The Movember Foundation was started close to 20 years ago with the goal of raising awareness to men’s health issues by not shaving for the month of November. The thinking is that people would be asked about their new facial hair and it would spark conversation about some of the biggest health issues faced by men: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health and suicide prevention.
It began with 30 mustaches in Australia and has grown to five million worldwide, along with fundraising events that have gone to more than 1,200 projects saving and improving the lives of men all around the planet. The foundation is a top nongovernmental funder of prostate and testicular cancer research. By 2030 they expect to reduce the number of men dying prematurely by 25%, help cut prostate cancer deaths by 50%, and reduce male suicides by 25%.
To participate, it is as easy as simply not shaving for the month and telling people why you’re doing it. People can donate to your efforts and/or you can donate the money you would have spent on shaving for the month; the funds will go to fight cancer. You can also donate to other participants or host a fundraising event.
Whether you are interested in participating or not, every man should read their top five things for men’s health.
An issue close to half of all men will face is hair loss. It can happen as a result of drugs used to battle illnesses, genetics, stress, nutrition, and more. Hair loss can be emotionally devastating to men (and women) of any age. If you’re losing hair or losing thickness, you may be able to stop it from getting worse and also get back hair that you’ve lost. The experts at New England Associates® can help you determine if there is cause for alarm and help you decide what options would be the best for you and your lifestyle and your wallet.
For the past 38 years, the goal of New England Associates® has been to help you “Look As Good As You Feel!™”. How you feel about your hair, and making the right choice to solve problems, is what matters to us. Make New England Associates® “Your First Step to a Better Looking Future!™”
Founded in 1982, New England Associates® is one of the only accredited Hair Replacement businesses at the Better Business Bureau® in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Maine and Vermont. We are also proud members of the American Hair Loss Council.
Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/01/health/iyw-movember-no-shave-november-trnd/index.html and https://us.movember.com/