Media Releases

We are excited to be a part of the Western Cape’s most prestigious race. Join CANSA Active at the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Two Oceans Half Marathon. We are thankful for the 60 charity entries we sold and for the CANSA Active fundraising champions who support our cause. Consider making your run even more meaningful, by creating a personal fundraising page for CANSA to support the work we do for cancer patients, caregivers and loved ones…

Categories: Media Releases
Published: 26 Feb 2024

Spectators at this week’s African Karting Cup (AKC), which is taking place at Zwartkops Kart Circuit in Centurion between 15 – 17 February, will not only have the opportunity to see 40 of the finest participants from all over Africa battling it out, but will also be able to lend support to CANSA. CANSA is excited to host a Shavathon at the event with our theme this year – ‘Be Colourfully Kind’. It’s CANSA’s 22nd year of hosting Shavathon events and what better way to celebrate than for the karting community to focus on kindness…

Categories: CANSA Active - Go Wild, Media Releases
Published: 13 Feb 2024

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

Sox Footwear and CANSA Active have joined forces in an exciting collaboration aimed at promoting an active, healthy, balanced lifestyle while raising awareness and funds for CANSA’s fight against cancer in South Africa. The collaboration features a range of CANSA Active socks and UV 50+ protective sleeve designs that are available for purchase online…

Categories: Media Releases
Published: 5 Mar 2023

The Garden Route Extended Adventure Tour (GREAT) 2022 embarks on its second tour with 10 riders cycling from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) to Cape Town, over the course of six days, in a bid to raise funds for CANSA, and Love Your Nuts, and further raising awareness of men’s heath, specifically testicular cancer…

Categories: CANSA Active - Cycle, CANSA Active Champions' Blog, Media Releases
Published: 26 Apr 2022

It’s important for us to be the voice for children living with cancer as they need to be heard. They need our help to get through the cancer journey and treatment. Too many never even get the treatment and support they need. And we can help in our small way by raising awareness and funds towards CANSA’s TLC programme

Categories: CANSA Active - Cycle, CANSA Active Champions' Blog, Media Releases
Published: 28 Feb 2022

5 February 2021 – As part of CANSA’s 90th anniversary celebrations this year, and to raise awareness about cancer affecting children, a group of cyclists known as the HALO ‘Helping A Little One’ Team, will cycle from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town and raise funds for CANSA TLC, which supports children with cancer. Husband and […]

Categories: CANSA Active - Cycle, Media Releases, News
Published: 10 Feb 2021

9 February 2021 – CANSA is partnering with ReboundSA to present a national Bounce-a-thon taking place in over 20 locations across the country on 20 February 2021. ReboundSA has recently been awarded CANSA’s Smart Choice Seal of Recognition, as physical activity helps to lower the cancer risk. Leillani Geduld, CANSA’s Corporate Relationship Coordinator hopes that […]

Categories: CANSA Active - Go Wild, Media Releases
Published: 10 Feb 2021