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==[[Movember]]: The Mustache Growing Movement==
'''Movember''' (a portmanteau of the Australian English word for moustache, "mo", and "November"), commonly known as '''No Shave November''', is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide.<ref>{{cite web|title=Movember United States|url=https://us.movember.com/programs/cause|website=Movember United States}}</ref> The Movember Foundation runs the Movember charity event, housed at Movember.com.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://us.movember.com/about/corporate-governance/ |title=Movember United States - About Movember |publisher=Us.movember.com |date= |accessdate=2011-11-22}}</ref> The goal of Movember is to "change the face of men's health."<ref>{{cite web|last=Stewart |first=Chato B. |url=http://blogs.psychcentral.com/humor/2010/11/change-the-face-of-mens-health-by-growing-a-moustache-prostate-cancer-and-depression/ |title=Change the FACE of Men’s Health by Growing a mustache for Dick Cancer &#124; Mental Health Humor |publisher=Blogs.psychcentral.com |date=2010-11-17 |accessdate=2011-11-30}}</ref>


[[Movember]], an annual event held in November, is a global movement encouraging men to grow mustaches to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues, particularly prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health. Originating in 2003 in Australia, the initiative has since expanded to numerous countries, becoming a symbol of solidarity and advocacy for men's health.
By encouraging men (whom the charity refers to as "Mo Bros") to get involved, Movember aims to increase early cancer detection, diagnosis and effective treatments, and ultimately reduce the number of preventable deaths. Besides annual check-ups, the Movember Foundation encourages men to be aware of family history of cancer and to adopt a healthier lifestyle.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/national/foxnews/Mustaches-Raise-Millions-for-Mens-Health_25415908 |title=Mustaches Raise Millions for Men's Health |publisher=Myfoxdc.com |date= |accessdate=2011-11-30}}</ref>


===Origins and Growth of the Movement===
Since 2004, the Movember Foundation charity has run Movember events to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues, such as prostate cancer and depression, in Australia and New Zealand. In 2007, events were launched in Ireland, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Spain, the United Kingdom, Israel, South Africa, Taiwan and the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://us.movember.com/momoney/ |title=Movember United States - Mo Money |publisher=Us.movember.com |date= |accessdate=2011-11-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Doll |first=Jen |url=http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/11/movember_shave.php |title=Movember: Shave Off Your Moustache (and Grow It Back) for Men's Health, Amusement - New York News - Runnin' Scared |publisher=Blogs.villagevoice.com |date=2011-11-01 |accessdate=2011-11-22 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111204095318/http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/2011/11/movember_shave.php |archivedate=2011-12-04 |df= }}</ref><ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/01/living/movember-mustaches/index.html |title='Movember' gets hairy, for a cause |publisher=CNN.com |date=2011-11-01 |accessdate=2011-11-22}}</ref><ref name="am1">{{cite web|url=http://www.am980.ca/channels/news/local/story.aspx?ID=1564511 |title=AM980 News Talk Sports From Scary To Hairy, Halloween Is Over But Movember Is Just Starting Local News |publisher=Am980.ca |date= |accessdate=2011-11-22}}</ref> As of 2011, Canadians were the largest contributors to the Movember charities of any nation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ca.movember.com/momoney/ |title=Canadian website |publisher=Ca.movember.com |date= |accessdate=2011-11-30}}</ref> In 2010, Movember merged with the testicular cancer event [[Tacheback]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tacheback.co.uk/html/faq.html |title=Frequently Asked Questions |publisher=Tacheback |date= |accessdate=2011-11-18}}</ref>
The concept of [[Movember]] was founded by Australian entrepreneurs and friends, Travis Garone, James Harrison, and Luke Somers, who sought to create a fun, engaging way to raise awareness for men's health. The name "[[Movember]]" combines "November" with "moustache," reflecting the core activity of growing facial hair during the month. The movement gained rapid popularity, with participants from around the world joining in, often supported by celebrities, athletes, and corporate sponsors.


===Notable Participants===
In 2012, the Global Journal listed Movember as one of the world's top 100 NGOs (non-government organization).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theglobaljournal.net/top100NGOs/ |title=Top 100 NGOs |publisher=The Global Journal |date= |accessdate=2012-10-29}}</ref>
[[Movember]] has attracted significant attention from high-profile individuals and organizations. In 2011, Mr. Clean participated by growing a mustache, while UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar gave up his "babyface" to support the cause. Philip Bloom, a filmmaker, also joined the movement, using his platform to promote prostate cancer awareness. In South Africa, rapper Jack Parow serves as the country's ambassador for [[Movember]]. In New Zealand, national rugby captain Richie McCaw and cricketer Lockie Ferguson have actively supported the charity, with Ferguson famously sporting a "twirly mustache" as part of his [[Movember]] campaign.


