The Algoa FM Big Walk in aid of CHOC: The 2017 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer will again be taking people of all ages to the streets of Nelson Mandela Bay on the 4th of November. Three non-governmental organisations have been chosen because they cover a wide range of programmes and service people living with cancer. CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa, Cansa and Igazi Foundation are the chosen beneficiaries for the walk that raises funds for cancer organisations. “Words do not do justice … [Read more...] about The Algoa FM Big Walk in aid of CHOC
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The Algoa FM Big Walk in aid of CHOC
The 2017 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer will again be taking people of all ages to the streets of Nelson Mandela Bay on the 4th of November. Three non-governmental organisations have been chosen because they cover a wide range of programmes and service people living with cancer. CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa, Cansa and Igazi Foundation are the chosen beneficiaries for the walk that raises funds for cancer organisations. “Words do not do justice to how grateful we are to be a … [Read more...] about The Algoa FM Big Walk in aid of CHOC
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
Hardy walkers raise R210 000 for charity
Walkers braved rain and wind to raise R210 000 for the Childhood Cancer Foundation (CHOC) at the annual Discovery Algoa FM Big Walk held in October 2013. Over 7500 people entered the Big Walk in 2013 and more than 4000 people pitched during the stormy weather to participate in the 4km walk. The funds will be used to help maintain a home that provides accommodation for mothers whose children are undergoing cancer treatment at the Dora Nginza Hospital in Port Elizabeth. The CHOC Lodge was … [Read more...] about Hardy walkers raise R210 000 for charity
R126K raised for CHOC
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation in the Eastern Cape has received a massive financial boost following the recent Nelson Mandela Bay Herald Urban Run in Port Elizabeth with a cash donation of R126 460.76. The CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation is a country wide voluntary organisation which brings together the parents of children who suffer from all varities of cancer or life threatening blood disorders. "As a beneficiary of this event, we cannot express our gratitude enough to everyone that … [Read more...] about R126K raised for CHOC
