Friday, August 14, 2009

MR.SA 2008 Finalist Helgard Marais: CANSA Valentines Ball

From left to right- Helgard Marais with Alberton Councillor Bruna Haipel and Alberton Member of Parliament Nelia Pluddeman.


As a finalist for Mr. South Africa 2008, I was a special guest at the prestigious CANSA Valentines Ball hosted at the Alberton Civic Centre on the 14th of February 2008.

This fundraiser for CANSA with over 350 present was a public demonstration of support for the CANSA Association and its cause.


I felt privileged to be present at this event and to meet a number of Cancer survivors. It was also fun to meet some local well known public figures such as local councillors and even the local Member of Parliament.


Although I am passionate about the HIV/AIDS cause, I also recognize the impact that cancer is having on South Africans and others worldwide. Like HIV/AIDS, Cancer sees no creed, colour of socio-economic status, It's up to each one of us to do our little bit towards assisting people who are suffering with cancer.



From left to right- Manny de Freitas, Provincial Chairman of the CANSA Association with Mr. SA 2008 finalist Helgard Marais.


















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