{"id":182817,"date":"2021-03-08T23:18:33","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T21:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=99855"},"modified":"2021-03-08T23:18:33","modified_gmt":"2021-03-08T21:18:33","slug":"community-unites-at-100-rows-for-100-breast-cancer-screenings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/community-unites-at-100-rows-for-100-breast-cancer-screenings\/","title":{"rendered":"Community unites at 100 Rows for 100 Breast Cancer Screenings"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Organisers Monice Cox and Rosa-Marie Cronje<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It was a truly pink affair when more than 100 rowers and cyclists gathered for a \u2018rowathon\u2019 event, aimed at raising money for breast cancer screenings. On Sunday, 7 March 2021, athletes gathered at Crossfit Leo in Montana, Pretoria to participate in the first \u2018100 rowers for 100 breast cancer screening\u2019 event.<\/p>\n

\u2018It was incredible how the local community responded to this initiative and within less than two weeks we managed to sign-up 118 participants for this worthy cause,\u2019 says Rosa-Marie Cronje, the organiser.<\/p>\n

Teams of 3 rowers could enter, each raising R350 per entry. The money raised was donated to NGO, ILoveBoobies, who specifically facilitate the screening of women from disadvantaged communities for breast cancer.<\/p>\n

\u2018Screening is an integral part of the detection, prevention and treatment of breast cancer, however, a lack of funds are preventing large number of women in South Africa from being tested. We wanted to support a group who could really make a difference in the lives of these women,\u2019 Cronje explains.<\/p>\n

She says they didn\u2019t just want to ask for donations, but rather decided to host an event where the public could play an active role.<\/p>\n

\u2018Off course we all know maintaining a healthy body through regular exercise is very important for our overall well-being and health. Therefore, we decided to host an event where teams could row or cycle in tandem, get their daily exercise and do so while supporting a worthy cause,\u2019 says Cronje.<\/p>\n

Teams of three rowers competed in 60 minute heats throughout the morning. While the bulk of the athletes took part from the main event in Pretoria, another group joined virtually from Cape Town. The winners were selected based on the distance they managed to row within the given time period. The winners in the various categories were:<\/p>\n

Men: Big, Bigger, Biggest: Neil Malan, Hilmar von Mansberg, Gerhard Engelbrecht
Women: The Rack Pack: Rozie Cronje, Inge von Mansberg, Melanie Roux
Mixed: Maungatua: Dehandre de Beer, Gerald Kruger, Simone Kruger
Fastest Cycle: Pedal Pushers<\/p>\n

The 118 participants \u2013 rowers and cyclists \u2013 managed to row and ride a combined distance of 740km. Monice Cox, co-organiser says the event was inspired by a personal experience with breast cancer.<\/p>\n

\u2018I was diagnosed with breast cancer early last year after feeling a lump while doing a self-examination. Off course it came as a shock seeing as I don\u2019t have a history of breast cancer in my family and I am not yet 30 years old,\u2019 she says.<\/p>\n

Cox says she has just completed her radiation treatment and would like to inspire others with her personal journey.
\u2018Many people don\u2019t know that breast cancer is the most prevalent of all cancers among women. It is critical for women to know the importance of regular screening to ensure early detection and effective treatment. Going for regular screenings is an integral part of this process,\u2019 she explains<\/p>\n

Breast Cancer is diagnosed every 29 seconds in the world and 1 in 9 women are expected to develop breast cancer during their lifespan. Cox says they are also supporting the new campaign by Radiology Group, Keystone Medical, aimed at keeping women informed about challenges around breast cancer.<\/p>\n

\u2018This can be a very lonely and confusing journey but through the #ScreenHerSaveHer campaign, women who have had or have breast cancer can share their experiences. There are many things the experts don\u2019t share or can\u2019t share but a community of like-minded individuals can help each other through this difficult time,\u2019 she says.<\/p>\n

The rowing event was a pre-cursor to the bigger event to be held in October which is official Breast Cancer Month.<\/p>\n

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