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MOVEMBER KICKS OFF THEIR 2020 CAMPAIGN: The most important Mo you will ever grow


LOS ANGELES, Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The leading global leading men's health organization, Movember, is reminding everyone that in 2020, this will be the most important Mo (moustache) you will ever grow. In what has been a tougher year than most, the charity is calling on our community to unite and shave down on October 30th, to raise funds that will stop men dying too young.

Now in its 13th year in the US, the annual moustache growing campaign encourages 'Mo Bros' and 'Mo Sisters' across the country, to rally in support of Movember's cause areas; men's mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

Movember's US Country Director Mark Hedstrom said, "If there has ever been a time to embrace Movember and shave down and then grow a Mo, it is now. It has been an incredibly difficult year, which makes this year's campaign our most important, yet."

"Research conducted by Movember shows us the effects of the pandemic on men's mental health is particularly concerning, and it is still far from over. Job losses, relationship stresses and social isolation are continuing to take a toll. In response, we've been working hard to fast-track digital mental health resources, to address the need."

Every donation, no matter how small adds up. Signing up for Mo-season is also great way to stay connected within your own social circles, as it's been shown that supporting others can improve your own wellbeing.

"With the help of our community, Movember will continue funding research and investing in programs to prevent our fathers, brothers, partners, sons and friends, from dying prematurely," Hedstrom continues.

Men's mental health and COVID

Why do we do it again?

To date, Movember has welcomed six million supporters and helped fund 1,250 innovative health projects across 20 countries. But we're not done yet.

"Many guys are isolated and disconnected from their usual social support networks ? and the places where men usually go to have those conversations with their friends, like going out for a drink or a bite to eat, watching or playing sports, or going to the gym, have been severely reduced."

"We know most men are not great at talking,  asking or taking action at the best of times, so we need to do as much as we can to buffer some of the problems they're facing now. The programs Movember have delivered this year will make a meaningful impact going forward," Hedstrom said.

Where the money goes, 2020 initiatives:

TIPS TO GROW YOUR MO (Moustache)

OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

Crisis support can be found at Crisis Text Line: Text 741741 to get connected with a crisis counselor www.crisistextline.org or through the National suicide prevention lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. 

Press contact : Sheryl Tirol, PR Manager via 310-450-3399/ [email protected]  

About Movember: Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men's health on a global scale, focusing on mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. The charity raises funds to deliver innovative, breakthrough research and support programs that enable men to live happier, healthier and longer lives. Committed to disrupting the status quo, millions have joined the movement, helping fund over 1,250 projects around the world.

In addition to tackling key health issues faced by men, Movember is working to encourage men to stay healthy in all areas of their life, with a focus on men staying socially connected and becoming more open to discussing their health and significant moments in their lives. The charity's vision is to have an everlasting impact on the face of men's health. To donate or learn more, please visit Movember.com.

SOURCE Movember


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