Grow your Mo and win
The Herald is calling on all local Mo Bros to show us their hairy upper lips.
Sign up now. Movember, the hairiest month of the year is almost here.
From the humble but gutsy Lame Mo to the fully fledged Handlebar to the rainbow-dyed upper lip auctioned off to the highest donor – moustaches are making waves for men’s health.
Marked here and around the globe for the past 13 years in 21 countries, Movember sees Mo Bros and Mo Sistas (as they are affectionately known) raise funds and awareness around the often ignored issues of men’s health.
“Prostate and testicular cancer, poor mental health and physical inactivity are some of the biggest health issues facing men today,” said Garron Gsell, chief executive and founder of the Men’s Foundation, which drives Movember in South Africa.
In South Africa, there are 23 suicides daily, with over 200 attempts per day.
Globally, 510 000 men die from suicide each year.
That’s one every minute.
On average, five South African men will die from prostate cancer every day and one in 29 men has a risk of testicular cancer.
“It’s simple. We want men to live happier, healthier, longer lives,” said Gsell.
“Our fathers, partners, brothers and friends are facing this health crisis and it’s not being talked about.
“We can’t afford to stay silent. We need to talk about it. We need to act. We want men to talk when things get tough.”
Through Movember’s year-round awareness and education programmes, they encourage men to become more aware of their health, talk more with their friends and be more physically active, improving their health and well-being.
“Early detection is the most important factor in treating big issues,” said Gsell.
“Know your family history and, if you notice something isn’t feeling right, don’t put it off and hope it goes away.
“Annual health checks are vital, along with a monthly testicular self-examination which can help make you aware of your body and able to note any changes.”
There are three ways you can raise funds.
Grow a Mo, MOVE or host and attend an event.
Mo Bros are encouraged to start Movember 1 clean shaven and to grow and groom a moustache for the entire month.
Mo Sistas, get behind the Mo Bros in your life, or get a little creative and organise an event.
Anything to attract attention and raise funds.
The best thing you can do for your health is to be physically active.
Take the MOVE 30-day challenge of getting physically active for 20-30 minutes per day and beat your personal best.
Help change the face of men’s health. Grow a Mo. Support a Bro. Commit to MOVE or hold and attend an event.
Sign up for free at movember.com
All past Mo Bros need to re-register.
WIN, WIN, WIN
The Herald is calling on all local Mo Bros to show us their hairy upper lips.
Keep your eyes peeled for next week’s Herald to see the awesome prize up for grabs.
Follow these simple steps to enter:
• Take a selfie on November 1 showing off your clean shaven face. The Herald dated October 28 must be featured in the photo.
• Email this photo to stacys@caxton.co.za by no later than November 4.
• Get hairy. Grow and groom your Mo throughout November.
• Take a selfie on November 30 showing off your manly face fuzz. The Herald dated November 25 must be featured in your photo.
• Email this photo to stacys@caxton.co.za by no later than December 5.
The winner will be announced in the December 9 edition of the Herald.
Also read: Movember: The Hardest Thing About Having A Moustache
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