CANSA gets great support

NUMBERS were low but enthusiasm was high at this year’s CANSA Relay for Life, held at the ZCBF oval on Saturday.

In memory of those who have passed on from the disease, as well as to celebrate with survivors, caregivers and warriors, the event has been revived and returned to the venue where CANSA supporters walked in relays around the oval track for 12 hours.

This was preceded by a Survivors’ lap and the lighting of Luminaria remembrance candles.

From 6pm to 6am the following morning, at least one team member had to be on the track.

While this year’s event was not as well supported as in the past owing to the dire financial climate and a number of other events taking place on the day, those who were there relished the opportunity to honour those who have passed, to celebrate life and to be thankful.

Shannon Woodhouse, Anel van Rooyen, Robyn Wilson and Calvin Dix

Manning the SAVF pancake stall at Saturday’s CANSA Relay for Life were Marietjie Morkel, Irene Wessels, Anita Wulff, Louisia Erasmus, Nellie Preiss, Johan du Plessis and Hannelie du Plessis (front)

The new CANSA committee (back): Xolani Ncube, Erika Vermaak (Chairperson), Marian Vermeulen, Stephanie du Plessis, Marlene Slabbert, Sam Chigumbura and (front) Andre Vermeulen, Marlise Venter and CJ Schwan were pleased with the turnout after a six year hiatus of the event

Celebrating life are survivors Mary Kisfen, Noah Ntombela and Cindy Ganesan

Ncamie Mantengu and Cherol Mathenjwa of Alpha Security who proudly sponsored the security at the CANSA Relay for Life Tamlyn Jolly