===Charities and Global Impact===
==History==
Since 2004, the [[Movember]] Foundation has been the primary organizer of the event, channeling funds raised toward men's health initiatives in Australia and New Zealand. Key beneficiaries include the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, the Cancer Society and Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, and Beyond Blue. In 2007, the Foundation expanded its reach to Canada, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States, partnering with organizations such as the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada, Prostate Cancer UK, and the Livestrong Foundation in the U.S. In Ireland, [[Movember]] supports Action Prostate Cancer, an initiative of the Irish Cancer Society. Additionally, a non-foundation [[Movember]] event has been held in the Cayman Islands since 2006, raising funds for the Cayman Islands Cancer Society.


===Origins===
===Video Games and Media===
[[Movember]] has also made its mark in the gaming industry. In *Football Manager 2015*, players grow mustaches during November to support the cause. *FIFA 14 Ultimate Team* introduced a [[Movember]] Cup, while Sony released a mustache sticker for the DualShock 4 controller. In 2012, Google Chrome partnered with [[Movember]] to launch "[[Movember]] Games," and *Warframe* released a [[Movember]] special in 2015, offering new mustache designs for players.
Seven Nightly News aired a story in 1999 including a group of young men in Adelaide, South Australia who coined the term "Movember" and the idea of growing moustaches for charity throughout the month of November.<ref name=news>Ashcroft, J. (30 November 1999) <!--If you know the name of the story please insert it inverted commas here-->''Seven Nightly News Movember Mo-Phenomenon |https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPH0qQFqs0M|'', Seven Network Adelaide</ref> In the news report, members of the Adelaide-based "Movember Committee" explained how they came up with the idea for Movember one night in the pub. The group started with 80 men from Adelaide and soon became a nationwide phenomenon. They also aimed to raise money for the RSPCA through selling T-shirts in what they termed "Growing whiskers for whiskers".<ref name=news/>

In 2004, an unrelated group in Melbourne, Victoria organised an event where 30 men would grow a moustache for 30 days in order to raise awareness for prostate cancer and depression in men.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/04/movemeber-facial-hair-prostate-cancer-awareness_n_1074615.html |title='Movember' Urges Men To Grow Facial Hair, Fundraise For Prostate Cancer Awareness (SLIDESHOW) |publisher=huffingtonpost.com |date= 2011-11-04|accessdate=2011-11-22 |first=Eleanor |last=Goldberg}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://au.movember.com/about/ |title= Movember Australia |publisher=movember.com.au |date= |accessdate=2011-12-07}}</ref> This group would later become the Movember Foundation charity.

The Movember Foundation has since raised $174-million worldwide,<ref>{{cite web|last=Flandez |first=Raymund |url=http://philanthropy.com/article/Charity-Tries-New-Messages-and/129716/ |title=Charity Tries New Messages and Logos Every Year - Marketing and Communications - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas |publisher=Philanthropy.com |date=2011-11-13 |accessdate=2011-11-22}}</ref> after spreading to South Africa and Europe, reaching North America in 2006.<ref name="autogenerated1"/><ref name="am1"/> In 2010, participants in the United States alone raised over $7.5 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smallwerks.com/a-social-media-look-into-the-madness-of-movember |title=A Social Media Look Into the Madness of ‘Movember’ |publisher=SmallWerks |date=2011-11-04 |accessdate=2011-11-22}}</ref> In 2012, 1.1 million people signed up to participate, raising upwards of $95 million.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kwoh |first=Leslie |url=https://blogs.wsj.com/atwork/2012/11/30/movember-moustache-growing-draws-ceo/ |title=Movember- Moustache-Growing Event Draws CEOs and Company Leaders - At Work - WSJ |publisher=Blogs.wsj.com |date=2012-11-30 |accessdate=2012-12-06}}</ref>

===The Moscars===

The charity launched The Moscars in 2010, an online global user-submitted video contest that helps Movember participants showcase their involvement in the movement.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prlog.org/10978215-movember-launches-the-moscars-video-contest-using-invokes-memelabs-platform.html |title=Movember Launches 'The Moscars' Video Contest |publisher=PRLog|date=2010-10-07 |accessdate=2010-10-07}}</ref> Submissions cannot be longer than 4 minutes each, and prizes can be won in several categories.

