Where’s Your Mo, Bro?
It’s that time of year again. Leftover
pumpkin pie, a mound of assorted Halloween treats in your drawer, piles of
leaves everywhere and a mustache on every face you see. What?
November first marks day one of the annual
awareness campaign for men’s most pressing health concerns. Prostate cancer.
Most recently the campaign has expanded their focus to include mental health
issues. ‘Mo Bros’ participate in this worldwide campaign by registering online
with a clean shaven face and refrain from shaving all month long.
The goal of Movember, moustache November,
is to provoke discussions on men’s too often ignored health problems. The
movement began in 2004 and has expanded to over 21 countries, raising $125.7
million last year in Canada alone. South contributed as well, raising $2,605
last November.
This past Movember, many of South’s male
teachers took part in the campaign. Throughout the month students voted for
their favourite Mo Bro and to conclude the moustacheulous month Mr. Fish was
announced as the possessor of the most superior stache.
Men aren’t the only ones partaking in
Movember. Mo Sistas are becoming more and more common with over 16,000
registered last year. “Just because you can’t grow a mustache doesn’t mean you
can have a lifesaving conversation, create awareness and contribute to the
great cause,” Angela McNally told the London Metro News.
Join the excitement and participate in or
donate to the cause.
Check out the Oracle again next week for
more Movember updates.
By : Nafeesa ElHassan
