MOvember

"The Movember Foundation is an Australian based, not for profit, charitable organization that implements the Movember event each year across the globe.

The Movember event creates awareness around men’s health issues and raises funds for Prostate Cancer Resaerch Foundation of Canada. At the start of Movember (November) guys register with a clean shaven face. The Movember participants, known as Mo Bros, have the remainder of the month to grow and groom their moustache, raising money and awareness along the way.

Since its inception as a formal charity in 2004, Movember has raised over $29 million (CAD) globally and is continuously working to increase awareness of prostate cancer within the community and change the attitude men have about their health.

Movember’s beneficiary partner in Canada is the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada (PCRFC), who is the leading national organization devoted solely to eliminating the threat of prostate cancer. The PCRFC’s mission is to fund research into the prevention, treatment and cure of prostate cancer by engaging Canadians through awareness, education and advocacy. All funds raised by Movember in Canada stay in Canada and go directly to the PCRFC. "

If you are interested please contact Melissa Burke- mburke@wlu.ca for information on how to get involved - both Growing a moustache or just making a donation!