In 2012, head judge Stan Lee awarded the Moscar to South Africa's comedy duo Derick Watts and The Sunday Blues for their video, "The Movember Song", a parody of Carly Rae Jepsen's hit "Call Me Maybe".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://za.movember.com/mo-community/moscars/ |title=The Moscars 2012 |publisher=Movember |date= |accessdate=2012-12-01}}</ref>

===International Man of Movember===

The International Man of Movember is chosen from 21 national winners all over the world to wear the crown and be the face of Movember for a whole year. Each national Man of Movember winner is voted in at that particular country's main Gala Parté, held at the end of November, by both judges and fans.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://beardicure.com/what-is-movember|title=What is Movember? Here's Absolutely Everything You Need to Know|author=|date=31 October 2016|website=beardicure.com|accessdate=19 April 2018}}</ref>

The very first champion was Mark Knight from London in 2010. South Africa's Anton Taylor won the title in 2011, and in 2012 it was Chris Thwaites from New Zealand who won the coveted sash. 2013 saw Sweden's Tom Rickard crowned.

===Controversies===

In November 2007, at Scots College in Wellington, New Zealand, several graduating students were banned from end-of-year prizes for growing moustaches and the college threatened to ban a senior student from their [[National Certificate of Educational Achievement|NCEA]] examinations (official secondary school qualification) for growing a moustache during November.<ref name=Dominion>{{cite news
| first = Lane | last = Nichols | title = No mo or no show at exams | url = http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/dominionpost/4274452a6000.html | publisher = The Dominion Post
| date= 16 November 2007 | accessdate = 16 November 2007}}</ref>

In 2007, the Movember Foundation events were featured on Australian tabloid current affairs program ''Today Tonight'', which accused the foundation of spending a disproportionate amount on running costs and high salaries for its directors.<ref>Seymour, B. (26 October 2007 [Eastern Seaboard]; 20 November 2007 [Adelaide]) <!--If you know the name of the story please insert it inverted commas here-->''Today Tonight'', Seven Network Adelaide</ref> The financial summary of the Australian 2008 Movember campaign listed campaign costs (administration and fundraising) as being 8% of the total amount raised.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://au.movemberfoundation.com/about-us/financial-summary/ |title=Financial Summary 2008 |publisher=Au.movemberfoundation.com |date= |accessdate=2010-11-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.givewell.com.au/details_name.asp?txtOrganisation=NOV |title=Givewell Charity Profiles - Movember Foundation |publisher=Givewell.com.au |date=2009-04-30 |accessdate=2010-11-24}}</ref> In 2007, campaign costs were listed as 9% of total amount raised.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.givewell.com.au/details_name.asp?txtOrganisation=NOV |title=More information Givewell Charity Profiles - Movember Foundation |publisher=Givewell.com.au |date=2009-04-30 |accessdate=2010-11-24}}</ref>

==Partners==

In 2011, Google Chrome partnered with Movember to create a video. The video featured real participants, and how they utilize the web and Movember.com to raise awareness and funds for the cause. The video generated well over 1.1 million views. It featured the Handsome Furs song "Repatriated." <ref>{{cite web|author=Julia Kilgore |url=http://www.advirtues.com/2011/11/18/movember-if-you-dont-know-google-it/ |title=Movember: If You Don’t Know, Google It :: AdVirtues: virtuous advertising is not an oxymoron…and we can prove it! |publisher=AdVirtues |date=2011-11-18 |accessdate=2011-11-22}}</ref>

In 2010 and 2011, Movember partnered with TOMS to create limited edition Movember shoes for those participating.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.toms.com/movember |title=Movember - Limited Edition - Help Change the Face of Men's Health |publisher=TOMS.com |date=2011-09-23 |accessdate=2011-11-22}}</ref>

In 2011, Qantas supported Movember by painting a moustache and "Movember.com" on one of its airplanes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/249215/20111114/movember-rules-qantas-growing-mo.htm |title=Movember: Qantas Celebrates by Growing a ‘Mo’ |publisher=Ibtimes.com |date=2011-11-14 |accessdate=2011-11-22}}</ref>

