Shave or spray at Garden Court Sandton City and support CANSA

At Garden Court by Southern Sun we work hard to create a great day. For those touched by cancer, however, experiencing a great day can be more challenging. We know this because our own people have been personally affected by the illness. This is why we have decided to host a Shavathon in support of the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA). From 3 – 5 March 2011, (8h00 to 16h00) at Garden Court Sandton City, you can shave or spray and show your support too.

“We’re a can-do­ organisation,” says 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 people are the ones who constantly strive to deliver, exceeding our guest’s expectations – and as a minimum, meeting them. 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,” says Bald.

“It also shows we are an organisation that cares,” says Anthony Batistich, General Manager, Garden Court Sandton City. “Not only about guests in our hotels but about the broader community. We are not solely bottom line driven, we are people driven.”

Through its Shavathon Garden Court by Southern Sun 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 (who have donated items needed), and family members and friends who are all actively supporting the initiative. Garden Court Sandton City will be selling scrumptious Boerewors Rolls (R17.00 each – R2.00 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,” says 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.”

Garden Court by Southern Sun has found a way to make a real contribution in the fight against cancer. You can too. Shave, spray or donate.

(visit http://southernsuncares.givengain.org)