Pink Phoenix Cancer Foundation & Sharon Van Straaten
Sharon Van Straaten is a survivor of stage 2 Throat and stage 4 Lymph Cancer after being diagnosed in 2009. Following intensive chemo and radiation therapy treatment, Sharon, against all medical expectations... is still in remission...
By hosting motivational talks on cancer survival in 2011, Sharon soon realized that she needed to do more than just “talk” about survival... with more information about the right NUTRITION, TREATMENT and ATTITUDE... SURVIVAL is a reality!
Sharon founded Pink Phoenix Cancer Foundation in 2012.
was launched as a cancer awareness initiative in 2012, to educate and encourage others to survive... A successful and rewarding program which has attracted tremendous sponsorship and support.
hosted by Pink Phoenix Cancer Foundation, is a themed fundraising event featuring some of Durban's premier fashion designers who showcase their collections in order to raise funds for our Kids 4 Life Initiative.
Pink Phoenix Cancer Foundation has taken the Awareness Initiative "Brave & Beautiful" and published our first book featuring the incredible and heartwarming survival stories of our Ambassadors.
fundraising events have successfully given Pink Phoenix Cancer Foundation the means to “save lives”. Funds raised help by assisting individuals with the cost of treatment.
was introduced in 2014 and benefits children diagnosed with cancer under treatment in paediatric oncology.
fundraising campaigns aiming to raise funds for individuals and the cost of their treatment.
Dining 4 a Difference' combines FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT, PRIZES and FUN, all whilst raising money in aid of the 'Kids for Life' initiative.
fundraising event is planned for November 2016! Updates to follow!
The long term goal for Pink Phoenix Cancer Foundation is to establish a support centre which will offer nutritional, psychological, physical and group support to cancer survivors and their families... encouraging them to live a full and productive life under the threat of cancer!