The 26th edition of the Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer was a day filled with love and hope, as a record-breaking 15,000 participants hit the road in solidarity with those battling cancer.
Eastern Cape, South Africa (28 October 2024) – A breathtaking wave of pink took over the Eastern Cape on Saturday, 26 October as 15,000 compassionate runners and walkers braced themselves for the 2024 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer.
The largest charity cancer awareness event on Eastern Cape’s calendar, this year’s walk exceeded expectations with participants turning up across Gqeberha, George and East London.
More than just a walk, the event is a beacon of hope for those battling cancer, survivors, and families who have lost loved ones.
As participants donned their different shades of pink, they carried with them the weight of countless touching stories as well as the hope to overcome this invisible yet tough battle.
“It is heartening to have experienced the level of corporate support in the Eastern Cape and Garden Route. Bulk entries totalling more than 5,000 employees were received from over 70 companies,” says Algoa FM’s marketing manager Lesley Geyer.
The event’s theme, “the why”, compelled the Algoa team to go back to the drawing board and identify the significance of the event, which has been held for 26 years.
“For Algoa, all we had to do to identify our ‘why’ was to review the images, footage and listen to the stories from the past 26 years to see how the Big Walk touches the lives of those who participate,” explained Geyer.
The 2024 beneficiaries of this year’s walk were three remarkable cancer organisations: the Childhood Cancer Foundation of South Africa (CHOC) in East London, St Bernard’s Hospice serving Buffalo City and surrounds, and St Francis Hospice, which serves Nelson Mandela Bay and the Kouga region.
Juliet Houghton, CHOC Eastern Cape Regional Manager, expressed gratitude for the support of the initiative, expressing how the funds raised would go a long way in the CHOC House kitchen upgrades, where they make and provide nutritious meals for the children and their families who rely on them.
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“These resources will greatly improve the quality of care for patients who are facing life-threatening illnesses such as Cancer, particularly those in underserved communities,” Pamela said.
Nicole Grobler, Fundraiser for St Francis Hospice, shared that the Big Walk’s fundraising profound impact is essential for the hospice, which currently cares for 230 patients and families, to continue providing care to those facing cancer.
“It allows us to offer dignity, comfort and quality of life to those in their final journey,” Nicole added.
Sources: Algoa FM
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