In 2011, the world's largest sandcastle Mo was built on Bondi Beach, in Sydney, New South Wales.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mediamanint.blogspot.com/2010/11/bondi-beach-lifeguards-and-amanda.html |title=Bondi Beach Lifeguards And Amanda Hinchcliffe Help Build Giant Mo Sandcastle! |publisher=Media Man International (mediamanint.com)|date=2011-11-22 |accessdate=2012-03-15}}</ref>

A 2012 Movember video featuring ''Parks and Recreation'' star Nick Offerman was one of the top 10 most watched charity videos of the year, with 1.9 million views.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://corp.visiblemeasures.com/news-and-events/blog/bid/92783/The-Most-Viral-Video-Charity-Campaigns-of-2012 |title=The Most Viral Video Charity Campaigns of 2012 |publisher=Corp.visiblemeasures.com |date= |accessdate=2012-12-06}}</ref> Offerman made additional sketches for Movember 2013.

Since 2012, Royal Mail has supported the Movember campaign and created a special postmark featuring a moustache.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalmailgroup.com/community/cr-case-studies |title=Royal Mail's Movember campaign |publisher=Royalmailgroup.com |date= |accessdate=2013-12-01}}</ref>

In November 2013, the UK National Trust authorised the temporary placement of a huge grass moustache to the Cerne Abbas Giant, the UK's largest chalk hill figure. The moustache added to the {{convert|55|m|ft|sing=on}} giant.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.coolplaces.co.uk/places/uk/england/dorset/2583-cerne-abbas-giant |title=Cerne Abbas Giant |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=2015 |publisher= Cool Places Ltd |access-date=20 March 2015}}</ref> was {{convert|12|m}} wide and {{convert|3|m|ft|0}} deep according to the designer<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cerne-giant/ |title=Cerne Giant Watch our Cerne Giant Movember video |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=2013 |website=National Trust |publisher=National Trust |access-date=19 March 2015}} |Note: The measurements are taken from the video clip, entitled, '' Watch our Cerne Giant Movember video'' Starting at 39 seconds into the video, Richard Brown, from British Seed Houses, says, "The moustache is 12 metres long by three metres deep and it took five of us four and a half hours to construct it on the day."</ref> but both the National Trust and the BBC reported it as being {{convert|36|by|9|ft|m}},<ref>{{cite web|title=Giant support for Movember is a sight to behold|url=http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/article-1355809508227/|publisher=National Trust|accessdate=19 March 2015|date=1 November 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131106195626/http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/article-1355809508227/|archivedate=6 November 2013|df=}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Cerne Abbas Giant sports moustache for Movember|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-24772626|accessdate=15 March 2015|work=BBC News|publisher=BBC|date=1 November 2013}}</ref>

In 2015 [[Carlsberg Group]] beer brand made special Movember beer beauty accessories to look after mustaches and beard.<ref>{{cite web |url =http://www.carlsberg.com/#!beer-beauty|title = Carlsberg Beer Beaty}}</ref>

===Ambassadors===
Many high-profile athletes, celebrities, and dignitaries have supported the Movember Foundation, including Australian World Champion surfer [[Mick Fanning]];<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.worldprosurfers.com/mick-fanning-movember.asp | title = World's Best...Growing Moustaches | date = 14 November 2007 | publisher = World Professional Surfers}}</ref> author, columnist, and presenter [[Samantha Brett]];<ref>{{cite news|url = http://blogs.smh.com.au/lifestyle/asksam/archives/2007/11/movember_wrapup.html| title = Movember wrap-up! | date = 28 November 2007 | publisher = Sydney Morning Herald}}</ref> ''[[Today (Australian TV program)|Today]]'' sports presenter [[Cameron Williams]]; ex-''[[Big Brother Australia|Big Brother]]'' housemate [[Ryan Fitzgerald]]; [[Queensland]] cricket all-rounder [[Andrew Symonds]]; and several AFL players.<ref>{{cite news|url = http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,20844371-28957,00.html | title = Movember millions | date = 30 November 2006 | publisher = Herald Sun}}</ref> NHL "tough guy" George Parros, alongside Bill McCreary, shaved his moustache to participate in the 2010 Movember event.<ref>Ducks right wing George Parros, who has gained notoriety for his signature moustache during his tenure in the NHL, is leading the charge during the 30-day moustache-growing movement in November. Parros will “start from scratch” by shaving and re-growing his moustache.</ref>

In 2009, many of the Australia national rugby union team|Australian rugby union team players were seen sporting moustaches during the Autumn internationals.{{synthesis inline|date=November 2012}} 2009 F1 World Champion Jenson Button started his support for Movember by showing off his blond moustache at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.{{synthesis inline|date=November 2012}}

Indian cricketers Ravindra Jadeja and Shikhar Dhawan support this cause too{{Citation needed|date=March 2019}}.

