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Do you ever wonder why clean-cut men suddenly grow their mustache for the entire month of November? These guys may be participating in an initiative that raises funds and awareness on men’s health called Movember.
What is Movember?
Movember is actually a portmanteau or clever blend of English-Australian shortened word for mustache, “mo” and November. It is a global movement, which is simply known as “No-shave November” in other countries. Its main causes include awareness for prostate and testicular cancer, as well as mental health and suicide prevention among men. The mustache is meant to represent a ribbon for men’s health.
This movement started in Melbourne, Australia 10 years ago when a group of 30 guys revived a moustache trend. After having fun doing it, they started raising money and awareness for prostate cancer the next year. The cause became bigger in 2004 with 450 participants and they raised about £25,000. By 2012, over 20 countries have taken part in this full-fledged annual event that have raised millions. The Movember Foundation and other men’s health partners in every country conduct the respective programmes.
According to the Movember Foundation, it is the only charity that focuses on men’s health on a worldwide scale, year round. Its ultimate goal is stop men from dying too young. Participants refer to themselves as Mo Bros. They should begin with a clean-shaven face upon registration and have the entire month to grow and groom their mustache. As part of their rules, they should only grow their mustaches and no beards are allowed. This means that sideburns must not connect with their beard. They are also not allowed to join their chins to their handlebars.
Movember Foundation UK
Money raised via the Movember Foundation UK campaign proceeds to Movember Europe, a private company limited by England and Wales. It is a registered charity in all England, Wales and Scotland. It is fully committed to support prostate and testicular center and other men’s mental health programmes. It partners with Prostate Cancer UK and the Institute of Cancer Research to make these initiatives possible.
In 2015, over £6.8 million was raised for Movember UK and 70% of the funds raised went to men’s health programs. For women who want to support men’s health, Mo Sistas has been created. Ladies can help by signing up online and getting involved in various ways. They may organising events, donate, and/or purchase Movember merchandise. All supporters are encouraged to get physically active and take the Move Challenge. May it be running a race, rock climbing or simply working out, the important thing is getting active. Moving and exercising are part of being healthy and help in prolonging life. Everybody can make a difference and raise funds.
We at Essay Writer fully support the Movember movement. We hope that more people would join this cause and more lives will be saved. To participate and learn more about this movement, please visit the Movember Foundation UK’s official website.
