What Movember means?
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What Movember means?
Movember is a month-long event in which people are encouraged to grow mustaches in order to raise (grow) awareness of and funding for research related to men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health.
Can I shave during Movember?
On Movember 1st all participants should start completely clean shaven. Movember is for one month only and head starts are not allowed and go against the spirit of Movember. Remember – each Mo is a conversation starter for men’s health. As such, we encourage all Mo Legends to grow as genuine a Mo as possible.
Who runs Movember?
Using the moustache as the driving symbol of the movement, Movember focuses on the three key areas of prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health & suicide prevention….Movember.
| Formation | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Location | Los Angeles London Toronto |
| Chairman | Nicholas Reece |
| CEO | Michelle Terry |
| Website | www.movember.com |
What is Movember known for?
Movember supports men’s health initiatives, including prostate and colon cancer research, mental health and suicide prevention, parenting and general health. The term Movember is a combination of two words — November and moustache. The concept of Movember was started by a bunch of Australians as a fun experiment.
Can I trim my moustache during Movember?
Let Your Mo’ Grow for a Whole Month If you’re playing by the Movember rulebook, you’re then not allowed to shave off your moustache for the whole of November, although a little bit of trimming and styling is okay – more on this later.
Is Movember just a moustache?
What is Movember? Movember, the month formerly known as ‘November’, is a moustache-growing charity event that raises funds and awareness for men’s health.
Did Movember start in Australia?
Movember started in 2003 as two mates from Australia. Travis Garone and Luke Slattery, jokingly decided to bring back in fashion the moustache by convincing their friends to grow one. That year 450 Mo Bros in Australia, UK and Spain contributed with AUD 54,000 to the PCFA.
Is Movember a good organization?
Star Rating System by Charity Navigator This charity’s score is 80.56, earning it a 3-Star rating. Donors can “Give with Confidence” to this charity.
What are the rules of No Shave November?
The rules of No-Shave November are simple: put down your razor for 30 days and donate your monthly hair-maintenance expenses to the cause. Strict dress-code at work? Don’t worry about it! We encourage participation of any kind; grooming and trimming are perfectly acceptable.
What is the point of No-Shave November?
No-Shave November is a month-long campaign to raise awareness and funding for cancer prevention, research and education. This year, the Prevent Cancer Foundation® is one of three benefiting organizations of this incredible campaign.
Is Movember still a thing?
The movement is still going strong, and even if the novelty of November mustaches seems to have worn off, the organization is still raising money for men’s health. Globally, Movember has raised $994 million in 17 years.
Do I have to shave my beard for Movember?
Movember doesn’t allow beards, so you’re going to have to keep yours clean-shaven for the month.