Movember - fighting prostate and testicular cancer
The Movember movement aims to highlight and spread awareness on men's health and cancers that affect men.
In its 12th year, the Movember campaign has now become a global movement, with the 'mo' becoming the non-official ribbon for men's health.
In South Africa, tens of thousands of men have been diagnosed with these diseases annually, yet there is still a stigma around male-related illnesses.
The Movember campaign aims to change all that - by creating awareness of these conditions, without fear of judgment.
"Men’s Health in South Africa requires prioritization. By raising awareness and funds, and in turn, program investment through official beneficiaries, NGO’s and collaborating with government, The Men’s Foundation aims to positively influence the average life expectancy of South African men" - Movember.com
The premise is simple: men register on the Movember site to raise funds for the campaign. They start the campaign fresh-faced on November 1, and then pledge to grow and groom a moustache for the entire month of November.
Movember starts today. Here are some NB statistics on cancer in South Africa. #cancer #movember pic.twitter.com/DysjdvDySr
— TamsinHodgson Physio (@physiocapetown) November 1, 2016
Women ('Mo Sisters') can also get involved - by signing-up and pledging funds to the campaign.
#Movember pic.twitter.com/pBuxtgoQ2A
— Buknoy da boy (@tfbitterboyd) November 1, 2016
If you're looking for some inspiration on how to grow a mo this November, we have a few ideas:
And especially for 2016 I am giving everyone until 04/11/16 to vote for their favourite style and I will attempt to grow! #movember2016 pic.twitter.com/UH9odTd4b1
— Simon Pizzey (@simon_pizzey) November 1, 2016