So what is Movember?
If you use any kind of social media, you’ll no doubt have seen countless references to Movember already. Even if you have managed to escape all the coverage, you will probably notice an abundance of moustachioed men appearing over the next week or so. Here’s why they’re doing it.
Movember, where men obtain sponsorship for growing a moustache in November, was launched in 2003 with the aim of improving awareness of men’s cancers and to raise all-important funds. Prostate cancer and testicular cancer are the main beneficiaries of the sponsorship raised by the Mo Bros. In order to take part in Movember, a participant (Mo Bro) must be clean shaven on the 1st of November and must not shave their moustache for the remainder of the month. There are rules relating to the moustache itself too; it must not be joined to sideburns or chin hair as this would make it a beard or a goatee. Movember is all about the moustache.
From its beginnings in Melbourne, Australia Movember has become a highly successful global phenomenon. Men in a number of countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Finland, the Netherlands, Spain, Denmark, Norway, Belgium and the Czech Republic can take part in officially organised Movember events. In 2011, a total of £79.3 million was raised, which will go a great way towards funding prostate and testicular cancer research and development.
It’s not all about the men either, women are welcome to become Mo Sistas and do their bit to spread the word. Although women can’t participate in the main event, starting conversations and spreading awareness about men’s’ health also plays a big part. Various events are hosting throughout the month of Movember, including Gala Partés, Mo Runs and Mo Parties. Full information is available from the Movember UK official website.
If you would like to join in with Movember, you still have time! Just visit the website and complete the registration form. Then all you need to do is spread the word and ask for sponsorship, sit back and let that mo grow!
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