What is Movember?
Movember is the only global charity focused soley on men’s health. We want to help men live happier, healthier, longer lives through investing in these key areas: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.
Since 2003, we’ve empowered millions of men and women to join the global men’s health movement. Through the moustaches grown, the connections created, and the conversations generated, we’ve raised $839 million to fund 1,250 breakthrough men’s health projects in 20 countries
The seed of an idea first sprouted over a few beers in Melbourne 2003, when two friends challenged each other to grow a moustache for the duration of November. Recruiting the support of 30 loyal friends, together they experienced a month of inquisitive conversation as a result of their newly acquired facial hair, and the power of the Mo as a conversation starter and awareness raiser was realized. This year, Movember will mark its 11th anniversary. A detailed history of the early years is contained in this Hairy Tale.We want to help men live happier, healthier, longer lives through investing in four key areas: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health, and physical activity.
How to get involved?
Getting involved is easy. You can help stop men dying too young by donating or raising funds this Movember. Simply sign up at Movember.com and fundraise by:
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- Growing a moustache
- Move by walking or running 60 kilometres
- Host a Mo-ment
- Making a donation
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Make it count! Raise much-needed funds, and shine a light on men’s health.
Funds
Funds raised go towards supporting innovative world-class men’s health programs supporting our key areas: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. To date, Movember has helped fund more than 1,200 men’s health projects. We fund health programs through Movember and our men’s health partners.
Prostate and Testicular Cancer: We invest in research and health services that contribute to less men dying from prostate and testicular cancer and to improve the quality of life for those that live with the disease, both physically and mentally.
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Mental health is an integral part of health. We invest in programs that help men and boys stay mentally healthy. In Canada, we invest in health services that will focus on community-level prevention programs to improve mental health.
Learn more about the Movember movement and fundraising here: https://ca.movember.com/?home
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