As VOC took up the fight against cancer on Global Pink Hijab Day on Wednesday, a group of motor-racing enthusiasts are also doing their bit to promote cancer awareness.the cancer cause. Other than fast cars and fancy modifications, staff at Mag Addiction Centre in Grassy Park are also dedicating some of their time to cancer victims.
As part of corporate social responsibility, staff at Mag Addiction Centre in Grassy Park have been donating 10% of their sales to a particular cancer group every Monday in October, deviating from their normal business of fast cars and fancy modifications. Speaking to VOC, Shamiel Reganie, the manager at the centre, said it was time the company gave back to the community.
“We felt it was important to do something from our side by supporting this serious illness,” he said. “There are many other things that one can raise funds for, but this time we chose to look at cancer, and we will be donating the funds to a group called Survivors of Cancer. ”The group is affiliated to the Cancer Association of South Africa, also known as CANSA, a non-profit organisation established to fight cancer and offer support cancer patients and their families. The organisation hosts awareness programmes every month to educate the public on early detection and treatment.
“We have been sponsoring them with travel expenses, caps, sweaters and lots more for the duration of their programmes. We are willing to spread the awareness and feel that it is important that the community join in, insha’Allah.” Raganie said his passion for the cause was spurred on by his personal experience with those affected by cancer.
“Unfortunately, not many of them have made it and had passed away over the years. We have a family member who is also affected by the illness and this has really opened our eyes,” he continued. He said although Mag Addiction has taken on the challenge to support cancer for the first time this year, they see it as a long-term project.
“I don’t want this to end here. I want to challenge other businesses as well to take on these challenges for a good cause and have various fundraisers, as it will benefit many in our community,” said Raganie. “Many of the people in our community who are supporting our business are affected by cancer, so why not give back to them. What is Mag addiction without our loyal customers?"
The centre will host various events throughout the month for both adults and youth. If you would like to know more about Mag Addiction’s cancer awareness project, you can contact Faizal Reganie on 021 691 7190 or 073 655 4204. VOC (Aishah Cassiem)
As part of corporate social responsibility, staff at Mag Addiction Centre in Grassy Park have been donating 10% of their sales to a particular cancer group every Monday in October, deviating from their normal business of fast cars and fancy modifications. Speaking to VOC, Shamiel Reganie, the manager at the centre, said it was time the company gave back to the community.
“We felt it was important to do something from our side by supporting this serious illness,” he said. “There are many other things that one can raise funds for, but this time we chose to look at cancer, and we will be donating the funds to a group called Survivors of Cancer. ”The group is affiliated to the Cancer Association of South Africa, also known as CANSA, a non-profit organisation established to fight cancer and offer support cancer patients and their families. The organisation hosts awareness programmes every month to educate the public on early detection and treatment.
“We have been sponsoring them with travel expenses, caps, sweaters and lots more for the duration of their programmes. We are willing to spread the awareness and feel that it is important that the community join in, insha’Allah.” Raganie said his passion for the cause was spurred on by his personal experience with those affected by cancer.
“Unfortunately, not many of them have made it and had passed away over the years. We have a family member who is also affected by the illness and this has really opened our eyes,” he continued. He said although Mag Addiction has taken on the challenge to support cancer for the first time this year, they see it as a long-term project.
“I don’t want this to end here. I want to challenge other businesses as well to take on these challenges for a good cause and have various fundraisers, as it will benefit many in our community,” said Raganie. “Many of the people in our community who are supporting our business are affected by cancer, so why not give back to them. What is Mag addiction without our loyal customers?"
The centre will host various events throughout the month for both adults and youth. If you would like to know more about Mag Addiction’s cancer awareness project, you can contact Faizal Reganie on 021 691 7190 or 073 655 4204. VOC (Aishah Cassiem)
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