Shavathon 2016 – host this event in your area
The countdown to Shavathon 2016 has begun – it’s the opportunity you have been waiting for to show cancer Survivors and those affected by cancer that you care.
Are you willing to step into their shoes for just a moment by shaving your hair, or able to raise awareness of the difficulties they face, while fighting cancer, with your bright, funky hairdo!
Some Shavathon 2015 participants shared their experiences with us:
Agatha says: “I’ve have had a lot of family and friends affected by cancer. Two were cleared of breast cancer, but my father still suffers from skin cancer. I believe CANSA Shavathon is a worthy cause. I donated nearly 50cm of my hair, which hopefully could be a made into a wig.”
Eunice says: “I believe that it’s important to show anyone suffering from cancer that they are not alone – that we may not understand how they feel but just to let them know that we are there whenever they need help, to talk or just a shoulder to cry on, we are here for them – no matter what.”
Host a Shavathon Event
We invite you to host a Shavathon Event during this period: Monday, 29 February 2016 – Friday, 4th March 2016. Whether you are a workplace, organisation, school or individual, we need YOUR support:
1. Set a date for your Shavathon Event.
2. Register your Shavathon Event & place your order for Shavathon Products via our Shavathon eShop – the Shavathon eShop closes on Friday, 19th February 2016, so there is no time to lose – register & order now.
3. Invite all your staff, branches, members, partners, family and friends to participate in your event.
4. Don’t forget to challenge your “competition” to host an event and see who raises the most for those affected by cancer – put the challenge out there today!
5. Promote your event on social media – build excitement & then share highlights from the event with all your contacts.
6. If you are a workplace, consider matching funds raised by employees who host their own Shavathon Event or online fundraiser.
See YOU at Shavathon 2016!
If you aren’t able to host an event or raise funds online, join us at a public Shavathon event at your nearest participating shopping centre. If you are not certain which shopping centres are participating this year, contact your local CANSA Care Centre.
Keep in the loop by seeing all updates re Shavathon 2016 on the Shavathon Website, our Facebook Page, Twitter & Instagram.
If you really aren’t able to join us this year, you can still make a difference by paying a generous ‘Bail Out’ Fee!