What is the meaning of Movember?

Growing out one’s facial hair for 30 days is called “Movember” or “No-Shave November,” and it’s meant to raise awareness for cancer. It’s also a chance for dudes to show off their ‘staches, goatees, Fu Manchus, mutton chops and other furry face-warmers.

Who runs Movember?

Two mates (Travis Garone and Luke Slattery) meet up for a quiet beer in Melbourne, Australia, and the idea that sparked Movember is born. The moustache had all but disappeared from fashion trends.

How do I participate in Movember?

How to participate in Movember or No-Shave November

1. You can simply grow your mustache and use it as a talking point to start important conversations about men’s health.
2. Participate in “Move for Movember,” during which you’ll commit to walking or running 60 miles over the course of the month.

Why is Movember important?

What is Movember? Throughout the month of November men are encouraged to grow their moustaches to raise awareness and spark conversation for men’s health issues, particularly prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health.

Why is it called Movember?

Movember (a portmanteau of the Australian-English diminutive word for moustache, “mo”, and “November”) is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men’s suicide.

Is Movember a charity?

Movember is an annual charity event, during which people are encouraged to grow a moustache for the whole month of November, and be sponsored to do so.

Is Movember a good organization?

Good. This charity’s score is 80.56, earning it a 3-Star rating. Donors can “Give with Confidence” to this charity.

Is Movember just a moustache?

Long story short, you can grow a beard, but it’s not technically Movember. Movember is mustache-only, y’all.

Is Movember in America?

Movember officially launches in the US in partnership with Prostate Cancer Foundation, in Canada with Prostate Cancer Canada, in the UK with The Prostate Cancer Charity and in Spain with FEFOC. The Movember Board is formally established.

Why was Movember started?

The Movember movement is of Australian origin and started in 2003 when two Australians, Travis Garone and Luke Slattery, decided to start a joke amongst their friends by bringing back the fashion of growing a moustache.

Where does Movember money go?

Where does the money go? Funds raised during Movember go towards supporting innovative world-class men’s health projects in our key focus areas – mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. These projects are funded either directly by Movember or through our men’s health partners.

Are you meant to shave before Movember?

On Movember 1st all participants should start completely clean shaven. Movember is for one month only and head starts are not allowed and go against the spirit of Movember. Remember – each Mo is a conversation starter for men’s health. As such, we encourage all Mo Legends to grow as genuine a Mo as possible.