CANSA: Leading the fight against cancer in South Africa

CANSA Shavathon is one of South Africa’s best-loved events in support of a worthy cause.This is the 9^th national CANSA Shavathon, independently managed by CANSA staff and volunteers. Losing one’s hair is a common side-effect of cancer therapy – so shaving your head has become a symbolic gesture of support for cancer survivors.
Colouring your hair or paying a Bail Out Fee have become options for those who prefer not to shave. Or become actively engaged and make a difference by signing up as a volunteer.
CANSA Shavathon was being held in over 300 workplaces and organisations on  the 1 & 2 March 2012, and in over 200 shopping centres on 3 & 4 March 2012

Was truly an amazing experience to be part of... Joy Davison showed her support by shaving all her hair! What courage and heart she showed and all for a good cause!! Thank you for doing it with a smile, much Respected!

-Life Quote-

“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength”.

Mr & Miss Pretoria Noord

Again what a wonderful event to be part of!! Was privilege to have been chosen to be on the panel of judges amongst such amazing people! Truly blessed and grateful for the opportunity! Thanks to all the judges, Cecile Brits, Armand Du Plessis, Tracy-Lee Meyer Minnie, Jacques Fagan, Mascha Janse van Vuuren, Lynne De Jager and photographer Anton De Jager and a special thanks to  Nadine Spangenberg, Wilma du Plessis, Dana Wannenburg and Lourine Wannenburg for all the organizing ;)

Esmarie Els will def be the next Miss SA in a few years!

BRAND MODEL SEARCH

I was invited to be a judge at this great competition where I met such amazing people..
Everything was perfect, the dresses, the girls that took part and the whole place was just stunningly made up.

Wilma du Plessis , is truly one of the top designers when it comes to dresses, her work is unbelievable and great person all together!!

Thanks to Armand du Plessis , Nadine Spangenberg, Frieda du Plessis and Lourine Wanneburg for making me part of this wonderful event ;)

Armand du Plessis -Mr SA in the making
Frieda du Plessis -Miss SA 2011 Finalist

Cape Town Weekend - MR SA 2012

What an amazing weekend it was. Thanks to Zane for a very professional organized schedule!

We were blessed with amazing weather the whole weekend and we kicked off with a bang on Llandudno Beach for our Official MR SA photo shoot with well renowned photographer Clinton Lubbe…

Places we visited was the Gold museum, Robben island, Table Mountain , Moyo – Eden on the Bay, Gugulethu Square and also  a great organization who help develop and encourage children to reach their full potential .

Must say it was truly an eye opener once again that we need to appreciate more the little things in life that matters. I was inspired looking into the eyes of those young children and seeing the hunger to learn and to reach their goals!!

Sometimes just a smile and a little bit of our time and words can make such an Huge positive impact in people’s lifes! 

Thanks to Park Inn Hotel , Ikapa Tours & Travels , Herbex , Nedbank, One & Only Hotel for the hampers and sponsorships!!

Mr Nelson Mandela Prison cell

Sneak Peek of Photoshoot

CanCare Cycling Event 03/02/2012 - MR SA

Following the success of CanCare's first Indoor Cycling Marathon and Guinness World Record (GWR) they are hosting the next CanCare Indoor Cycling Marathon on the  3,4 February 2012.

At this event six top male cyclists from the West Rand are attempting a new Guinness World record for the farthest distance on a fixed cycle in 24 hours. They will attempt to break an American held record of 1335km. We showed our support as Mr SA finalists in cycling 110km in 3hours......
Being a USN Ambassador and living a healthy balanced lifestyle i've learned to appreciate the little things in life that we take for granted every day!! "A HEALTHY BODY IS A HEALTHY MIND"

Kaylie a gorgeous little supporter of the Cancare Event

Rudi, Lourens , Mohammed , Me, Tersius

Judged at Miss Winelands Petite 2012

Very fortunate to have been invited to be a judge at the Glamorous Miss Winelands Petite on the 25th of January 2012. 16 Amazing girls entered and it was not easy to pick a winner;) The Standart was very high and not only was the girls stunningly beautiful but they had the brains to go with that!!

Well done to Rietha Kruger for once again holding a successfull pageant and also to the girls that placed in the top 3!

1) Silke Knopf
2) Bianca Huysamen

3) Liske van Eck



Me and my beautiful mother!

Me and my Gorgeous cousin

Expresso SABC3 - USN Healthy Balanced Lifestyle

24 January 2012

31 January 2012

My Dream & Vision for 2012!

2012 Has kicked off on a very good note for me!

 I Have set my goals clear and high for this year. Even though I don’t believe in new year’s resolutions but more in Life Resolutions this will be a BIG one for me.

I had an amazing festive season with my family and friends and also did a  tour with the USN team to all the beach touch tournaments as a Mr SA Finalist and USN Ambassador telling people about living a healthy balanced lifestyle. Was very fortunate to be a judge at most of Miss Touchies competitions on tour with Roxy Louw & Deon Bing!

Sometimes we forget how fortunate we are to wake up in the morning to be able to see , walk, smile,talk and do what we want to do but yet still complain about small stuff.

This year I like to challenge everyone to shift their attention just to the positive things in their lives and to be grateful for that! Work hard, be disciplined and don’t stand back for anything or anyone.

We all need to have clear visions and goals, that’s what's driving you and keeping you focused!  

Big challenges ahead for me this year, joining the USN team full time and will be starting a whole new life in Pretoria in February. The Lord has blessed me with so many opportunities and I’m just gonna be pushing forward and follow my passion.

How you treat yourself sets the standards for others, and this is my mission in life to let my actions do the talking and set the boundaries! A message that I want to share with everybody is that while you out there messing around , partying and just having fun, someone somewhere is working hard, someone is getting smarter and making a difference…… I know I don’t want to fall behind, I want to be the pace setter and always be one step ahead!

Opportunities is all around us and we need to be ready when that 1 comes across your path!

So excited for this year, full of passion and ready to make a positive impact… 

Remember the 3 D’s to SUCCESS:

DISCIPLINE

DEDICATION
DETERMINATION

Thanks to all the support so far!!

The new year has started with a BANG and i just want to thank each and everyone for their ongoing support and believe in me. Big changes going on in my life at the moment and with all the encouraging messages it makes my life so much easier. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! Looking forward to the last 2 months before the final of MR SA 2012 on 17 March at Silverstar Casino!