"We're a can-do organisation," said Neil Bald, operations director for Garden Court. "Our involvement with the Shavathon reflects the Southern Sun group's siyakhanya values - a philosophy incorporating the view that our caring and enthusiastic people differentiate us. Our siyakhanya values (meaning "we shine") include: innovation, integrity, people-centred, reliability, respect and teamwork. They form part of our daily lives and the way we live, and we evaluate everything we do to see if it is in line with these very critical and fundamental values. Our employees' voluntary participation in the Shavathon reflects how our people truly live the company's philosophy every day."
Through its Shavathon, Garden Court aims to generate awareness about cancer and raise funds to support CANSA. The Netcare Clinton Clinic in Alberton will supply pamphlets and information provided by its oncology department, while employees from several hotels including Garden Court Sandton, Garden Court Morningside, Garden Court O R Tambo, Garden Court Brand Office and Southern Sun Katherine Street will assist with shaving and spraying, together with hairdressers from Salon Prive in Northriding Square, as well as Hychem & FMS (which have donated items needed), and family members and friends who are all actively supporting the initiative. Garden Court Sandton City will be selling boerewors rolls at R17 each, R2 of which will be donated to CANSA). From 2pm on Saturday, 5 March, dj percussion band Ctr_alt_del will perform live.
"We want to create an increased understanding about the effects of cancer, and its prevention," said Bald. "Of course, the Shavathon ultimately aims to raise funds to ensure the financial viability of CANSA's unique, integrated support services to cancer survivors and those affected by the illness. We hope everyone will adopt our can-do approach to making a great day."
For more information, go to http://southernsuncares.givengain.org.
