Did you know that we were in the clutches Movember? You may have known it was November, but fewer knew it was MOvember, and even fewer still are able to celebrate in this tradition of follicle tomfoolery. During this month, men all over the US and through out the world celebrate the growth of the ever-manly, ever-hip "Mo" aka moustache, for the cause of men’s heath issues, chiefly prostate cancer. It’s quite a simple concept: Grow your Mo, get sponsored, raise money, raise awareness. Simple.

The Movember site states:

"Once registered at www.movember.com, men start Movember 1st, clean-shaven. For the rest of the month, these selfless and generous men, known as Mo Bros, groom, trim and wax their way into the annals of fine moustachery. Supported by the women in their lives, Mo Sistas, Movember Mo Bros raise funds by seeking out sponsorship for their Mo-growing efforts. Mo Bros effectively become walking, talking billboards for the 30 days of November. Through their actions and words they raise awareness by prompting private and public conversation around the oft-ignored issue of men’s health. At the end of the month, Mo Bros and Mo Sistas celebrate their gallantry and valor by either throwing their own Movember party or attending one of the infamous Gala Partés held around the world by Movember, for Movember."


The Movember website provides a home for support, information and merchandise related to the month of Movember while allowing registered participants to upload images that display their Mo Bros progress. Mo Bros are encouraged to make as much noise about their Mo as possible too. The more attention that is directed to this cause, the more chances Mo Bros have to win myriad prizes for their efforts. No one goes home empty handed.

So, if you’re feeling restless and unproductive and want to help the world in an unconventional way, strutting your hairy stuff isn’t the worse way to quell that anxiety.

Gentleman . . .. Start your ‘staches!


Links to consider:
http://us.movember.com/