We are honoured and excited to share with you our South African 2022 Global Heroes of Hope! Each one of our newly selected Global heroes brings a face and voice to the cancer battle as well as reinforces the importance of the work we do on a daily basis…

Alna Kraak (Western Cape) My caregiver journey started in 1987 as a registered nurse at Groote Schuur Hospital’s Oncology Department. I was also affected as I lost my father-in-law and two uncles to cancer. I started as a CANSA volunteer in March 2009, receiving patient care and Phakamisa volunteer training. I am actively involved and […]

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The National Cancer Association was established in 1931. Today, CANSA plays a leading role in cancer research and cancer control policy development, as well as providing care, support and education to South Africans affected by the dreaded disease. Watch some of the highlights in CANSA’s 90 years of service.

In case you missed our launch view all the presentations for the CANSA Relay For Life Launch for the 2021/22 season

Show us your best creative talents and design skills for a t-shirt that best represents our 2021 theme – One Team, One Dream, One CANSA Relay For Life.

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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 […]

Francois Pienaar: My story started on 25th of March 2011. As I sat in the doctor’s office, not expecting the words that he would say next, my world collapsed as he smiled compassionately and said, “You have cancer”. It took a minute or two before the reality of what the doctor had said sunk in. […]

Kedibone Bonoko – Global Hero of Hope – 2013 Kedibone Bonoko was diagnosed with cancer of the womb at the age of 30. When the gynecologist told her that she only had three weeks to live, her world came tumbling down. Today, Kedibone lives a positive life – her new career and lifestyle is surrounded […]

Anne Pheiffer – Global Hero of Hope 2014 I was 56 when I was diagnosed with stomach cancer – my oncologist told me that it was stage 4 stomach cancer and that in all probability, I had only 6 months left to live. My first thought was that my life was in God’s hands and […]

Cheryl De Wit – Global Hero of Hope 2015 After eight chemotherapy treatments and a bi-lateral proactive mastectomy, Cheryl de Wit celebrates three years as a breast cancer survivor. Her family, especially her beautiful daughter, has motivated her every day. They never gave up HOPE throughout her journey with cancer. Cheryl realised that she was […]