Battling diseases is tough, but when it comes to men’s health, the challenge can be more about convincing men to be aware in the first place. Men are notoriously reluctant to visit the doctor or talk about their feelings, but that can often be the first step in heading off serious physical or mental conditions.
That’s the challenge that initially motivated the foundation of the Movember movement and thankfully, men’s health issues have received an unbelievable boost in the 15 years since it has been up and running.
This year is no exception and men are being encouraged to grow a mustache during the month of November to raise awareness, and money, for issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health.
The first Movember was organized by a group of friends in Australia in 2003 but has now spread around the world with thousands of men banning the razor from their top tips in November. Friends and family are asked to sponsor them with the money going to fund initiatives to address.
According to figures from Movember in the UK, the annual drive has gathered up five million supporters from across 20 different countries. Money raised has been used to fund over 1,200 men’s health initiatives.
Over $500 million has been raised by men through Movember over the years and it’s a fun and worthwhile way to address men’s health issues.
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