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What is Movember?

(Excerpt from http://ca.movember.com/about/)

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Movember is an annual, month-long celebration of the moustache, highlighting men’s health issues - specifically prostate cancer.

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 prostate cancer – 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, Ghandi and Ron Burgundy, 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.

The money raised in Canada goes directly to Prostate Cancer Canada. Prostate Cancer Canada will use the money raised by Movember for the development of programs related to awareness, public education, advocacy, support of those affected, and research into the prevention, detection, treatment and cure of prostate cancer.

In 2008 the Movember campaign in Canada raised $2.4 million making it the largest charity event for men. Significantly, awareness of men’s health issues has improved with Movember helping to spread important health messages directly to thousands of Mo Bros & Sistas.

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

For further information, visit The Movember Foundation http://ca.movemberfoundation.com>.

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Also, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Movember summerizes some topics about Movember

Be a MO Bro or MO Sista

Those blessed MO Bros can grow facial hair to make a nice MO (moustache) for a big fun. MO sistas are also welcome to be a member to share some fun. We have it but it doesn't show up except when we have some latte.

Joining the team is easy! got to <http://ca.movember.com/register/> and join team MOnstrosities

As a MO Bros/MO Sista, you'll gain an awareness of prostate cance and raise some fund to donate to prostate cancer research.

You don't have to fiddle around with cash - simply tell people to check the website below.

Donate to team MOnstrosities

While grwoing MO is much fun, you may have a very deep thought about the facial hair thingy. No problem, you can still be a big part of MOvember by simply donating to team MOnstrosities. If this is what you wish, go to<https://www.movember.com/ca/donate/your-details/team_id/58468> and donate! There're no minimum amount. Donate whatever you're confortable with! You can donate online with credit card or paypal (preferred), or if you don't have an access to either, you can deposit cash to me and I will take care of it. All the donation is tax deducible, just in case if you're curious.

Movember 2009 Gala Parté

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