2011 CANSA Shavathon at Alberton City

The 2011 CANSA Shavathon at Alberton City was a great success!!


We were busy all morning with shoppers coming to either spray or shave their hair each with a different story or just wanting to support the organisation.  I was designated photographer for the day and with a few glipses in my battery power, I managed to get some good shots.  I did my fair share of sparying too and now my index finger is sporting a big swollen blister.  Och a small price to pay for hanging out with some amazing folks.


It was a long day on my feet, filled with laughter and tears.  We had quite a few ladies shave their hair this year and it made me happy to watch them say goodbye to their locks and listen to their emotional stories.  We had  a fun team leaded by Joselyn who had pretty much had everything planned and organised, which made a huge difference.  She'd organised loads of volunteers, food and drinks throughout the day to keep us going  and a DJ to keep us jammin' and smiling.


A brilliant day.  Here are some of the amazing people!

Our First Customers

Our First Sprays

One of our youngest customers

We did beards

One of our ladies who shaved everything. 
Before

During

After

All off!

Some groups that to support lost family members

Happy Shavers

and the little people

Minus her pony tail!

Our amazing registration ladies who took everyone's money and donations

Is that Crusty the Clown?  Way to go!

These cute sisters arrived with the most adorable T-shirts!

The Little People

TokTokkie CANSA Mascot

Some of our Team members

More Little People

Shaving it all off.

Ice Skating at Alberton City

Its was my afternoon off yesterday and I took Megan ice-skating to Alberton City. It was a blast!

When we got there she wanted to just watch for a while, we actually didn't know what to expect as we'd only read about it in our local paper. Turns out its a portable ice rink called Brand 'n-Ice but its not real ice is synthetic and plastic blocks that look like ice but has the same effect.

After watching for a while she said she'd like to try. I asked if I must go with her and she said "No, I'll go on my own". I figured she'd ask if she wanted me to join in her fun. She skated for almost two hours and made lots of friends and had loads of laughs, before we had a break and went to go and get a drink and chocolate doughnuts.

She wanted to go back after her snack and we stayed another hour before going home. Gosh, I haven't laughed so hard in ages. It was cracking me up watching all these little ones fall on their arses and throughly enjoy themselves. I will join in the fun next time.

She got the hang of it really quickly and by the end of the session she was doing spins and jumps!

Watching the action

Megan in Action

Falling is also fun
Break Time - Doughnut SnackChocolate face

Back on the rink