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Bosom Buddies Swim 2020

Bosom Buddies Swim 2020

Funds Raised:
R 17 403
Fundraising Target:
R 10 000

Personal message

The 4th annual Bosom Buddies Swim is coming up in February 2020. It is an informal swim organised by a group of female open water swimmers for breast cancer awareness and to raise funds for The Pink Drive (the non-profit we have chosen to support). It is a short topless ladies-only swim (about 800m) in the beautiful Cape Town sea.

Some of the women are seasoned swimmers but many will be swimming in the sea for the first time. All prepared to brave the icy cold of the Atlantic sea in support of a good cause. We will don our pink caps, paint our nails pink and bravely complete a topless swim. We expect a range of ladies from 20-somethings to 60-somethings. The swim will be celebrated with hot chocolate and cupcakes afterwards.

 

Donations

  • Mar 11, 2020 - R 540.00 Fees covered
  • "In honour of Prof. Alperstein for his generosity " - Jann Saven
  • Mar 07, 2020 - R 500.00 Fees covered
  • "Congratulations ladies on a great swim " - Colleen Ingram
  • Mar 03, 2020 - R 200.00
  • "It was such an awesome event" - MB
  • Mar 03, 2020 - R 7 641.00
  • "What the collective is capable of ... thank you to all the brave ladies that swam on Sat 29 Feb! These donations reflect your generosity <3" - from all the Bosom Buddies on swim day <3
  • Mar 03, 2020 - R 1 000.00
  • "Huge thanks to #THIRTEEN for their support, donation and safety in the water" - #THIRTEEN
  • Mar 03, 2020 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
  • "Huge big up to the ladies thank you for being so brave" - Serena
  • Mar 02, 2020 - R 509.00 Fees covered
  • "Pleased to help in a small way" - Lee Evans
  • Mar 02, 2020 - R 250.00
  • "Grateful for every adventure big and small with my Bosom Buddies! Sorry I cannot be there in person on this special occasion. xx" - Bettina
  • Mar 02, 2020 - R 200.00 Fees covered
  • "Have fun for a good cause!" - Maggi
  • Mar 01, 2020 - R 100.00 Fees covered
  • "Strong women wear pink! " - Samantha Culligan
  • Feb 29, 2020 - R 300.00 Fees covered
  • "women swimmers rule. Great cause. " - Pearlie
  • Feb 28, 2020 - R 500.00 Fees covered
  • "Amazing initiative, thank you Ladies Elaine " - Elaine Seidel
  • Feb 28, 2020 - R 300.00 Fees covered
  • "Awesome Initiative for a great cause ! Thanks so much for organising " - Yael
  • Feb 28, 2020 - R 200.00 Fees covered
  • "Awesome initiative. Looking forward to it" - Ashley
  • Feb 27, 2020 - R 200.00 Fees covered
  • "<3" - Marie
  • Feb 27, 2020 - R 200.00
  • "To share our love for all" - Nadine
  • Feb 27, 2020 - R 400.00 Fees covered
  • "Well done ladies! Brave for a great cause." - Tom
  • Feb 27, 2020 - R 100.00 Fees covered
  • "bravo !" - Danielle Hervey
  • Feb 27, 2020 - R 500.00 Fees covered
  • "Blessed to be healthy...thinking of those no longer with us" - Monene Murray
  • Feb 27, 2020 - USD $ 16.52
  • "Here's to brave women! " - Jean
  • Feb 25, 2020 - R 150.00 Fees covered
  • "Excited to be part of it again this year. " - Linda T
  • Feb 24, 2020 - R 200.00 Fees covered
  • "Will be there" - Katja
  • Feb 19, 2020 - R 200.00 Fees covered
  • "Wish I could join you! Great job :)" - Fiona Wilson
  • Feb 03, 2020 - R 250.00 Fees covered
  • "With love, to celebrate, to remember and to come together." - Sarah Jane
  • Feb 01, 2020 - R 200.00 Fees covered
  • "Just Keep Swimming" - Elmaree Stapelberg
  • Feb 01, 2020 - R 250.00 Fees covered
  • "Such a worthy cause. Enjoy your swim ladies!" - Bev Ashworth
  • Jan 31, 2020 - R 250.00 Fees covered
  • "Fabulous initiative" - Jen Paterson
  • Jan 31, 2020 - R 200.00 Fees covered
  • "We can cos we're girls!" - Maura
  • Jan 31, 2020 - R 100.00 Fees covered
  • "Wonderful idea - you ladies rock!" - Alison Tame
  • Jan 30, 2020 - R 180.00 Fees covered
  • "So happy to be a part of this!!!" - Adine Friedman
  • Jan 30, 2020 - R 200.00 Fees covered
  • "Love that we continue to honour this cause! " - Kerry
  • Jan 30, 2020 - R 100.00 Fees covered
  • "Have fun ladies " - Monika Hayes
  • Jan 30, 2020 - R 100.00 Fees covered
  • "Loving the Big Blue with my Bosom Buddies xx" - Marele Moolman
  • Jan 30, 2020 - R 100.00 Fees covered
  • "For all the Pink Ladies ...." - Julie
  • Jan 30, 2020 - USD $ 3.60 Fees covered
  • "Go for it ladies!" - Alexandra Torborg

Statistics

Fundraising target

R 10 000.00

Donations to date

R 17 402.89

PinkDrive Breast Cancer Fundraising

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PinkDrive NPC, a health sector NGO, was founded in 2009 by Ms Noelene Kotschan, on the premise that  “Early detection saves lives.” PinkDrive’s cardinal purpose is to contribute meaningfully towards preventing as many people as it can, from succumbing to breast, cervical, prostate and testicular cancer. 

Its primary focus is on citizens without access to reasonable care for these conditions, and who reside in areas where health services do not reach. It recognises that treatable cancers receiving even the basic levels of care could translate into varying lengths of extended life for the afflicted when detected and treated early. Its posture is ostensibly a promoter of health awareness in general, and specifically health education and heightening awareness of gender-related cancers in South Africa.  

Our Mission:  

Promote awareness and early detection of, and screening for gender-related cancers in the general  population of South Africa, using the message “Early detection will help to prolong life.”  

Our Vision:  

To be the leading non-governmental organisation dedicated to creating and promoting awareness about cancer in South Africa, and potentially beyond.  

Our delivery:  

PinkDrive has five principal interventions through its flagship programmes, PinkDrive® and More Balls  Than Most®, channelled through mobile point-of-contact service delivery by skilled certificated  medical/nursing practitioners, namely:  

  1. Clinical Breast Exams: A mass screening service provided to woman and men of all ages. This service includes one-on-one cancer education focusing on self-examinations as well as a breast examination.  2. Mammograms: A select screening service primarily provided for a woman over the age of 40, unless they are referred for a mammogram by a Doctor.  
  2. Pap Smears: Cervical Cancer Screening.  
  3. Prostate-Specific Antigen Test (PSA): These tests are a form of rapid testing for men above the age of  40 years old. These tests are administered by testing an adequate sample of blood taken from a subject.  5. Prostate and Testicular Cancer Awareness and Education: At all activations, More Balls Than Most sets up information booths and supplies information flyers to educate the public about Prostate and Testicular  Cancer.  

Our beneficiaries:  

Indigent and medically uninsured woman and men are the primary beneficiaries of PinkDrive NPC’s commitment. Citizens living in rural, township and semi-urban geographies across South Africa, are of the highest priority. Beneficiaries who can afford to pay for the service, are charged an approved nominal amount, which in turn funds the services to the indigent and medically uninsured beneficiaries.