Laughter meets purpose as David Kau, Tumi Morake, and other top comedians perform at the Stand-Up for CANSA showcase, supporting patients staying in CANSA Care Homes.
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The Soweto Comedy Festival – Stand-Up for CANSA will take to the stage on March 31, at 7pm at the Tsogo Sun Silverstar Hotel, Muldersdrift, bringing together some of South Africa’s most celebrated comedians in support of the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA).
The event features comedy greats David Kau, Trevor Gumbi, Eugene Khoza, Kedibone Mulaudzi, Tall A$$ Mo, Chris Forrest and Tumi Morake. Together, they will deliver an evening packed with humour, heart and hope, all in aid of an important cause.
Makoma Raolane, sustainability manager at CANSA, explained the impact of the event: “Your ticket equals access to care. With every ticket you purchase, you help one person access accommodation at a CANSA Care Home while receiving cancer treatment. Your support helps cover a night’s stay in a safe and supportive environment, access to essential care and emotional support and relief for families already under financial strain. You are not just attending a comedy show, you are helping someone continue their fight against cancer.”
Across South Africa, thousands of men, women and children who are facing cancer travel long distances from rural towns and small communities to major cities in order to access life-saving treatment. For many, the cost of accommodation near treatment centres is simply unaffordable. Without a safe place to stay, some patients are forced to miss appointments, interrupt their treatment, or abandon care altogether.
To address this challenge, CANSA operates CANSA Care Homes across the country, providing cancer patients with a safe and supportive place to stay while undergoing treatment. Services offered include affordable, safe, accommodation close to oncology treatment centres, a supportive and caring environment during treatment, psychosocial support and practical assistance as well as dignity, comfort and hope during an incredibly difficult time.
Guests typically stay at a CANSA Care Home for approximately six weeks, receiving meals as well as transport to and from treatment centres during their stay. A small once-off or daily fee is charged and may be claimed from medical aid.
“Every laugh shared on the night contributes to something bigger. Together, you can help ensure that distance and affordability are never barriers to cancer treatment,” the release stated.
Tickets for the event are available through Quicket.
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