CANSA Shavathon at UKZN

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The Howard College Chapter of UKZN’s Golden Key International Honour Society and the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) hosted a Shavathon/sprayathon on campus.

Bachelor of Social Science (Criminology) Honours student and member of the Golden Key International Honour Society, Ms Thashil Ramdhaw, said the event was held to show solidarity for those affected by cancer and to raise funds for the CANSA Foundation.

‘Don’t see people for their sickness, but rather for who they are,’ said Ramdhaw.

She said the pop-up mini-market, which featured cupcakes, a gaming station and a raffle, raised funds for the Golden Key Society’s community engagement projects.

Third-year Law student Ms Whitney Govender cut her hair and donated her ponytail, about 40 cm in length, to CANSA. It will be used to create a hair-piece for someone who has lost their hair due to cancer. This was the second time Govender has made this heartfelt donation.

Ramdhaw said: ‘Golden Key host more community outreach initiatives and we look forward to more student engagement.’

 Raylene Captain-Hasthibeer