LAST month’s CANSA uThungulu Relay For Life (RFL) event raised a whopping R167 000 to support the fight against cancer.
The figure was released at an appreciation dinner courtesy of Shalom Catering, hosted at the ZCBF Community Park on Monday evening.
Pride of place on the night went to the Bell Equipment team, who not only raised almost R59 000, but also contributed greatly to the spirit and success of the event.
Speaking at the function, CANSA Regional Manager Cara Noble said she had received ‘a wonderful report back’ on the local relay.
‘My personal experience in being there also showed what a tremendous spirit there is among the Zululand community, brought together by the great work done by the organising committee.
‘I have no doubt that lives were changed during the interaction between people who share a common denominator in that cancer has affected their lives.
‘The funds raised will go towards our three areas of activity, namely research, education and support.
‘I am pleased to say that we are currently doing interviews and are in the process of uplifting the CANSA uThungulu branch and I am grateful for all the support we enjoy from this community,’ said Noble.
Certificates were presented to sponsors as well as to RFL category winners.
Funds raised per team:
Bell Equipment R50 998; Bees Ink & BHP R9 526; Prof Jordaan R9 454; RBMI R8 892; TATA Steel R6 700; Stefanutti /Tronox R5 231; Happy Hippies R4 756; Caredoc R4 063; Cancer Knights R3 900; Remax R3 900; Nashua R3 533; Ampath R3 080; First African Pumps R3 000; Bodyline R2 850; Good Tiding R1 760; VDM R1 640; T. Modeling R1 300; Bootcamp R1 100; Richards Bay Secondary R1 000; Glasfit R1 000; Starlight R976; Pam Golding R950.
Sponsors
Scribante, Bell Equipment, ZCBF, PJ Projects, KBC Health and Safety, Shalom Catering, Easi Access Crane Hire, Dulux, RBM, Emergency Electrical, ICE Medical, Sea Scouts, Garden Clinic, Flower Inn, Rbaycoast Entertainers, Coe Lanie, uMhlathuze Municipality, SA Home Loans, Ampath Lab, Zululand Observer, Dr Maharaj, Dr Moodley.
Bell Equipment received the trophy for most funds raised and were also named Best Corporate Team, with Prof Jordaan’s group named Best Non-Corporate Team
PHOTOS: Dave Savides
What an amazing amount raised by such an AMAZING Team. It is such a warm feeling as CANSA Committee member to be associated with a team that is so full of energy, enthusiasm, teamwork, love and compassion for the selfless service they perform.
TEAM BELL……. YOU ROCK!!!