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juang 11-17-2009 02:18 AM

Movember
 
http://us.movember.com/

Pretty cool cause. I hope at least everyone grows a mustache. I'm going to try my best...but I know it is not going to be very tick. I know we are in the middle of November, but I just found out about it. I can't turn back time...yet. 8-)

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The idea for Movember was sparked in 2003 over a few beers in Melbourne, Australia. The guys behind it joked about 80s fashion and decided it was time to bring the moustache back. In order to justify their Mos (Australian slang for moustache), they used their new looks to raise money for prostate cancer research… never dreaming that facial hair would ultimately lead to a global movement that would get men talking about a taboo subject – their health.

A Mo Bro starts Movember – the month formerly known as November – clean shaven, and grows a moustache all month long, garnering support from friends and family in the form of donations. What’s more, a Mo Bro is a walking billboard for the cause as his new look opens the door for him to talk about cancers affecting men – making the moustache a symbol, much like the pink ribbon is for breast cancer. Each Movember culminates in a Gala Partè in major cities around the globe where Mo Bros dress up to match their Mo, channeling the likes of Tom Selleck, Gandhi and Ron Burgandy, vying for the ultimate accolade: Man of Movember.

While growing a Mo is left to the guys, Mo Sistas (women who support their guys) form an important part of Movember by recruiting Mo Bros, helping to raise funds and attending the highly anticipated Gala Partés.

This Movember, the money raised in the U.S. will be split between the Prostate Cancer Foundation and the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

The Prostate Cancer Foundation will use the money raised by Movember to fund research to find better treatments and a cure for prostate cancer.

The Lance Armstrong Foundation will use the money raised by Movember to fund:
• the LIVESTRONG Young Adult Alliance program which has the goal of improving survival rates and quality of life for young adults with cancer between the ages of 15 and 40.
• research initiatives to further understand the biology of adolescent and young adult cancers.

To date, Movember has raised $47 million globally making it the world’s largest charity event for men. Significantly, awareness of men’s health issues has improved with Movember helping to spread important health messages directly to millions of Mo Bros & Sistas around the world.

We challenge you to join us in changing the face of men's health.

For further information, visit The Movember Foundation.

dreamactcris 11-17-2009 03:56 AM

Re: Movember
 
haha Preventable medicine is the best way to fight cancer but the mustache thing is pretty cool indeed. Just like the Pink Ribbon.

juang 11-17-2009 11:56 AM

Re: Movember
 
I've thought about it, and I've decided to instead of growing a mustache (something I will probably will never do), I'm going to grow a beard. I'm sure it will look less pathetic.

Anyways, happy Movember

Ali 11-30-2009 12:58 AM

Re: Movember
 
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Originally Posted by crisjcesar (Post 146319)
haha Preventable medicine is the best way to fight cancer but the mustache thing is pretty cool indeed. Just like the Pink Ribbon.

Preventive medicine for organ-specific cancer? That's news to me...

DeseoUnPoco 12-01-2009 06:02 PM

Re: Movember
 
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Originally Posted by Ali (Post 146776)
Preventive medicine for organ-specific cancer? That's news to me...

Y i <3 t3h 1nT3rw3bz

jimqu718 12-01-2009 06:47 PM

Re: Movember
 
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Originally Posted by DeseoUnPoco (Post 146805)
Y i <3 t3h 1nT3rw3bz

wat des tis mean dude? i m clueless here::-?

DeseoUnPoco 12-01-2009 07:43 PM

Re: Movember
 
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Originally Posted by jimqu718 (Post 146809)
wat des tis mean dude? i m clueless here::-?


Y = Why

i = I

<3 = Love

t3h = The

1nT3rw3bz = Internet

n(o)(o)b

unthinkable 12-02-2009 01:17 AM

Re: Movember
 
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Originally Posted by DeseoUnPoco (Post 146815)
Y = Why

i = I

<3 = Love

t3h = The

1nT3rw3bz = Internet

n(o)(o)b

why are you suddenly going on posting spree??? this isn't like you chivas

DeseoUnPoco 12-02-2009 08:22 PM

Re: Movember
 
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Originally Posted by stevieola (Post 146828)
why are you suddenly going on posting spree??? this isn't like you chivas

one word -> FLU

unthinkable 12-03-2009 12:55 AM

Re: Movember
 
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Originally Posted by DeseoUnPoco (Post 146859)
one word -> FLU

Haha, hahahahaha..... I'm so sorry, I couldn't help myself but to 'lol' a little. I hope you recovered from H1N1 and stay away from piggies next time ;)


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