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MO MONEY - NOW SHOWING....
Saturday, Nov 28, 2009 5:49PM / Standard Entry
My month long charity Mo growing mission is almost over... You can see the terrifying results below... To find out why I did it, check the info at the end of this message, and if you're so inclined, a donation to the cause would be most gratefully received.. All you do is click here - it's easy, quick and safe:
https://www.movember.com/nz/donate/your-details/team_id/11629
Thanks for all the support...
Jay FC
Thanks to Timon and Co at Red Dog Studio for the awesome portrait...
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What's it all about then?
http://www.movember.com
Movember is an annual, month-long celebration of the moustache, highlighting men’s health issues, specifically prostate cancer and depression in men.
Mo Bros, supported by their Mo Sistas, start Movember (November 1st) clean shaven and then have the remainder of the month to grow and groom their moustache. During Movember, each Mo Bro effectively becomes a walking billboard for men’s health and, via their Mo, raises essential funds and awareness for Movember’s men’s health partners – The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and beyondblue – the national depression initiative. At the end of Movember, a series of Gala Partés are held to thank Mo Bros and Sistas for their support and fund raising efforts.
The idea for Movember came about in 2003 when a few mates were having a beer in a small bar in Fitzroy, Melbourne. Inspired by the women’s health movement, it was recognized that men were lacking a way to engage and actively involve themselves in their own health. During a conversation about fashion and past trends, the idea came up to bring the moustache back for one month, and in doing so, have some fun, raise a small amount of money and hopefully encourage men to talk about their health with each other.
Since this time, Movember has continued to grow each year, both in terms of participation numbers and funds raised. In its first year, 30 Mo Bros took part in Movember and last year, in Australia alone, 125,000 Mo Bro & Sistas got on board, raising more than $8million for each of Movember’s men’s health partners.
Today, in its sixth consecutive year, Movember takes place around the world. Motivated by what was happening in Australia, a further five countries now embrace the Mo each November - New Zealand, US, Canada, UK and Ireland are all helping Movember to achieve its ultimate goal – to change the face of men’s health globally.
To date, Movember has raised AUS$60 million globally for the fight against prostate cancer and depression in men. And, more importantly, as a direct result, male awareness of health issues has improved with Movember helping to spread health messages directly to millions of Mo Bros & Sistas around the world.
Going forward, Movember will continue to work towards helping to change established habits and attitudes and make men aware of the risks they face, thereby increasing early detection, diagnosis and effective treatment.
For further information, visit The Movember Foundation.
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Movember Team Update - Final Week!
Monday, Nov 23, 2009 1:38PM / Standard Entry
It's been an embarassing and itchy ride so far, but like thousands of men around the globe this month I've been growing a Mo to raise funds and awareness for men's health charities...
As we enter the home straight, there's a couple of things you could do:
1. If you've not already donated to my team's chosen men's health charity, you can do so simply by clicking the link HERE - it takes a couple of minutes and is totally safe...
2. Take a little time to read more about why we're doing this - below and at the Movember Website
3. Come have a drink with us on the last day of Movember (next Monday), laugh at my efforts and throw a few bucks in our collection bucket. We'll be at Linq in Central from 7pm, Monday Mov 30th.
Movember is an annual, month-long celebration of the moustache, highlighting men’s health issues, specifically prostate cancer and depression in men.
Mo Bros, supported by their Mo Sistas, start Movember (November 1st) clean shaven and then have the remainder of the month to grow and groom their moustache. During Movember, each Mo Bro effectively becomes a walking billboard for men’s health and, via their Mo, raises essential funds and awareness for Movember’s men’s health partners – The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and beyondblue – the national depression initiative. At the end of Movember, a series of Gala Partés are held to thank Mo Bros and Sistas for their support and fund raising efforts.
The idea for Movember came about in 2003 when a few mates were having a beer in a small bar in Fitzroy, Melbourne. Inspired by the women’s health movement, it was recognized that men were lacking a way to engage and actively involve themselves in their own health. During a conversation about fashion and past trends, the idea came up to bring the moustache back for one month, and in doing so, have some fun, raise a small amount of money and hopefully encourage men to talk about their health with each other.
Since this time, Movember has continued to grow each year, both in terms of participation numbers and funds raised. In its first year, 30 Mo Bros took part in Movember and last year, in Australia alone, 125,000 Mo Bro & Sistas got on board, raising more than $8million for each of Movember’s men’s health partners.
Today, in its sixth consecutive year, Movember takes place around the world. Motivated by what was happening in Australia, a further five countries now embrace the Mo each November - New Zealand, US, Canada, UK and Ireland are all helping Movember to achieve its ultimate goal – to change the face of men’s health globally.
To date, Movember has raised AUS$60 million globally for the fight against prostate cancer and depression in men. And, more importantly, as a direct result, male awareness of health issues has improved with Movember helping to spread health messages directly to millions of Mo Bros & Sistas around the world.
Going forward, Movember will continue to work towards helping to change established habits and attitudes and make men aware of the risks they face, thereby increasing early detection, diagnosis and effective treatment.
For further information, visit The Movember Foundation.
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Movember Team Update - Week 2
Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 12:22PM / Standard Entry
OK so here's the line up and progress of our Mo team after week two... We're looking more and more ridiculous as the days go by but still not forgetting our mission - raising awareness and funds for serious men's health issues...
More info HERE. And please please donate to our team HERE....
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RONI SIZE at HKEMF...
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2009 11:26AM / Standard Entry
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Movember Team Update - Week 1
Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 10:30AM / Standard Entry
Check out the update below from our Movember Team HQ at www.mellowparks.cn
We've already raised a bit of cash for NZ Cancer Society, but it's gonna get ugly, so we need more incentive... Please step up and support the mo bros HERE
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