CANSA SHAVATHON 2011

When is Shavathon held?
National CANSA Shavathon is usually held during the 1st week and weekend of March. This year it will take place from the 3rd to the 4th of March for workplaces, schools and institutions and on the 5th - and if nececessary - the 6th of March for the public, at various shopping centres countrywide. (Certain regions do mini-shavathons during the course of the year. Contact your local CANSA office if you wish to find out more).
What do you do at Shavathon?
Shavathon is an opportunity to show solidarity with cancer survivors by shaving your head or spray painting your hair and making use of fun stencils to add to your exciting new look! A fee of R50-00 (adults) and R25-00 (children under 12 yrs) is charged for this privilege. Those who are unable to shave or spray may pay a "bail-out fee" of R50-00 online. See the Shavathon home page for more exciting fundraising options.
Why do we shave & spray?
Shavathon is a a time to honour those fighting cancer and also to honour loved ones who have passed on and is an opportunity to actively join in the fight against cancer with other members of the public.
Shavathon 2010 brought in a whopping R5,8-million - so let's spread the word, let the hair fly and create a rainbow with our hair to raise even more this year - and in doing so, making CANSA’s unique and integrated service to you the public, possible. See FAQ's Shavathon for more information.
Come on - make it a family affair!