About CANSA Shavathon
CANSA Shavathon is one of South Africa’s best-loved events in support of a very worthy cause, namely showing solidarity with those affected by cancer. Losing one’s hair is a common side-effect of cancer therapy – so shaving your head has become a symbolic gesture of support for cancer Survivors.
Colouring your hair or paying a Bail Out Fee have become options for those who prefer not to shave, or who can’t shave on the day. For those who like to be actively engaged and to make a difference, Shavathon embraces volunteers. Their support is invaluable.
2025 – Our 23rd Shavathon
This is our 23rd national CANSA Shavathon, independently managed by CANSA staff and volunteers, and we can’t wait to see you at one of our events! Show your support by bringing your loved ones along – the options are endless – you can shave, spray or stencil your hair, OR do all 3!
Events at certain malls will take place on Saturday, 1 March 2025. Our Shavathon Hosts, whether workplaces, organisations, schools, or individuals will be holding their own events from Monday, 3rd March to 31 March 2025.*
*NOTE: CANSA’s Shavathon events have become so popular, that we have changed our focus from an annual national Shavathon at participating malls across the country, to participation through communities and corporates / workplaces all year round.
Shavathon’s Online Fundraising Platform
See how to raise funds online as a Shavathon Champion and join CANSA’s online community to help spread the word about Shavathon far and wide.
Find out how communities and corporates / workplaces can host events and challenge your competition to do so too! Or if you would like to, you can support Shavathon at your local participating mall.
About CANSA
In order to fund our unique, integrated service and our holistic care & support to those affected by cancer, CANSA relies on the goodwill of individuals, government and corporate partners to support projects such as CANSA Shavathon.
CANSA is committed to connecting people facing cancer with information, day-to-day help as well as emotional support they need in the communities where they live. Our aim is to ensure that cancer Survivors and their loved ones don’t have to face cancer alone; we’re here to support them through every step of their cancer journey.*
Your support helps us to continue the fight against cancer in South Africa and brings us closer to the challenge of a cancer-free society within our generation. Let this become our legacy to our children and generations to come.
* The responsibility rests with patients to contact CANSA for assistance. CANSA is not informed of any diagnoses / of patients being treated at medical centres. Family need to obtain permission from patients, before CANSA may contact them. Read more…
How funds raised at Shavathon are used to fight cancer…
Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) number – Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA): 130001397
Non Profit Organisation Registration number – Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA): 000-524 NPO
Queries CANSA
Visit www.cansa.org.za or call CANSA toll-free 0800 22 66 22, or email: info@cansa.org.za
