{"id":6794,"date":"2026-08-08T08:51:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T06:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=189087"},"modified":"2026-08-08T08:51:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T06:51:00","slug":"the-spirit-of-giving-shines-at-pinkdrives-christmas-in-july-fundraiser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/mail\/the-spirit-of-giving-shines-at-pinkdrives-christmas-in-july-fundraiser\/","title":{"rendered":"The Spirit of Giving Shines at Pinkdrive\u2019s Christmas in July Fundraiser"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The spirit of Christmas was alive and well at PinkDrive\u2019s annual Christmas in July fundraiser dinner, recently held at the Indaba Hotel in Johannesburg. Twinkling fairy lights, festive d\u00e9cor, generous giving and heartfelt stories created an atmosphere of hope, reminding guests that the greatest gift anyone can give is the chance to save a life.<\/p>\n

Supported by long-standing corporate partners, the themed \u2018Night of Giving Back\u2019 once again united business, cancer survivors and the community behind PinkDrive\u2019s mission to make early cancer detection accessible to more South Africans.<\/p>\n

Each year, this non-profit organisation (NPO) makes a measurable difference to thousands of lives. Relying on donations, corporate sponsorships and community support, it\u2019s dedicated to the early detection of gender-related cancers in underserved communities. PinkDrives mobile units travel across the country, offering screenings such as mammograms, clinical breast examinations, pap smears, and PSA testing directly to people who might otherwise have limited access to healthcare.<\/p>\n

The evening struck a thoughtful balance between festive celebration and meaningful reflection, honouring cancer survivors while remembering those who lost their lives to the disease. One of the most moving moments came through a testimonial video featuring women whose lives were saved thanks to PinkDrive\u2019s mobile screening units. Their stories vividly illustrated the impact of accessible healthcare and reinforced the organisation\u2019s commitment to taking cancer screening to communities where it is needed most.<\/p>\n

The message was echoed by guest speaker Nicole Fuller, elite athlete and cancer survivor, who shared her personal journey following an early diagnosis that enabled her to avoid chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Inspired by her own experience, Fuller has since become the first South African to receive specialist training in cancer recovery and rehabilitation. Encouraging guests to prioritise regular screenings, she highlighted how early detection, combined with appropriate rehabilitation and physical activity, can significantly improve both recovery and long-term wellbeing.<\/p>\n

An address by Koo Govender, Non-Executive Board Member and CEO of Publicis Groupe, spoke to the strength of PinkDrive\u2019s leadership and the collective expertise steering its mission. Sound governance and committed partnerships, she noted, are what allow the NPO to keep expanding its reach and deepening its impact.<\/p>\n

Closing the formal programme, PinkDrive founder and CEO Noelene Kotschan took guests back to where it all began: a single mobile screening unit, and a mission to reach those that healthcare so often overlooks. From that modest start, she traced PinkDrive\u2019s growth into a nationally recognised force in cancer awareness and early detection. She closed with heartfelt thanks to all those whose continued support keeps that mission alive.<\/p>\n

The fundraiser\u2019s philanthropic spirit continued throughout the evening with raffle draws and a lively auction at the end. Guests bid enthusiastically for luxury prizes including diamond earrings and dream holiday experiences, helping to raise significant funds for PinkDrive\u2019s awareness, education and mobile screening programmes.<\/p>\n

To add to the Christmas spirit, spot prizes and hampers, generously sponsored by PinkDrive\u2019s corporate partners, sent guests home with some festive spoils too. And as part of its ongoing support, Lee-Chem Laboratories, through its Mandy\u2019s brand, ensured every guest received a generously filled Mandy\u2019s goodie bag, adding another thoughtful touch to an evening centred on generosity, hope and community.<\/p>\n

For Lee-Chem, that generosity runs deeper than a gesture on the night.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can\u2019t put a price on the moment someone gets the all-clear because they were screened in time. That\u2019s what keeps us partnering with PinkDrive year after year, and why we\u2019re proud to stand with so many others who believe in that same mission,\u201d says Bhavna Sanker, Marketing Manager at Lee-Chem Laboratories.<\/p>\n

Because while Christmas may only appear on the calendar once a year, the spirit of giving and the opportunity to change someone\u2019s future are always in season.<\/p>\n

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