We are at it again - year 3 of Movember has begun! Today, November 1st, kicks off Movember - a hairy, but important month when men’s health issues are brought to the forefront through the power of the ‘stache. Motion Source has formed a team for the third year to raise awareness and funds through the Movember Foundation. Once again, we will join the movement by putting down the razors and standing up for men’s health.
Movember is the month of the mustache! “The Men of Motion Source” team will commit to the challenge through the Movember Foundation, whose goal is to “change the face of men’s health.” Since we joined the movement in 2017, our team has raised over $2,300!
The Movember Foundation, founded in Australia, has become a global charity. Funds raised through the Movember US campaign go towards men’s health programs supporting prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. These programs are funded either directly by the Movember Foundation or through the health partners.
A recap on the rules: Each Mo Bro (the male participants) must start clean-shaven on November 1st, and for the entire month, grow out and maintain a mustache. Mo Sistas (the female participants) can recruit a team to raise money, make a personal donation to a Mo Bro, and show overall support to Mo Bros in their challenge.
We get that on the surface, it seems a little silly; it’s just a mustache, after all. But we are tackling some serious issues in this not-so-serious way. The goal is to inspire donations, conversations, and real change.
“From humble beginnings in Australia in 2003, the Movember movement has grown to be a truly global one, inspiring support from over 5 million Mo Bros and Mo Sistas around the world. Movember's success can largely be attributed to the strength of the global community. Regardless of the city in which we live, we're part of something bigger, united by a commitment to help change the face of men’s health.” -Movember Foundation
Fun Facts:
Participating countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Hong Kong, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and USA
5,542,507 Mo Bros and Mo Sistas since 2003 (and counting)
1,250 men’s health projects funded since 2003
Our team of both Movember vets and rookies has made the commitment. Now, I mustache you a question...will you join us? Stay tuned for updates throughout the month!