Building on the success of last year’s Pink Walk, which raised R58 000 for CANSA, Mediclinic Gariep in Kimberley is hosting the CANSA Shades of Pink Walk once again.
Taking place on Saturday, 9 August, it starts and ends in the parking area of the hospital.
It aims to raise awareness about cancers affecting women and to promote women’s health in local communities. The event encourages women, through a fun and visible campaign, to be mindful of symptoms, notice changes in their bodies, and undergo cancer screening for early detection. A key goal is also to raise funds for CANSA.
This initiative is once again championed by Dr Chantele de Jager-Wood, general surgeon, who has been the driving force behind the Kimberley Pink Walk for several years.
Free health services at the venue include blood pressure checks, cholesterol screening, blood sugar tests, and first aid services. Breast examinations by De Jager-Wood and participating doctors will also be done.
Furthermore, participants and spectators can also look forward to a Shavathon and various food stalls selling pancakes, hamburgers, boerewors rolls, yankees, cakes, tarts, coffee, and cold drinks.
CANSA socks will be sold at their stall at R60 for one pair or R90 for two pairs.
Unique opportunity for businesses
Schools, organisations, businesses, and clubs are invited to join, and volunteers are invited to participate.
Denise Coetzee, client experience manager, says the event offers a unique opportunity for businesses to showcase their products to the public as there is ample space for marketing materials at the start/finish area.
Businesses are welcome to make a donation in aid of breast cancer, set up gazebos and banners, and display promotional items in the parking lot.
Men, women, and children – even babies in strollers – are invited to participate in this worthy cause.
Online entries will be available via Quicket, while registration and late entries take place on Saturday from 06:00 to 07:45, with the walk commencing at 08:00. All entrants will receive an ID band for lucky draws, which takes place at 10:00. The first 700 entrants will receive a goody bag.
Approximately 1 500 participants are expected for the 4,9km event. The entry fee is R100 per person.
- Those wishing to include marketing materials or promotional gifts in the goody bags, or to donate prizes for lucky draws, can contact Coetzee on 076 351 0065. Also contact her to book a stall.
