It is all systems go for the 26th annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by ISUZU Motors South Africa, the Eastern Cape’s biggest mass participation charity event. Walks are being staged in George, Gqeberha and East London, with around 12 000 participants expected to turn the Summerstrand beach front in Gqeberha pink. The venues are Pollock Beach in Gqeberha, Phillip Kahts Stadium in East London, and the George Golf Club. In Gqeberha there will be rolling road closures along … [Read more...] about Thousands ready to step out in support of those affected by cancer
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How to Benefit From the Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer 2023
Applications are open for beneficiaries for the annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer – the biggest mass participation charity event in the Eastern Cape. Non-profit organisations with an established presence in the Eastern Cape and which support cancer patients and their families are encouraged to apply. Save the date, Saturday, 28 October, as this year marks 25 years of this iconic event. The main event on the Gqeberha beach-front, with parallel Big Walk for Cancer events in East London … [Read more...] about How to Benefit From the Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer 2023
Over 13 thousand Walk as 1 for those affected by cancer
Sunny skies and perfect weather helped draw an enthusiastic crowd of over 13 thousand walkers for the annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by the Eastern Cape Department of Health on Saturday, October 27. The walk was led by Eastern Cape MECs Ms Helen Sauls-August (Health), Pumza Dyantyi (Social Development) and Nelson Mandela Bay executive mayor Mongameli Bobani, as well as contingent of Isuzu Southern Kings players. It took nearly an hour for the back markers to walk past the … [Read more...] about Over 13 thousand Walk as 1 for those affected by cancer
Messages of hope for those affected by cancer
All those affected by cancer are being granted the opportunity to write messages of hope on two new vehicles and on their race numbers as part of the annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer. Isuzu, the official vehicle sponsor to the Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer, will be parking two Isuzu MU-X SUVs at the Isuzu Zone, at the Second Avenue Entrance of The Boardwalk, and those affected by cancer will be able to write messages of hope on them. “This partnership strengthens Isuzu’s commitment to … [Read more...] about Messages of hope for those affected by cancer
Sea of pink as thousands “walk as 1” for cancer
November is the time to go pink in Nelson Mandela Bay at the annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer, which will be hosted on Saturday, November 4. This year the theme is “Walk as 1,” with the slogan being “we walk for family, we walk for fun, we walk as 1”. “What we have learned over the years from the province’s leading cancer support services is that there is always hope of remission, and that cancer in the family affects all generations,” says Dohné Damons PR and CSI Manager at Algoa … [Read more...] about Sea of pink as thousands “walk as 1” for cancer
Thousands walked in memory of loved ones
Thousands of participants braved the rain walked in memory and support of their loved ones who have or is suffering from cancer at this year’s Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer. Summerstrand was a wave of pink with around 11 000 walkers doing the five kilometre walk on Saturday, October 29. They were joined by the Premier of the Eastern Cape Phumulo Masualle, Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Athol Trollip, the MEC of Health Dr Pumza Dyantyi, Miss South Africa Ntandoyenkosi Kunene and a number … [Read more...] about Thousands walked in memory of loved ones
BBF Safety Group puts one foot in front of the other for The Big Walk for Cancer
With 80% of its workforce attending the 2016 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer, the BBF Safety Group Port Elizabeth plant halted operations so 390 of its team could take part and help raise much needed funds for the Igazi Foundation. Contributing R23,400 to the cause from its employees alone, knowing each employee was expected to bring at least one friend or family members, BBF Safety Group is immensely proud at how its team has taken on the initiative and extended the awareness of the … [Read more...] about BBF Safety Group puts one foot in front of the other for The Big Walk for Cancer
Provincial and City Leaders back the Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer
An event that has nearly 12 000 pairs of feet pounding the Port Elizabeth beachfront for a greater cause is back for the 18th consecutive year with the full support of Provincial and City Leaders. "I rallied all the Eastern Cape Provincial Government Departments to support this walk, because I believe that this event is changing mind-sets when it comes to healthy living and reinforcing a culture of unity, making a positive difference in our province. This event is evidence of what can be … [Read more...] about Provincial and City Leaders back the Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer
Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer action starts Thursday
Thousands of participants in the annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer will be converging on The Boardwalk from Thursday, October 27. While registering on the Thursday and Friday from one in the afternoon until seven in the evening participants and other members of the public can also have a free health screening. Medical professionals from the Eastern Cape Department of Health will test for hypertension, diabetes, prostate cancer, blood pressure, glucose levels, tuberculosis, blood cancer … [Read more...] about Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer action starts Thursday
Team challenge for Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer
Schools, businesses, community organisations and sports organisations stand to win a prize worth R15 000 by participating in the annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer. Presented by the Eastern Cape Department of Health, the Big Walk is one of the biggest charity events in the province. Close to 12 000 participants turned the Port Elizabeth beach-front into a sea of pink T-shirts in 2015. This year it is taking place on Saturday, October 29. Beneficiaries of the 18th annual Big Walk for … [Read more...] about Team challenge for Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer
