Cancer touched my life personally in 2015, when my husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer. It was a dark time that tested my faith, but I remained hopeful and I quickly became his strength.
God prepared me for 25 years for this moment, to not only be a wife and mother but to be a caregiver as well. My amazing husband unfortunately passed away in March 2019. I have given part of myself to CANSA and those affected by this dreaded disease.
I have been a volunteer at numerous Cuppa For CANSA events and registered two teams in the CANSA Relay For Life Garden Route event, while I also host annual fundraisers for CANSA.

Alna Kraak – My caregiving journey started in 1987 as a registered nurse at Groote Schuur Hospital’s Oncology Department. Personally, I was also affected by cancer as I had lost my father-in-law and two uncles to the disease. Patient care is my main priority, but my love for people goes beyond patient services.

CANSA Relay For Life celebrated Life and Hope in the best way we could during the COVID-19 pandemic on 6 June 2020. Thank You to EP Digital South Africa (Emanuel and Jacques) for all the hard work and walking with us on this virtual journey! Your support helps fund our care and support programmes provided […]

Breyton Paulse, Springbok rugby legend, shares about CANSA’s Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme which supports parents, guardians, children and teens affected by cancer.

Watch video: CANSA’s Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme

Watch Global Hero of Hope, Ardath Datnow’s inspiring Story of Hope.

Watch Global Hero of Hope, Leonie Harry’s inspiring Story of Hope.

Watch Global Hero of Hope, Anthea Lewis’s inspiring Story of Hope.

Watch Global Hero of Hope, Wynand Pienaar’s inspiring Story of Hope.

Watch Global Hero of Hope, Sadiyah Moerat’s inspiring Story of Hope

Watch Global Hero of Hope, Elaine Bronkhorst’s inspiring Story of Hope.

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.