In 2010, some of the Montreal Canadiens were seen sporting moustaches during the month of November, with a video appearing on the Canadiens homepage, thus confirming the worldwide spread of Movember.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://video.canadiens.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=1117&id=83340&navid=DL%7cMTL%7chome |title = Things Are Getting Hairy |accessdate = 19 November 2010 |publisher = NHL Canadiens }}</ref>

2011 Movember Ambassadors included Foster the People,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lightning100.com/2011/11/16/foster-the-people-participate-in-movember/#.TsqqF2AUlLc |title=Foster the People participate in MoVember |publisher=Lightning 100 |date=2011-11-16 |accessdate=2011-11-22}}</ref>
Morgan Spurlock,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/morgan-spurlock-joins-movember-campaign-to-raise-awareness-for-cancers-affecting-men-133837793.html |title=Morgan Spurlock Joins Movember Campaign to Raise Awareness for Cancers Affecting Men - NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ |location=New York |publisher=Prnewswire.com |date= |accessdate=2011-11-22}}</ref> [[George Parros]] of the [[Anaheim Ducks]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Waxman |first=Matthew |url=https://www.gq.com/sports/profiles/201111/george-parros-nhl-hockey-anaheim-ducks |title=Interview with the Anaheim Ducks' George Parros: Profiles |publisher=GQ |date=2011-11-17 |accessdate=2011-11-22}}</ref>
Snoop Dogg,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://store.lancasterltd.com/Snoop_Dogg_Movember_T_shirt_p/844-m-01-blk.htm |title=Snoop Dogg's Official Movember T-shirt |publisher=Store.lancasterltd.com |date= |accessdate=2011-11-22}}</ref>
Kevin Connolly (actor),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.celebuzz.com/photos/celebrity-mustaches/ |title=Mustache Photos - Kevin Connolly’s Movember Stache - 1 |publisher=Celebuzz |date=2011-11-16 |accessdate=2011-11-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Johnson |first=Zach |url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-beauty/news/kevin-connolly-grows-a-mustache-for-prostate-cancer-awareness-20112111 |title=Kevin Connolly Grows a Mustache for Prostate Cancer Awareness |publisher=UsMagazine.com |date= |accessdate=2011-11-22}}</ref>
Brody Jenner,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://famousdc.com/2011/11/16/movember-update-dcis-kevin-mclaughlin-overtakes-mtvs-brody-jenner/ |title=Movember Update: DCI’s Kevin McLaughlin Overtakes MTV’s Brody Jenner |publisher=FamousDC |date= |accessdate=2011-11-22}}</ref>
Matt Leinart,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.houstontexans.com/2011/11/05/leinart-teammates-support-movember/ |title=Houston Texans – Blog &#124; Leinart, teammates support Movember « |publisher=Blog.houstontexans.com |date=2011-11-05 |accessdate=2011-11-22}}</ref>
Bloomberg TV's Matt Miller,<ref>{{cite news|author=|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-11-10/-movember-the-mustache-growing-movement.html |title=‘Movember’: The Mustache Growing Movement |publisher=Bloomberg |date=2011-11-10 |accessdate=2011-11-22}}</ref>
Mr. Clean,<ref>{{cite web|author=Todd Wasserman 27 |url=http://mashable.com/2011/11/02/mr-clean-movember/ |title=Mr. Clean to Grow a 'Stache for Movember |publisher=Mashable.com |date=2011-11-02 |accessdate=2011-11-22}}</ref>
UFC Lightweight Champ [[Frankie Edgar]],<ref>{{cite web|author=sarah |url=http://www.mmamania.com/2011/11/18/2570983/ufc-lightweight-champion-frankie-edgar-has-agreed-to-give-up-his |title=UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar has agreed to give up his babyface to grow a moustache... |publisher=MMAmania.com |date=2011-11-18 |accessdate=2011-11-22}}</ref> and
Philip Bloom (filmmaker).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://philipbloom.net/blog/movember2011/ |title=Movember 2011 is upon us. Let those beautiful Moustaches grow and let’s beat prostate cancer! |publisher=Philip Bloom |date=2011-10-30 |accessdate=2011-11-22}}</ref>

South Africa's ambassador for Movember is rapper Jack Parow.

