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Why are you participating in Shavathon this year? What does it mean to you? Who are you paying tribute to? Every day we hear the most amazing stories of encouragement, bravery, hope, tears and humour… – share your past or current participation in Shavathon to celebrate the campaign’s 20th anniversary, by completing the online form and sharing your special photos…

Watch a video about the work CANSA does with regards to research, advocacy and education aimed at lowering cancer risk and raising awareness of cancer, cancer screening to promote early detection and care and support services for cancer patients, caregivers and loved ones…

CANSA is hosting its annual CANSA Shavathon fundraising event at shopping centres across the country on Saturday, 26 February 2022. CANSA invites everyone to come and celebrate by bringing family members, friends or colleagues to shave or spray in solidarity with those facing a cancer diagnosis. Certain venues may also host an event on Sunday, 27 February 2022. All venues will follow COVID-19 safety regulations…

Radio spot invites to Shavathon 2022 with SABC….

Shavathon radio ads…

Create an online fundraising project for Shavathon and put out the challenge to all your contacts to make a donation. Safety protocols check! Social distancing check! Supporting a worthy cause check! Read our eNewsletter to find out how to become an online fundraising Champion for Shavathon…

Limited edition CANSA ‘Be Uniquely You – Be Colourful’ headwear will be available at Shavathon events, at R55 per item. A limited consignment of Urban Supply hats will also be available – purchase a hat for R150 and shave for free…

Thank you to our awesome Online Fundraising Champions for 2020 who raised over R130 000 through their online fundraising pages…

CANSA thanks everyone who participated in Shavathon 2020 – see some of the highlights on this page and view the full gallery on our National Facebook Page:

The CANSA Shavathon 2020 launch was on Expresso TV with Globeflight, our official Shavathon couriers…