Thulani Sibisi receives The Prostate Cancer Foundation’s Legacy Award

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The highlight of our awards ceremony held in Johannesburg on 16 July 2024 was the recognition of the huge impact that Thulani Sibisi has made to our organisation, and to the field of prostate cancer generally in South Africa.
He joined the Prostate Cancer Foundation in 2016 and was appointed to the position of vice-chairman of our Patient Affairs Board in 2018. Using his platform as the winner of the 1986 Two Oceans marathon, and his ability to connect with diverse audiences, he has been a relentless advocate for raising awareness about prostate cancer and the importance of screening for early detection.
He was awarded with The Prostate Cancer Foundation’s Legacy award in appreciation of and in recognition for the exceptional impact that he has made whilst serving in his role as vice-chairman of our Patient Affairs Board.
His contribution to raising awareness about prostate cancer in South Africa and supporting prostate cancer survivors has been recognised as exceptional by not only the Prostate Cancer Foundation and its members, but also by his peers, the media, the athletics world and members of the public.
Well done Thulani, your contribution has made a huge impact to our cause!
In the photos below: our Patient Affairs Board Chairman, Iain Johnston and our Medical & Scientific Advisory Board chairman, Prof Shingai Mutambirwa congratulate Thulani Sibisi.

Our Patient Affairs Board Chairman, Iain Johnston receives a Service Excellence Award

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Iain first got involved with the Prostate Cancer Foundation after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2011. In 2013 he was appointed to our Executive Board as the first ever patient representative. His passion to raise awareness about prostate cancer and to educate men about the importance of age and risk appropriate screening has made a real difference to our organisation. In an awards ceremony held in Johannesburg in July 2024, we were proud to present him with The Prostate Cancer Foundation Service Excellence Award at a ceremony in July 2024.

His optimism and positive attitude have been a huge motivator for other cancer survivors.

CEO Andrew Oberholzer, congratulates Iain for his achievement.

                 

 

Dr Georges de Mûelenaere receives our Service Excellence Award

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Dr Georges de Mûelenaere qualified as a doctor in 1963 at the University of Pretoria and as a Radiation Oncologist in 1969. He  was professor and Head of Department of Radiotherapy at the University of Pretoria from 1985 – 1990. He started the first one of the de Muelenaere oncology practices in 1975.

He has held a number of key positions in a variety of organisation including  at:

The South African Society for Radiotherapy where he was secretary since its inception in 1972 until 1981, and then as Chairman from 1982 – 1984.

At CANSA he served as the Vice president  from 1998 – 2000 and as president from  2000 – 2002.

At our own organisation, The Prostate Cancer Foundation he was one of the founding directors appointed in January 2007.  He was appointed as vice-chairman of The Medical & scientific Advisory Board in 2012 and he has also served as the Medical and Scientific Advisory Board representative on the Marketing and Strategic Planning Board since its inception. And last, but by no means least, Dr Georges did his his Hollard Daredevil run at the age of 80 and has been a regular participant since then.

He was presented with The Prostate Cancer Foundation’s Service Excellence Award for his outstanding contribution to The Foundation. He is seen here with the Medical & Scientific Advisory Board chairman, Prof Shingai Mutambirwa and CEO, Andrew Oberholzer.