Movember is regularly supported by sporting organisations and celebrities in New Zealand, with names such as national rugby captain Richie McCaw<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lifestyle.msn.co.nz/nzmenslifestyle/mensstyle/8368682/richie-mccaw-supports-movember |title=Richie McCaw supports Movember |publisher=Lifestyle.msn.co.nz |date= |accessdate=2012-10-29}}</ref> actively involved in supporting the charity and cricketer [[Lockie Ferguson]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/26261978/lockie-ferguson-explains-motive-twirly-mustache|title=Lockie Ferguson explains motive behind twirly mustache|last=|first=|date=|website=espncricinfo.com|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2019-03-29}}</ref>.

===Charities===
Since 2004, the Movember Foundation charity has used Movember to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues in Australia and New Zealand. Monetary proceeds go toward the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, the Cancer Society and Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, and Beyond Blue.<ref name = ABOUT>{{cite web |url = http://au.movember.com/outcomes/content/Movember-Foundation/
|title = Movember Australia - Movember Foundation |accessdate = 4 November 2008 |year = 2008 |publisher = Movember Foundation |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080719204552/http://au.movember.com/outcomes/content/Movember-Foundation/ <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 19 July 2008}}</ref>

In 2007, the Foundation launched campaigns in Canada (funds raised go to the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada), Spain (FEFOC), the United Kingdom Prostate Cancer UK,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prostatecanceruk.org|title=Prostate Cancer UK|work=Prostate Cancer UK}}</ref> and the United States (the Prostate Cancer Foundation and the Livestrong Foundation).<ref name = ABOUT/> In the US, Movember's men's health partners are The Prostate Cancer Foundation and LIVESTRONG.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pcf.org/site/c.leJRIROrEpH/b.5822021/k.D891/Movember.htm |title=Movember - Prostate Cancer Foundation |publisher=PCF |date= |accessdate=2011-11-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mobileweb/2011/11/04/movemeber-facial-hair-prostate-cancer-awareness_n_1074615.html |title='Movember' Urges Men To Grow Facial Hair, Fundraise For Prostate Cancer Awareness (SLIDESHOW) |publisher=The Huffington Post |date=2011-11-04 |accessdate=2011-11-22}}</ref>

In 2008, the Movember Foundation started the event in the Republic of Ireland. The beneficiary in that country is Action Prostate Cancer, an initiative of the [[Irish Cancer Society]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ie.movember.com/outcomes/content/Fundraising-Outcomes/ |title=Fund Raising Outcomes |work=Movember Ireland |accessdate=29 October 2008 |year=2008 |publisher=Movember Foundation |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090105193841/http://ie.movember.com/outcomes/content/Fundraising-Outcomes/ |archivedate=January 5, 2009 }}</ref>

A non-foundation Movember event has been held in the Cayman Islands by a "MOvember Committee" since 2006. The event has been sponsored by CML Offshore Recruitment and raises funds for the Cayman Islands Cancer Society.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.movember.ky/diary.php |title = MOvember News |accessdate = 29 November 2007 |publisher = Movember.ky |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080102002258/http://www.movember.ky/diary.php |archivedate = 2 January 2008}}</ref>

===Video games===
Players in [[Football Manager 2015]] grow moustaches during the month of November.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://metro.co.uk/2014/10/11/football-manager-15-is-so-realistic-players-will-grow-moustaches-for-movember-4901554/ |title=Football Manager 15 is so realistic players will grow moustaches for Movember |publisher=metro.co.uk |date= |accessdate=2014-10-23}}</ref>

FIFA 14 Ultimate Team features a Movember Cup.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.easports.com/fifa/news/2013/fifa-14-movember |title= FIFA 14 Ultimate Team Supports Movember|publisher=easports.com |date= |accessdate=2014-10-23}}</ref>

Sony released a moustache sticker intended to be placed on the front of the DualShock 4 controller in support of Movember.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/10/15/playstation-joins-the-movember-mens-health-charity-movement |title=PlayStation joins the Movember men's health charity movement |publisher=ign.com |date= |accessdate=2014-10-23}}</ref>

In November 2012, four Movember themed games were released as Google Chrome web apps.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.marketingmag.com.au/news/movember-collaborates-with-google-chrome-on-movember-games-26582|title=Movember collaborates with Google Chrome on 'Movember Games' |publisher=marketingmag.com.au|date=2012-11-12|accessdate=2014-10-23}}</ref>

Warframe also released a movember special with new mustaches each week for the players to equip on their frames in 2015

