The group has proudly supported 'Cuppa for CANSA' since 2004, contributing more than R2.36-million to date, says City Lodge Hotels.

During the past year, funds were raised through the sale of hot beverages at the group's 23 Road Lodges nationwide as part of the national 'Cuppa for CANSA' campaign. The initiative is set to make a bigger impact in the year ahead with the rollout of new Jacobs bean-to-cup machines at all Road Lodges, where 50% of every sale goes to the cause, says the organisation.

Gary Petzer, National Sales Manager at Brew Coffee, has pledged R1 000 per month — R12 000 annually — towards the donation, strengthening the partnership's fundraising power, adds the organisation.

"We are proud to deepen our commitment to CANSA's life-changing work," says Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo, Chief Operating Officer at City Lodge Hotels. "From early detection to patient care and education, CANSA plays a vital role in South Africa's health landscape, and we are honoured to be part of that journey. Sadly, we all know someone who has had cancer, making this partnership even more personal. We also acknowledge Brew Coffee's contribution to this campaign."

The cheque handover was a happy moment of reconnection and shared purpose between organisations with aligned values. According to City Lodge Hotels, attendees from CANSA included: 

  • Makoma Raolane: Sustainability Manager
  • Lucy Balona: Spokesperson
  • Heather McMullen: Head of Human Relations, and
  • Angelique de Witt: Sustainability Support Officer.

Attendees from City Lodge Hotels included:

  • Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo: Chief Operating Officer
  • Zuki Jantjies: Divisional Director of Sales and Marketing
  • Andrea Anderson: General Manager of Operations
  • Sue de Jager-Cranston: General Manager of Road Lodge Rivonia
  • Marvin Theron: General Manager of Road Lodge Randburg, and
  • Lingene Mkhonta: Marketing Generalist.

A highlight of the CANSA programme shared at the event was its network of seven care homes across the country, offering a comforting, supportive environment for patients travelling far for oncology treatment. These homes have become a lifeline for thousands of families navigating the cancer journey, and donations raised through 'Cuppa for CANSA' with City Lodge Hotels help keep these vital services running, concludes the organisation.

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