Highlights of the CANSA Relay For Life Summit 2018

Anthea Bingle “To Serve and Not be Served” I was diagnosed at the age of 36 years with Hairy Cell Leukemia. This is a rare type of cancer for women of my age and it is usually found in older males. In 2013, at the age of 50, I was invited to attend CANSA Relay […]

I will continue to be part of CANSA Relay For Life until there is a white paper bag on the side of the track with my face on it. I just can’t myself not being part of this amazing event.

Cancer not only affects the survivor but the whole family and all of the friends of the survivor. We must remember that and celebrate them as well as the survivor.

Being part of CANSA Relay For Life has greatly enriched my life with the ability to inspire not only others but myself as well. I am very thankful to be able share my story and give other survivors hope and showing them that miracles do exist.CANSA Relay For Life has become my family and cancer ha

I could not believe how many people were affected by cancer in some way. There are so many South Africans diagnosed with cancer each day. This event can spread cancer awareness and give hope to cancer survivors, their families and caregivers.

I participate in CANSA Relay For Life to show other survivors and caregivers that they are not alone and together we can.

We must celebrate life as survivors and show people that life can continue despite a cancer diagnosis. We must support those receiving treatment, and I find it very special to light candles and pay tribute to those who have lost their battle against cancer.

Woman need to make more aware of the prevalence and risks of breast cancer. That they can live a productive and normal life after a mastectomy

I was happy with my achievements and satisfied where I was at in my life. Then, BANG: “You have breast cancer.”

The first ever CANSA Hope picnic was introduced by the CANSA Relay For Life Mbombela (Nelspruit) committee. This enchanting night picnic took place on 8 March at the Lowveld Botanical Gardens with the gates open from 18:00 to 22:00. Luminaria bags lined the entrance path leading the picnic goers to the hope garden. These beautiful […]

It saddens us at CANSA to share the loss of one of our Global Heroes of Hope, Jana Grobler. She was such an inspiration to her fellow Survivors at CANSA Relay For Life Lephalale, where she served as the chairperson. Jana was always ready to help at our support groups and any other CANSA events. […]