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
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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
Entries open for Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer
Entries for one of the biggest annual family, lifestyle and charity events in the Eastern Cape, the Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer are now open. The event was launched on Friday, 16 September at the Algoa FM studios in Port Elizabeth. Three organisations supporting cancer sufferers and research will benefit from this year’s event. “The event is in its 18th year and is presented by the Eastern Cape Department of Health as our main partner. We’re very proud of everything we’ve been able to … [Read more...] about Entries open for Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer
GO for Gold – September is International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
GO for Gold – September is International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Childhood Cancer Ribbon Photo: Senior Graphics September is the gold ribbon month – marked as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; this is a time where globally, countries honour and remember children and families affected by this rare disease, and help rally awareness on the early warning signs of childhood Cancer. CHOC Childhood Cancer foundation SA is encouraging all South Africans to “Go for Gold” by purchasing the … [Read more...] about GO for Gold – September is International Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
PE in the news: Fighting cancer together
Fighting cancer together: She said the child’s uncle, who lives in Port Elizabeth came to East London and spent two weeks shooting the video, free of charge. “It will be used in communities to show how everyone works together to fight childhood cancer,” Kleinenberg said. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Hunting must be undertaken within the framework of regulatory prescripts, says DEA: Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Fighting cancer together
Three Cancer NPO’s to benefit from Algoa FM Cell C Big Walk for Cancer
Three non-governmental organisations which provide support to cancer sufferers in the Eastern Cape will benefit from the 2016 Algoa FM Cell C Big Walk for Cancer. Now in its 18th year, the Big Walk is one of the biggest charity events in the Eastern Cape. It raised R380 000 in 2015. This year it will be hosted at The Boardwalk on Saturday, 29 October. “Given the massive success of the event thanks to the support of the community we are able to support the Igazi Foundation, CANSA and … [Read more...] about Three Cancer NPO’s to benefit from Algoa FM Cell C Big Walk for Cancer
Algoa FM Big Walk invests R380 000 in upgrades to EC cancer services
Cancer facilities in the Eastern Cape will be receiving upgrades to the value of R380 000 after the official cheque handover to Igazi Foundation today, beneficiary of the 2015 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer. Close to 12 000 people flocked to Summerstrand Port Elizabeth on Saturday, 31 October 2015. The 5km walk is in its 18th year and annually hosted by Algoa FM, the popular commercial radio station that broadcasts in the Eastern Cape and Garden Route. Participants walk in memory and support … [Read more...] about Algoa FM Big Walk invests R380 000 in upgrades to EC cancer services
I Was Chinese So I Couldn’t Vote – #RaceFreeMonth
A MyPE.co.za 'Patrick Soon-Shiong' selected video for you: https://youtu.be/kAqBzMEef8U I Was Chinese So I Couldn't Vote | Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong | Larry King Now - Ora TV SUBSCRIBE to Larry King's YouTube Channel:http://bit.ly/131HuYM LA's richest man, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, on growing up during apartheid in South Africa, and the legacy of Nelson Mandela. Watch the Full Interview Here: http://www.ora.tv/larrykingnow Click HERE to find more 'Patrick Soon-Shiong' … [Read more...] about I Was Chinese So I Couldn’t Vote – #RaceFreeMonth
US to study Cuba's lung cancer vaccine: What the world can learn from Castro's … – Mandela Bay Development Agency
US to study Cuba's lung cancer vaccine: What the world can learn from Castro's ...: American researchers are about to be given access for the first time to a breakthrough lung cancer vaccine developed in Cuba, in what could be one of the most significant benefits to the US of improving relations with the Communist state ... Mandela Bay Development Agency - Read more on The Independent Ex-DGP: 'Dead' cop living in Canada: Former Director General of Police (DGP), Jails, Shashi … [Read more...] about US to study Cuba's lung cancer vaccine: What the world can learn from Castro's … – Mandela Bay Development Agency
Record entries at Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer!
A total of 11 600 people of all ages took to the streets of Nelson Mandela Bay in the annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer on Saturday, October 31, to raise funds to support cancer patients in the province. Perfect weather drew cancer survivors, entire families and corporate teams to the five kilometre walk followed by entertainment. The Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer, which was held in partnership with the Eastern Cape Department of Health, was the culmination of an awareness campaign run … [Read more...] about Record entries at Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer!
CDC teams up with health organisations to create awareness for cancer
In support of Cancer Awareness Month, the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) in partnership with CANSA Eastern Cape and the Department of Social Development will host a workshop to educate women on the importance of regular breast checks at the Palmerton Women Empowerment Centre in Lusikisiki. CANSA EC will educate the women on the importance of early detection of the disease and also inform them of the benefits of following a healthy lifestyle. The workshops will be held on Tuesday, 27 … [Read more...] about CDC teams up with health organisations to create awareness for cancer
Eastern Cape premier joins fight against cancer
Eastern Cape premier Phumulo Masualle is helping to raise awareness of cancer in the province through his support of the annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer, which is being held in partnership with the Eastern Cape Department of Health. With only a few days to go to the annual Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer, both the Eastern Cape Department of Health and Algoa FM have placed all their team’s resources behind raising cancer awareness. “I am very proud of what the Eastern Cape Department of … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape premier joins fight against cancer
Top Eastern Cape event wins coveted PRISM Award
Algoa FM entered their PR strategy for the 2014 Algoa FM Boardwalk Big Walk for Cancer in the 18th Annual PRISM Awards and received the Bronze award in the Sponsorship Category at a ceremony hosted in Sandton on Sunday, 19 April. The 17th Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer will be hosted in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, 31 October 2015. Last year the event reached a new high with close to 9000 walkers and the biggest cash donation towards Igazi Foundation which allowed for the opening of the Eastern … [Read more...] about Top Eastern Cape event wins coveted PRISM Award
BIG WALKERS make a R315 000 difference for Kids Cancer in EC!
An empty ward on the third floor of the Provincial Hospital in Port Elizabeth will soon be the home of a modern Paediatric Oncology Ward, thanks to the generosity of the nine thousand people who took part in the 2014 Algoa FM Boardwalk Big Walk for Cancer. Algoa FM and Sun Boardwalk presented Igazi Foundation with a cheque to the value of R315 000.00 at Provincial Hospital on Wednesday, 3 December. The ceremony was hosted on the third floor of Provincial Hospital in Port Elizabeth, which … [Read more...] about BIG WALKERS make a R315 000 difference for Kids Cancer in EC!
