CANSA Active – Swim
Get Going with CANSA Active
One – choose your swimming event that you wish to participate in and get your entry in, or arrange your own event with friends, family or colleagues
Two – create an online fundraising project on GivenGain, for CANSA Active – click on the link below, and follow the prompts to set up your fundraiser:
- Create my CANSA Active – Swim online fundraising project
Three – tell all your contacts about your participation, sharing the url or link to your online fundraiser, and about your wish to raise funds to enable CANSA’s care and support services to cancer patients and loved ones – keep them up to date on your training regularly, as you prepare for the event and encourage them to make a donation towards your online fundraiser
Four – participate in the event – take lots of photos and share it on your social media platforms using the #CANSAactive #FeelGoodFun – make sure your contacts are cheering you on and invite them to make another donation towards your online fundraising project
How it Works
Redhill Teen Swims Eight Midmar Miles for CANSA
Grade 11 learner Esmé Kruger turned personal loss into purpose, completing the demanding Midmar Charity 8-Mile Challenge in support of CANSA.
Categories: CANSA Active - Swim, Latest News, News
Published: 18 Feb 2026
Chasing Dreams While Making a Difference
Tana Sinclair is turning a long-held dream into a meaningful mission as she prepares to swim the Midmar Mile 8-Mile Charity Challenge, all while raising funds in support of CANSA. Taking on this incredible endurance challenge reflects not only Tana’s dedication and determination, but also her commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of those affected by cancer.
Categories: CANSA Active - Swim, CANSA Active Champions' Blog, Latest News
Published: 6 Feb 2026
Aquelle Midmar 8 – Mile Charity Challenge
CANSA Active is making waves at the Aquelle Midmar Mile, with a team of 40 determined swimmers diving into the Aquelle Midmar 8-Mile Charity Challenge on 5 and 6 February in support of those affected by cancer.
Categories: CANSA Active - Swim, Latest News
Published: 5 Feb 2026
Eugendren ‘Higgins’ Thaver Swims 8 Miles for CANSA – Support His Journey!
Pietermaritzburg lifeguard and personal trainer, Eugendren “Higgins” Thaver, is taking on the aQuellé Midmar 8 Mile Charity Challenge to support CANSA Active.
Categories: CANSA Active - Swim, CANSA Active Champions' Blog, Latest News
Published: 6 Feb 2025
Making Waves for CANSA: Sue Ridder and Karen Jankelow Take on the aQuellé Midmar 8 Mile Charity Challenge
Sue Ridder and Karen Jankelow are diving in for a cause close to their hearts as they take on the aQuellé Midmar 8 Mile Charity Challenge in support of CANSA Active.
Categories: CANSA Active - Swim, CANSA Active Champions' Blog, Latest News
Published: 6 Feb 2025
Aquelle Midmar 8 – Mile Charity Challenge 2025
The aQuellé Midmar Mile, renowned as the world’s largest open water swimming event, will be held on February 8 and 9 2025. CANSA Active champions participate in the the 8 Mile Charity Challenge, which takes place ahead of the main event and involves completing eight miles (12,8 kilometres) over two days, with each mile swim […]
Categories: CANSA Active - Swim, Latest News
Published: 3 Feb 2025
Ali Erskine And Paul Scrutton Take On Mossel Bay Ironman 2024 For CANSA Active
Inspired by CANSA’s commitment to sun protection and involvement in outdoor sports events, Ali and Paul, are participating in the 2024 Mossel Bay Ironman to raise awareness about skin cancer among athletes exposed to the sun. An outdoor event such as Ironman is a great place to promote skin cancer awareness, and they are passionate about promoting this cause.
Categories: CANSA Active - Cycle, CANSA Active - Run or Walk, CANSA Active - Swim, CANSA Active Champions' Blog
Published: 31 Jul 2024
CANSA Active has 25 Swimmers Taking on 8 Mile Aquelle Midmar Mile Charity Challenge in 2024
The 51st Edition of the aQuelle Midmar Mile Charity Challenge in 2024 sees CANSA Active’s 25 swimmers taking on the 8-mile charity challenge at the Midmar Dam, and raising funds for CANSA. R 242 886 was received by CANSA from the Midmar Charity Challenge in 2023, the 50th anniversary of the event. We are thankful to all our past and current swimming champions for their support! Show your support of our CANSA Active swimmers and CANSA by making an online donation…
Categories: CANSA Active - Swim
Published: 5 Feb 2024
Fifty CANSA Active Swimmers at 50th Anniversary of the Aquellé Midmar Mile
CANSA Active was recently represented at the 50th Anniversary of the Aquellé Midmar Mile (the world’s largest open water swim) by 50 swimmers, 11 – 12 February 2023. This was the 5th year that CANSA Active swimmers participated in this event and our swimmers looked amazing in their newly launched CANSA Active branded swimwear. A huge thank you to our CANSA Active Swimmers for raising much needed funds for CANSA’s care and support programmes assisting cancer patients, loved ones and caregivers…
Categories: CANSA Active - Swim, Media Releases
Published: 7 Mar 2023
