Cancer association receives boost

THE Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (CAZ) has received a US$13 753 donation from Cimas Medical Aid as part of the company’s corporate social responsibility programmes.

The donation was in the form of proceeds raised from the Cimas annual iGo half marathon held in November last year in Harare and Bulawayo, where 1 422 athletes participated in different races.

CAZ general manager Junior Mavu said donations from Cimas will support cancer patients and their families.

“For us to be able to do what we do, it is because of such support,” Mavu said.

“Cancer treatments and drugs are expensive and not every patient is on medical aid or health insurance. For those who are not on medical aid, treatment becomes very difficult, and this is where we chip in. But because of the high numbers, we are not able to help everyone as desired,” Maru said.

The CAZ is a charitable not-forprofit organisation that raises awareness on cancer and support people after a diagnosis.

Cimas chief marketing officer Tatenda Madzikanda said the donation showed the group’s commitment to positively improve the well-being of individuals in the communities it serves.

“We are now a family with the CAZ, and we will continue to support you. We are grateful to our key partners Pick n Pay and Zimpure who partnered us in making the event a success,” Madzikanda said.

“This Cimas iGo half marathon seeks to raise awareness about men’s health and wellness, promoting a sense of companionship and solidarity with all men battling prostate and testicular cancer.”