This month when you go to the grocery store, gym, or out to restaurant, take a second and look around. You may notice a few more men sporting a coat of hair on their upper lip. This is not a coincidence or change in fashion. Each year around this time, men across the globe begin growing moustaches to raise awareness for men’s health. This worldwide phenomenon is known as Movember.
Movember challenges men to change their appearance and the face of men’s health by growing a moustache. The rules are simple, start Movember 1st clean-shaven and then grow a moustache for the entire month. The moustache becomes the ribbon for men’s health, the means by which awareness and funds are raised for cancers that affect men. Much like the commitment to run or walk for charity, the men of Movember commit to growing a moustache for 30 days.
For more about the cause click here…
My grandfather had a brief battle with prostate cancer (that he thankfully won), so when I stumbled across the idea for Movember I did not hesitate to join in. A few friends and coworkers here at the Bank have all joined in for the cause and started a team, Rock the Stache-bah.
Any donation you can make would be greatly appreciated and will help us reach the ultimate goal of eliminating many of the health risks men face today. To make a donation online please go to the following link, select “Donate to a team”, and search for Rock the Stache-Bah. (Or of course you can bring it to me, and check out my moustache).
I realize with the numerous charities jockeying for your attention and money and the rapidly approaching holidays, that many of you have already maxed out your charitable giving budget. I completely understand and fortunately Movember is as much about raising awareness as it is about raising money. Please use the following link to make sure you and your loved ones are taking the necessary steps to avoid some of the health risks men face (pun intended).
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