, or take part in events organised by others in your community.

Our theme this year is ‘Colouring HOPE’.

While the words ‘colouring’ and ‘hope’ might not be top of mind when thinking of cancer, CANSA would like to emphasize that a diagnosis is no longer a death sentence.

More people are living beyond cancer, and they need a public show of support to encourage them to keep fighting the disease and to adapt to living with the side effects of treatment.

We hope you’ll join us in showing those affected by cancer that they are not alone!

Shavathon is Fun for a Serious Cause

Participating provides an opportunity for everyone, young or old, to be involved in Colouring Hope, by spraying or stencilling their hair, or shaving their head, or donating a ponytail that will go towards making a wig for a cancer Survivor.

Selfie boards are also available to share the fun and action with others while creating awareness of cancer and the need to support cancer Survivors (patients), caregivers and loved ones. Limited Edition CANSA Colouring Hope Wraps (R50) and CANSA Colouring Books & Crayons (R25) for kids will be available at selected venues.

It is a time to laugh, have fun, reflect, shed a tear, to be thankful, and to pay respect to those fighting cancer, alongside others who are similarly affected.

Where to Go?

Shavathon events will take place at shopping centres across the country on Saturday, 2nd March, with a few venues offering events on Sunday, 3rd March. Adults pay R50 and children u / 12 R25 to participate. Funds received will go towards CANSA’s care & support programmes for patients,

Host Your Own Shavathon Event

Those wishing to host their own event can register and order Shavathon products through the Shavathon eShop. Anyone can host an event, it is not limited to workplaces, organisations or schools. The deadline for registration and orders is Tuesday, 22nd February. An early bird discount applies if orders are placed by Friday, 1st February. Hosts’ events will take place from the 4th to 8th March.

Make Your Shavathon Participation Count by Raising Funds Online

Participants are also invited to open an online fundraising page before Shavathon events and to invite their contacts to support the action they will take on behalf of cancer Survivors on the day, by making a donation.