Pink forhope,
Ravenna Energy stands with everyone whose life has been touched by cancer.
No one should travel this journey alone.
At Ravenna Energy we believe every journey is better with people beside you. Cancer touches families, workplaces and communities everywhere, and awareness is where hope starts: knowing the signs, going for screening and standing with those who are fighting.
We use this page to celebrate survivors, support patients and families, and encourage everyone to take their health seriously.
How we show up in pink.
Celebrate survivors
Every survivor is proof that hope, care and early detection make a difference.
Support patients and families
Treatment is hard on the whole family. Kindness, time and practical help go a long way.
Spread awareness
Knowing the signs and the facts saves lives. Talk about it, share it and encourage others.
Encourage early detection
Regular check-ups and screening can find cancer early, when treatment works best.
Ways you can help.
- Wear pink and share the message, especially in October.
- Book a check-up or screening, and encourage someone you love to do the same.
- Support a loved one or colleague going through treatment.
- Donate or volunteer through the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) at cansa.org.za.
- We believe that awareness is an important step towards making a difference.
The cancer awareness calendar.
Dates and months to mark each year, and what each one is about. Some dates change from year to year, so check CANSA for the latest.
World Cancer Day
A worldwide day led by the Union for International Cancer Control. It is about raising awareness, encouraging early detection and honouring everyone touched by cancer. In South Africa, CANSA marks it with free screening and community events.
International Childhood Cancer Day
Dedicated to children and young people living with cancer, their families and the teams who care for them. It is marked with the gold ribbon.
CANSA Shavathon
CANSA’s annual campaign at malls around the country, where people shave or donate hair to show courage and solidarity. In 2026 it ran on 28 February and 1 March; the dates change each year.
HPV Awareness Day
Highlights HPV vaccination and screening, which play a big part in preventing cervical cancer, one of the most preventable cancers affecting women.
World No Tobacco Day
A World Health Organization day that reminds us tobacco is a leading preventable cause of cancer and encourages people to quit.
World Lung Cancer Day
Puts the spotlight on lung cancer, the value of early diagnosis, and reducing smoking and exposure to harmful smoke.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
A month to learn the early warning signs of childhood cancer and support the children and families who face it. The gold ribbon is the symbol.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The month of the pink ribbon. It encourages women to know their bodies, go for regular check-ups and screening, and support those in treatment. CANSA notes that breast cancer is the most common cancer among South African women, with a lifetime risk of about 1 in 26.
Movember
A moustache-growing campaign for men’s health that raises awareness of prostate and testicular cancer and men’s mental health.
SunSmart Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Falls in the hot summer season. It is a reminder to protect your skin from the sun with sunscreen, hats, shade and regular skin checks.