It’s November 1 today, otherwise known as the first of Movember!
Today, men across the world will ditch their razors for a month, all in the name of raising awareness – and money – for men’s health issues.
It only comes around once a year, so let’s remind ourselves just what Movember is, and what the rules are.
What is Movember in aid of?
Movember aims to raise awareness of men’s health issues, and it started back in 2003 after two friends, Travis Garone and Luke Slattery, questioned why the moustache had fallen out of fashion.
They challenged themselves and 30 others to take up the challenge of growing a tash.
The challenge was a success so they ramped it up the next year, in 2004, donated funds to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA), where the men were from.
PCFA came on board as their first official men’s health partner the following year and in 2007 they were joined by Prostate Cancer Foundation (US), Prostate Cancer Canada, The Prostate Cancer Charity (UK) and the FEFOC (Spain).
Since then, the campaign has partnered with countless other health organisations and more than 5 million people have taken part.
The campaign has also moved beyond focusing solely on prostate cancer awareness and moved on to general, widespread health issues such as testicular cancer and men’s suicide.
What are the Movember rules?
The first step is simply registering on Movember.com.
Once you’ve done that, you must comply with the following rules:
1) Start with a clean-shaven face
That’s right, you need to start from scratch, so if you’ve already got some stubble then it’s time to shave it off.
Your whole face should be clean-shaven, including your upper lip, sideburns and handlebar zones.
2) For the entire month of Movember, you must grow and groom a moustache
Who said they look silly without Mo's?
The greatest decision you'll make today is to Grow a Mo.
These four men grew moustaches and reached the top. Who knows where yours will take you? pic.twitter.com/j1EKFwJZxc
— Movember UK (@MovemberUK) November 1, 2019
While you’re allowed to do some light grooming, you must keep your moustache for the entirety of November.
Not sure what kind of tash you fancy? Check out Movember’s helpful style guide.
We’re a fan of the Trucker, but that’s just us.
3) Beards, goatees and fake moustaches don’t count
Unable to grow a moustache, or just not confident enough to stick with it? Then this challenge may not be for you.
But don’t worry, you can still donate to a participating Mo Bro.
4) Use the power of the moustache to create conversation and raise funds for men’s health
Let’s face it, whether you’re sporting full-blown handlebars or a slug on your upper lip, it’s bound to start some conversations.
Use your newfound power for good.
5) Each Mo Bro must conduct himself like a true gentleman
Whatever your style is,
Whatever your reasons are,
Whatever your month holds;Whatever you Grow will save a Bro.
Sign up at https://t.co/8H5s4gCavv pic.twitter.com/XtoA1FE794— Movember UK (@MovemberUK) October 1, 2019
Your new moustache comes with power, but with power comes great responsibility.
It goes without saying, but observe the Mo Bro code, and conduct yourself like a true gentlemen, throughout November and beyond.
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source https://metro.co.uk/2019/11/01/movember-rules-november-kicks-off-mens-health-month-11024348/
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