==Similar events==

* Since the Vietnam War era, U.S. Air Force members have participated in Mustache March, where Airmen grow moustaches in good-natured defiance of facial hair regulations during the month of March.
* In 2015, a Decembeard event promoted awareness of bowel cancer.<ref>[http://metro.co.uk/2015/12/08/men-are-campaigning-for-bowel-cancer-awareness-by-growing-beards-this-december-5549959/ Men are campaigning for Bowel cancer awareness by growing beards this December], [[Metro (British newspaper)|''Metro'']], 8 December 2015. Retrieved 2016-02-16</ref>


===Similar Events===
[[Movember]] is not the only initiative using facial hair to promote health awareness. The U.S. Air Force's "Mustache March" began in the Vietnam War era, with Airmen growing mustaches in defiance of regulations during March. In 2015, a similar campaign called "Decembeard" encouraged men to grow beards to raise awareness for bowel cancer.


==References==
==References==
<ref name="Bloomberg">Bloomberg. "‘[[Movember]]’: The Mustache Growing Movement." 2011-11-10. Accessed 2011-11-22.</ref>
<ref name="Mashable">Mashable. "Mr. Clean to Grow a 'Stache for [[Movember]]." 2011-11-02. Accessed 2011-11-22.</ref>
<ref name="MMAmania">MMAmania. "UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar has agreed to give up his babyface to grow a moustache..." 2011-11-18. Accessed 2011-11-22.</ref>
<ref name="PhilipBloom">Philip Bloom. "[[Movember]] 2011 is upon us. Let those beautiful Moustaches grow and let’s beat prostate cancer!" 2011-10-30. Accessed 2011-11-22.</ref>
<ref name="LifestyleMSN">Lifestyle.msn.co.nz. "Richie McCaw supports [[Movember]]." Accessed 2012-10-29.</ref>
<ref name="ESPNcricinfo">ESPNcricinfo. "Lockie Ferguson explains motive behind twirly mustache." Accessed 2019-03-29.</ref>
<ref name="MovemberFoundation">[[Movember]] Foundation. "[[Movember]] Australia - [[Movember]] Foundation." 2008. Accessed 4 November 2008.</ref>
<ref name="ProstateCancerUK">Prostate Cancer UK. "Prostate Cancer UK." Accessed 2011-11-22.</ref>
<ref name="PCF">Prostate Cancer Foundation. "[[Movember]] - Prostate Cancer Foundation." Accessed 2011-11-22.</ref>
<ref name="HuffingtonPost">The Huffington Post. "'[[Movember]]' Urges Men To Grow Facial Hair, Fundraise For Prostate Cancer Awareness (SLIDESHOW)." 2011-11-04. Accessed 2011-11-22.</ref>
<ref name="MovemberIreland">[[Movember]] Ireland. "Fund Raising Outcomes." 2008. Accessed 29 October 2008.</ref>
<ref name="MovemberKY">[[Movember]].ky. "[[Movember]] News." Accessed 29 November 2007.</ref>
<ref name="Metro">Metro. "Football Manager 15 is so realistic players will grow moustaches for [[Movember]]." Accessed 2014-10-23.</ref>
<ref name="EA">EA Sports. "FIFA 14 Ultimate Team Supports [[Movember]]." Accessed 2014-10-23.</ref>
<ref name="IGN">IGN. "PlayStation joins the [[Movember]] men's health charity movement." Accessed 2014-10-23.</ref>
<ref name="MarketingMag">MarketingMag. "[[Movember]] collaborates with Google Chrome on '[[Movember]] Games'." 2012-11-12. Accessed 2014-10-23.</ref>
<ref name="MetroDecembeard">Metro. "Men are campaigning for Bowel cancer awareness by growing beards this December." 2015-12-08. Accessed 2016-02-16.</ref>


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==Sources==
* [http://howtogrowamoustache.com/what-is-movember 'What is Movember?"] Article containing tips on raising more money for Movember. March 26, 2013



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Movember: The Mustache Growing Movement

Movember, an annual event held in November, is a global movement encouraging men to grow mustaches to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues, particularly prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health. Originating in 2003 in Australia, the initiative has since expanded to numerous countries, becoming a symbol of solidarity and advocacy for men's health.

