Movember is a few days away. Some of us participated in this last year and I am ready to do it again this year. Who's with me?

"During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces, in Canada and around the world. With their “Mo’s”, these men raise vital funds and awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer and male mental health initiatives." http://ca.movember.com/about/

I started Team S.O.C.O. this year hopeing for support from our Crossfire members.

Please check out the website and do some reading.
Movember Canada - Home

Here is the link to Team S.O.C.O.. Feel free to register and join us.
Movember Canada - Get Contact list

The Rules
http://ca.movember.com/news/view/id/...ategory/local/
http://vimeo.com/52607793

As of Nov 28th
Total for all countries=CAD $88,050,657


I will be editing this post and adding more info as the month goes on.

 

Hey. Beaner. I started mine in November 1955,Darn thing is still growing. Do I have to take it off and start over to be official?? Lorne

 

I'm in and signed on as a Team S.O.C.O. member.
Now lets round up some donations for such a great cause, Mens health.

 

Here are the Rules
Movember Canada - News - What you need to know before you grow

 

Almost time to shave, Thursday we need to have a smooth face!

 

Anyone want to join the team?

 

Sparkie and I are off to a good start! We will have on going pics uploaded every few days

If you are wondering where the donations go...

"The funds that Movember raise are invested in programs that address the strategic priorities Movember has identified, related to both prostate cancer and male mental health.

Globally, fighting prostate cancer continues to be Movember’s highest priority. There are still many issues to be addressed, particularly when it comes to diagnosis - a key focus for many Movember funded research programs. Today, there still isn't a test that accurately tells a man which type of prostate cancer he has, resulting in many men being over-diagnosed and having to undergo unnecessary and harmful treatment. Equally important to Movember are Survivorship programs. Diagnosis is just the first step in a man's prostate cancer journey; Survivorship is the next and these programs can have a dramatic impact on the quality of life of men and their families and carers; they can mean the difference between men living a meaningful, quality life and just living." ...........

To read on click the link
Movember Canada - About Movember

 

Thank you to everyone who has donated so far! It goes to a great cause. At the end of the month I will drive to Sparkie's to get a team photo

A few familiar faces,

 

I want to see Sparkies NOW.
One weeks growth.

 

lol.......Not much to see. Between the mix of blonde and a "few" grey hairs it looks like I need to wash my upper lip. I'm ready to shave it all off again.

 

Its only 1 month, Stick in there Nancy. Mine is a little annoying now but expecting it to get worse before it gets better. I am aiming to grow "The Trucker" but one slip of the razor and I may end up looking like Dr. Phil.

 

BTW, in my case it's called : one weak growth.

 

I get update emails often from Movenber since I am taking part. They explain what happening this month and what people are doing to make a difference. The site changes every few days with new videos, stories, changes and keeps everyone up to date with progress.

Here is a 3 min video which answers Lorne's question perfectly. It didn't make alot of sence to me at first but it all came together at the end.

Movember | No exceptions on Vimeo

A link to "news" section
http://ca.movember.com/news/?search-scope=local/

 

I have yet to see an update and we are nearly at the three week (weak for Sparkie) mark.
Beaners has always got a 'tache, recently shaved or not.

 

Movember is over. Team S.O.C.O. with only 2 registerd members participating raised over $800

Thank you,
Bryan L
Steve S

 

Well done.
Now all we need is a pic of the 'taches.

 

I ruined the photo op on Thursday night. Sicker than a dog all week and sick of blowing my nose into my 'Sam Elliot" like mustache (ya right) .....ew gross. Shaved it all off clean like a babinos a$$. Feels soooo good now.
Thanks to everyone that supported our team and great job on the fundraising Beaner!!!

 

Foul!

No pics it did not happen.

For support I grew my one down to my chin. It blended in with the rest.

 

Thanks Beaner and Sparkie - you guys are great! Wish you would have put it in the General section and maybe could have gotten a bit more action - I find I am usually busy and just check todays posts and I missed yours. I have been dealing with terminal Prostate Cancer for over 4 years (long term terminal!) As the drugs continue to work longer for me than for most others I may still be here for a while and would gladly donate to you next year - feel free to pm me if I don't. I did donate to Sean (Cydetrak) last year. Maybe we could get some of the US owners to join in as Canada once again raised more money than any other country! I am having fun enjoying my early retirement but I do the Safeway Father's day run for Prostate Cancer in June and my team "Pain in the ***" has also raised a bit of money for Prostate Cancer. Need to get the word out on this under funded cancer that hits so many men. Keep up the good work and you are appreciated!! Thanks again, Ron.

 

Sean did a great thing by starting s.o.c.o. into Movember.
My evil Evelyn is a nurse at a "old age" home locally and all but 3 male patients have this cancer. Odds are not good for older men.
Most will not donate, as long as they are aware its their choice. Alot easier to fight this when it starts than when its too late. Just lay on your side and relax, the doctor will be "in" you in one moment
I have had pretty much everything checked except this because of work, but Sparkie did and he LOVED it! (oops too much info)

Maybe next year we will just join your "pain in the a**" team