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CAPTAIN COURAGEOUS
10 NOVEMBER 2025 NOVEMBER IS MEN’S HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH And there’s no better time to introduce our newest initiative: CAPTAIN COURAGEOUS The Captain Courageous Men’s Group is a safe, supportive space for husbands, fathers, sons, brothers, and friends whose lives have been touched by cancer, whether through walking alongside a loved one fighting the disease or coping with the loss of someone dear. This is a place for real conversations where men can open up, share their sto

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Nov 13, 20251 min read


BOOBS & BLOSSOMS 2025
19 OCTOBER 2025 PIRATES ANNUAL BOOBS & BLOSSOMS CLUB RUN 🌸 Pirates Boobs & Blossoms 2025: A Day of Hope, Strength & Solidarity 🌸 Today, under the beautiful Johannesburg sky at Pirates Sports Club and Jacaranda filled streets, the Pirates Running Club hosted yet another incredible Boobs & Blossoms Walk/Run — in support of the Filotimo Cancer Project, and what a day it was! The atmosphere was electric as families, survivors, and supporters gathered in a sea of pink to celebra

EVY MICHALOPOULOS
Nov 13, 20252 min read


MR GLOBAL SOUTH AFRICA 2025 - CHARL JAQUAIRDO VAN HELSDINGEN
24 SEPTEMBER 2025 GOOD LUCK, CHARLIE🇿🇦 Today we proudly send off our very own Mister Global South Africa 2025, Charlie, as he embarks on the incredible journey to Thailand for the Mister Global Finals 🌍 Charlie, your hard work, passion, motivation, and dedication shine through in everything you do. Beyond the stage, you are changing lives by sharing your cancer journey, raising awareness and inspiring countless others with your story of strength and resilience! We are supe

EVY MICHALOPOULOS
Nov 13, 20251 min read


BREAST HEALTH FOUNDATION COLLABORATION
24 SEPTEMBER 2025 A heartfelt THANK YOU to CompassionHat for generously sponsoring 50 chemo caps to the Machi Filotimo Cancer Project🎗️ With your kindness, we were able to donate these caps to the incredible team at the Breast Health Foundation, helping bring comfort and dignity to women on their cancer journey🙏 Together, through compassion and community, we are stronger! #FilotimoCares #FilotimoCancerProject #CompassionHats #BreastHealthFoundation #CancerAwareness #Compass

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Nov 13, 20251 min read


BERLIN MARATHON 2025 - MARTIN SCHEEPERS
21 SEPTEMBER 2025 FILOTIMO BRAND AMBASSADOR He Did It! 🏁🎉 Our incredible brand ambassador Martin has successfully completed the Berlin Marathon 2025! 🏃♂️✨ This achievement is not only a personal triumph but also a deeply meaningful tribute to all our Filotimo Angels and Champions. With every kilometre, Martin carried their strength, courage, and memory across the finish line. We are so proud of you, Martin — thank you for running with heart, for hope, and always with Filo

EVY MICHALOPOULOS
Nov 13, 20251 min read


NICOLE IMERMAN
4 SEPTEMBER 2025 INTRODUCING: NICOLE IMERMAN 🌸 We are excited to welcome Nicole Imerman to our Filotimo family! We’re thrilled to share that Nicole will be joining us in hosting monthly webinars with our Filotimo Champions, focusing on mindfulness, mental health, and self-care. Nicole works for the Tears Foundation, managing the counselling team and empowering the Breast Health Foundation navigators in their support work. Nicole is a dedicated wellness consultant, counsello

EVY MICHALOPOULOS
Nov 13, 20251 min read


RIDERS FITNESS DAY
12 JULY 2025 🔥 It’s happening NOW at Kyalami! 🔥 RIDER FITNESS DAY is in full swing at Kyalami Equestrian Park! 🐎💪 Riders, fitness lovers, and supporters have come together to move with purpose, raise cancer awareness, and support the incredible work of Love Your Nuts and the Machi Filotimo Cancer Project. 🏋️♂️ Functional fitness for riders 🎤 Inspiring talk by Mister Global SA finalist & 2x cancer survivor, Charlie 🎁 Amazing raffle prizes 🛍️ Vendor Village buzzing wit

EVY MICHALOPOULOS
Nov 13, 20251 min read


FILOTIMO CARES
4 JULY 2025 Introducing FILOTIMO CARES! FILOTIMO CARES is a heartfelt movement rooted in compassion, dignity and purpose. Inspired by the ancient Greek concept of filotimo—a way of life defined by honour, integrity and selfless giving—this initiative exists to uplift lives, protect the vulnerable and bring light to those facing darkness. Whether supporting communities or caring for animals in need, FILOTIMO CARES stands as a beacon of hope and humanity. Together, we can make

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Nov 13, 20251 min read


RAQUEL NEILSON - FILOTIMO CANCER CHAMPION
21 JUNE 2025 WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU! In Loving Memory of Raquel Neilson – A True Filotimo Warrior It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Filotimo Champion, Raquel Neilson, who gained her angel wings. Raquel was not only a cancer warrior but a radiant soul whose strength, grace, and love touched all who knew her. Her cancer journey was a powerful testament to resilience. Even amidst unimaginable challenges, Raquel remained a fierce advocate for aw

EVY MICHALOPOULOS
Nov 13, 20251 min read


ALEX AZAB TSAURA - FILOTIMO CANCER CHAMPION
14 JUNE 2025 WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU! In Loving Memory of Alex Azab Tsaura – Filotimo Cancer Champion It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Filotimo Cancer Champion, Alex who left us this morning 💔 Alex was a courageous breast cancer warrior whose story touched and inspired so many. Alex faced a rare diagnosis—male invasive ductal carcinoma. He first noticed a lump and discharge in 2021, but it took multiple hospital visits before he received a

