Every year, as part of their support for the Cuppa for CANSA campaign, the retailer hosts in-store Cuppa events for customers, and this year they raised the highest sum in the history of the partnership and one third of the total funds for the campaign.

CANSA plays an important role in supporting people affected by cancer, educating the public around cancer and conducting cancer risk reduction research. With more than 100 000 South Africans diagnosed with cancer every year, Shoprite Checkers believes this partnership makes a difference to the communities they operate in by supporting individuals and families with their fight against cancer. 

Speaking about the campaign, Maria Scholtz, head of sustainability at CANSA, says; “This unique partnership between Shoprite Checkers and CANSA plays a pivotal role in the success of the yearly Cuppa for CANSA campaign and we’re grateful for the support towards CANSA projects.”

In South Africa, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the retailer will also be deploying CANSA Mobile Clinics at selected stores between Wednesday, 7 October and Friday, 6 November nationally. These mobile clinics are equipped to offer a variety of services to their customers free of charge and will assist men and women in early cancer detection.

CANSA’s CEO, Elize Joubert, says that early detection is important to help with more effective treatment and to have a better chance of recovering from cancer. Ignorance and late diagnosis of cancer can lead to a poor response to treatment and a poor diagnosis. It’s also important to know what screening options are available to you, especially if you have a family history of cancer.

For more information, visit www.cansa.org.za. Alternatively connect with them on Facebook or on Twitter.