Keurboom CANSA

The inaugural charity auction dinner held for the Keurboom CANSA Interim Home in took place on 1 April 2010 at the Radisson BLU Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. The event organisers Starlicious Lifestyle Events in association with socialite and event coordinator Edith Venter, Raddison BLU Hotels and Pristine Moods hosted a wonderful evening of entertainment, dinner and an exciting auction with Saville Row.

Renowned events coordinator Pristine Moods known for booking bands kept the charity event toughly entertained with the likes of singer Gareth Taylor and comedian / MC Rabin Harduth. Pristine Moods event management company also provided professional sound and sound engineering, and lighting design to ensure the outstanding entertainment was hitch free.  

Saville Row and their sensational wizard of charity auctions, Mr Joff Van Reenen, conducted a successful auction. While guest were treated to delicious food from gastronomic genius and executive chef Paul Gindra of The Radisson BLU Hotel and restaurant “Vivaca”, who provided complimentary usage of their Ballroom / Convention Center for the premier fundraiser event.

The fundraiser event is the brainchild of lifestyle designer and event coordinator Craig Whitehead of Starlicious Lifestyle Events and Niche Lifestyle Design. “It is our mission collectively to secure all sponsors for this event to avoid any costs for this foundation and its costs in running this event”, said Whitehead.
Keurboom is one of 10 Interim Homes run by CANSA in the main metropolitan centres to provide out-of-town patients with a home away from home while they are accessing treatment. The homes provide accommodation, healthy and nourishing meals and transport to and from treatment centres for the duration of their stay, which can be between eight to 12 weeks, going home on weekends.
Interim Homes also provide emotional and spiritual support, health care and recreation. Patients are able to enjoy the company of other people in similar situations in calm, caring atmosphere. Keurboom is located in Belgravia, Johannesburg in a beautiful memorial house donated to CANSA in 1975 by the Johannesburg East Rotary Association.