Origins and Growth of the Movement

The concept of Movember was founded by Australian entrepreneurs and friends, Travis Garone, James Harrison, and Luke Somers, who sought to create a fun, engaging way to raise awareness for men's health. The name "Movember" combines "November" with "moustache," reflecting the core activity of growing facial hair during the month. The movement gained rapid popularity, with participants from around the world joining in, often supported by celebrities, athletes, and corporate sponsors.

Notable Participants

Movember has attracted significant attention from high-profile individuals and organizations. In 2011, Mr. Clean participated by growing a mustache, while UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar gave up his "babyface" to support the cause. Philip Bloom, a filmmaker, also joined the movement, using his platform to promote prostate cancer awareness. In South Africa, rapper Jack Parow serves as the country's ambassador for Movember. In New Zealand, national rugby captain Richie McCaw and cricketer Lockie Ferguson have actively supported the charity, with Ferguson famously sporting a "twirly mustache" as part of his Movember campaign.

Charities and Global Impact

Since 2004, the Movember Foundation has been the primary organizer of the event, channeling funds raised toward men's health initiatives in Australia and New Zealand. Key beneficiaries include the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, the Cancer Society and Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, and Beyond Blue. In 2007, the Foundation expanded its reach to Canada, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States, partnering with organizations such as the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada, Prostate Cancer UK, and the Livestrong Foundation in the U.S. In Ireland, Movember supports Action Prostate Cancer, an initiative of the Irish Cancer Society. Additionally, a non-foundation Movember event has been held in the Cayman Islands since 2006, raising funds for the Cayman Islands Cancer Society.

Video Games and Media

Movember has also made its mark in the gaming industry. In *Football Manager 2015*, players grow mustaches during November to support the cause. *FIFA 14 Ultimate Team* introduced a Movember Cup, while Sony released a mustache sticker for the DualShock 4 controller. In 2012, Google Chrome partnered with Movember to launch "Movember Games," and *Warframe* released a Movember special in 2015, offering new mustache designs for players.

Similar Events

Movember is not the only initiative using facial hair to promote health awareness. The U.S. Air Force's "Mustache March" began in the Vietnam War era, with Airmen growing mustaches in defiance of regulations during March. In 2015, a similar campaign called "Decembeard" encouraged men to grow beards to raise awareness for bowel cancer.

References

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  1. ↑ Bloomberg. "‘Movember’: The Mustache Growing Movement." 2011-11-10. Accessed 2011-11-22.
  2. ↑ Mashable. "Mr. Clean to Grow a 'Stache for Movember." 2011-11-02. Accessed 2011-11-22.
  3. ↑ MMAmania. "UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar has agreed to give up his babyface to grow a moustache..." 2011-11-18. Accessed 2011-11-22.
  4. ↑ Philip Bloom. "Movember 2011 is upon us. Let those beautiful Moustaches grow and let’s beat prostate cancer!" 2011-10-30. Accessed 2011-11-22.
  5. ↑ Lifestyle.msn.co.nz. "Richie McCaw supports Movember." Accessed 2012-10-29.
  6. ↑ ESPNcricinfo. "Lockie Ferguson explains motive behind twirly mustache." Accessed 2019-03-29.
  7. ↑ Movember Foundation. "Movember Australia - Movember Foundation." 2008. Accessed 4 November 2008.
  8. ↑ Prostate Cancer UK. "Prostate Cancer UK." Accessed 2011-11-22.
  9. ↑ Prostate Cancer Foundation. "Movember - Prostate Cancer Foundation." Accessed 2011-11-22.
  10. ↑ The Huffington Post. "'Movember' Urges Men To Grow Facial Hair, Fundraise For Prostate Cancer Awareness (SLIDESHOW)." 2011-11-04. Accessed 2011-11-22.
  11. ↑ Movember Ireland. "Fund Raising Outcomes." 2008. Accessed 29 October 2008.
  12. ↑ Movember.ky. "Movember News." Accessed 29 November 2007.
  13. ↑ Metro. "Football Manager 15 is so realistic players will grow moustaches for Movember." Accessed 2014-10-23.
  14. ↑ EA Sports. "FIFA 14 Ultimate Team Supports Movember." Accessed 2014-10-23.
  15. ↑ IGN. "PlayStation joins the Movember men's health charity movement." Accessed 2014-10-23.
  16. ↑ MarketingMag. "Movember collaborates with Google Chrome on 'Movember Games'." 2012-11-12. Accessed 2014-10-23.
  17. ↑ Metro. "Men are campaigning for Bowel cancer awareness by growing beards this December." 2015-12-08. Accessed 2016-02-16.
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