“The Port Elizabeth public have always been so supportive and we are so grateful for that and would like to thank them. Local business is amazing. We know how many organisations ask for the same R1, but we have had wonderful support,” Duarte said.
Sport celebrities like cricket legend and cancer survivor Dave Callaghan have also been backing the cause. He is involved in the upcoming breast cancer project – the Nashua Largest Ever Bikini Photo Shoot next Saturday at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
The event – which aims to break the world record for the largest gathering of women in bikinis, is in aid of the Cansa.
“The photo shoot is a great awareness campaign for cancer. I personally believe the best cure for most cancers is early detection. The more people we can make aware of the disease, the better the chances of survival,” Callaghan said. He was also involved in the Celebrity Sixes Cricket tournament held in the Bay in aid of cancer in May.
The Eastern Province Kings as well as the Sharks have also shown their support and traded their usual rugby colours for pink jerseys this month.
As October is Breast Cancer Month, Duarte said this time of year was the busiest on the cancer project calendar. On October 1 a massive pink flag was hoisted on the Donkin Reserve. “I am sure this is the biggest pink flag in Africa if not the world. It is 12m x 8m which was proudly donated by Mandela Bay Development Agency. I flew in from Johannesburg on Sunday and was so proud to see the flag from the plane,” said Duarte.
She said throughout the month Cansa had been running Cuppa’s for Cancer, shavathons, wellness days and exhibits. “We have been inundated with orders for pink ribbons.”
Another indication support had grown was the Algoa FM Boardwalk Big Walk for Cancer. This event has grown from 2000 to 5000 entrants last year. The walk will take place next Saturday at the Boardwalk.
On October 29, FNB will be hosting a golf day in aid of breast cancer at the Port Elizabeth Golf Club and will also host a music trivia afterwards.
Next year’s calendar is already starting to fill up with the Relay For Life taking place in East London.
“All the events are supported by the Port Elizabeth public and Cansa would like to salute them for being there for us, fighting the fight against cancer and helping to give hope to those who are fighting the battle.”
(source:weekendpost.co.za)
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