November, usually reminds us of bleak weather and the coming  winter months, not very much fun at all.  However that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun and do it for a good cause.  This month – November and the word Moustache have been combined around the world to create Movember.  What is Movember exactly?

Movember challenges men to change their appearance and the face of men’s health by growing a moustache. The rules are simple, start Movember 1st clean-shaven and then grow a moustache for the entire month.  The moustache becomes the ribbon for men’s health, the means by which awareness and funds are raised for prostate cancer.  Much like the commitment to run or walk for charity, the men of Movember commit to growing a moustache for 30 days.  

The funds raised through Movember’s Canadian campaign go directly to Prostate Cancer Canada which enables them to fund vital research that will led to better screening tests and treatment options and to run support services for men surviving prostate cancer.
The other significant outcome of the Movember campaign is the awareness of prostate cancer and our men’s health messages we are collectively generating.  Men of all ages are not only listening, they are acting on this messaging and taking positive action with their own health, diet, exercise and lifestyle.

Gord McNeil, Director of Business Development at McKeil has taken the charge and created his own team on the Movember website called Gordo’s Mo Gang.  I strongly encourage everyone to have a look and contribute to this important cause. 

To make a donation to Gordo’s Mo Gang, please visit: http://ca.movember.com/mospace/1093620/

Thank you in advance to everyone who supports Gord and his team as well as the fight against prostate cancer.

Remember a man without a moustache is like a cup of tea without sugar.  Happy moustache growing!