Wearing little more than purple Speedos, about 30 men from the Celtic Harriers running club took part in a run around Rondebosch Common last Friday.
The 5km Hollard Daredevil Run is held across the country to raise awareness of prostate and testicular cancer, which are most common in men aged 15 to 35, but among the most easy cancers to treat if diagnosed early.
All proceeds go towards the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF).
Paul Visser, of Pinelands, said he also wanted to honour his wife, Beverley, who died of breast cancer in 2017.
“I am wearing a pink bandana in her memory, and I want to assist in creating awareness.”
Club secretary Glenn Muller said they had donated R5700 to the cause through the 30 purple Speedos they bought.
“This is the second year that we participated in this event. We wanted to get the male club members excited about what we can do to create awareness around men’s cancer.”
Mr Muller added: “The guys would feel vulnerable running bare chested just wearing the Speedo, then once they start running in a group they feel comfortable, and this is also nothing compared to what someone is going through that has to fight prostate cancer.”
Club chairperson Mervyn Matalie said: “This is something that may concern all of us as we may know someone who has been impacted by this illness and we must do everything we can to make things better.”
“It was a good experience running with all the men around the Rondebosch Common who supported this initiative,” said runner Simon Mukatuni, of Claremont.