EVY MICHALOPOULOS
Nov 13, 20251 min read


NELSON MANDELA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL WITH JACARANDA FM & SMILE FOUNDATION SA
11 JUNE 2025 TOY DONATION FOR CHILDREN'S WARDS What an incredible morning at Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital with Dr Pinky Chirwa and her amazing team, alongside Jacaranda FM and the Smile Foundation! 💜 Together, they raised over R2 million to purchase two life-changing laser machines to treat children with burn wounds — all thanks to their generous donors! 🙌 To add a little more magic to the day, The Machi Filotimo Cancer Project had the joy of handing out toys to the b

EVY MICHALOPOULOS
Nov 13, 20251 min read


ROBBEN ISLAND CROSSING - MARTIN SCHEEPERS
9 MAY 2025 FILOTIMO BRAND AMBASSADOR He did it! Robben Island Crossing – completed! A huge congratulations to our amazing Filotimo Brand Ambassador, Martin Scheepers, on completing his first-ever Robben Island Swim Challenge in an impressive time of 2h29! From the first stroke — jellyfish kiss and all — to the final step out of the water, Martin swam with purpose, passion, and power. This wasn’t just a personal challenge. It was a tribute — to the Filotimo Champions currently

EVY MICHALOPOULOS
Nov 13, 20251 min read


DISCOVERY HEALTH SANDTON - CANCER AWARENESS DAY
12 MARCH 2025 What an incredible day at Discovery Health Sandton hosting their Cancer Awareness Exhibition Day 🎗️ We are beyond proud and grateful to have been invited by the amazing Lerato and the Head Office Discovery team to help raise awareness about cancer, its causes, and symptoms. The energy, the passion, and the purpose behind this event were truly inspiring! A fantastic day was had by all—coming together for a cause that truly matters. Thank you to everyone who made

EVY MICHALOPOULOS
Nov 13, 20251 min read


CHANEZ ERASMUS - FILOTIMO CANCER CHAMPION
1 NOVEMBER 2024 WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU Today, our hearts are broken as we share the news of the passing of our beloved Filotimo Cancer Champion, Chanez Erasmus. Chanez was an inspiration to everyone who knew her—super loving, incredibly strong, and endlessly motivating. She faced her journey with unmatched courage and grace, always uplifting those around her. Though the pain of this loss is immense, we take comfort in knowing that Chanez is now pain-free. We believe she wil

EVY MICHALOPOULOS
Nov 13, 20251 min read


BOOBS & BLOSSOMS CLUB RUN 2024
20 OCTOBER 2024 PIRATES BOOBS & BLOSSOMS ANNUAL CLUB RUN - BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Heartfelt Thanks for all your support at the Pirates annual Boobs & Blossoms Club Run🙏 On behalf of THE FILOTIMO CANCER PROJECT, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to the Pirates Club, their team of awesome volunteers and all the Runners/Walkers that attended yesterday, for all the love and support shared at the Boobs and Blossoms Club Run🎗️ Your contributions have played a pivota

EVY MICHALOPOULOS
Nov 13, 20251 min read


NATASHA BROWN - FILOTIMO CANCER CHAMPION
18 MAY 2024 WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU! Our Filotimo Cancer Champion, Natasha Brown, gained her angel wings yesterday morning💔 Tash completed her earthly journey after a decade long battle with brain cancer, she fought like no other and has taught many the true meaning of strength and perseverance! She will always be remembered by her smile and contagious laugh. Our deepest condolences to her loved ones, family and friends. Sending love, strength and hugs during this difficult

EVY MICHALOPOULOS
Nov 13, 20251 min read


MELANOMA AWARENESS MONTH
3 MAY 2024 Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month🖤🎗️🖤 In memory of our Filotimo Cancer Champion and Melanoma Warrior, Chantelle Delport 🎗️🖤🎗️ WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU & WILL CONTINUE TO RAISE AWARENESS AROUND MELANOMA IN THE SPIRIT OF FILOTIMO! Wear black every Friday for the month of May to show your support for Melanoma awareness🙏 May is National Melanoma and Skin cancer Awareness Month. A black ribbon is used to signify melanoma and skin cancer. Skin cancer is the

EVY MICHALOPOULOS
Nov 13, 20251 min read


NINA HAMPTON - FILOTIMO CANCER CHAMPION
24 JANUARY 2024 WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU Our Filotimo Cancer Champion, Nina Hampton gained her angel wings on 24 January 2024. Nina was such an inspiration to us all and she will never be forgotten🙏 She joined our Filotimo Family in January 2021 and gave us all such love, inspiration and faith from day one, always sharing her journey to help inspire others🙏 We will continue to honour Nina always 🙏 Our sincere and deepest condolences to Nick and little Tom, her family, love

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Nov 13, 20251 min read


HELEN JOSEPH BREAST CLINIC
31 JANUARY 2024 Supporting our brave warriors from Helen Joseph Breast Clinic with gifted Valley of Hope blankets donated by our late Filotimo Cancer Champion Hester Okoh by her daughter Georgia Okoh and Compassionhats donated by the Filotimo Cancer Project team🎗️ Together helping patients navigate through their journeys with the amazing assistance of the awesome team at HJBC. #spiritoffilotimo🎗 #helenjosephbreastclinic #honouringourlovedones #nevergiveup

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Nov 13, 20251 min read


PINK DAY AT HELEN JOSEPH BREAST CARE CLINIC - 26 OCTOBER 2023
Ending off #BreastCancerAwareness month in the most special way🎀🎗️🎀 We were very blessed to be able to share #PinkDay at Helen Joseph...

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Nov 3, 20231 min read
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