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Hi all,

During Movember (the month formerly known as November) I’ll be growing a moustache. That’s right I’m bringing the Mo back because I’m passionate about changing the state of men’s health.

Male health is a major issue, did you know:

Men are far less healthy than women. The average life expectancy of males is 6 years less than females.
Every year in Australia 2,700 men die of prostate cancer – more than the number of women who die from breast cancer.
Depression affects 1 in 6 men…Most don’t seek help. Untreated depression is a leading risk factor for suicide. Rates of suicide are more than double the national road toll.
Help me change the face of men’s health by sponsoring my mo.

Please go to http://www.movember.com.au/au/sponsor, enter my Rego number which is 5258 and your credit card details.

The money raised by Movember will be used to change the face of men's health by creating awareness and funding research into prostate cancer and male depression.

Movember culminates at the end of the month at the Gala Partè where I’ll be parading my Mo on the cat walk for a chance to be crowned the Man of Movember. If you want to be part of this great night you’ll have to purchase a Gala Parte ticket for $33.00 (inc GST).

More info is available at http://www.movember.com.au

I will be taking a weekly photo of my growing mo and posting it on here, I might even start a blog!?

Please note - I have asked Gary for approval to put this post up here, and he has generously agreed to it, thanks Gary.

Cheers,

Just put my name down @ the site Geoff. Great idea. If only I didn't already have a mo I'd be signing myself up. Men's health is often overlooked.

So where is the pre Movember pic?

stubbsy wrote:Just put my name down @ the site Geoff. Great idea. If only I didn't already have a mo I'd be signing myself up. Men's health is often overlooked.

So where is the pre Movember pic?

Thanks Peter, you chould shave your Mo off for a fundraiser?

The pre Movember pic - coming soon!!

A great cause Geoff! Very true that mens health is often brushed under the carpet compared to womens health, embarrassing as it is gettin a prostate check is very important.
I'll donate once the website maintenance is finished.
Go the Boony tache!

You too Geoff?!?! Good one Mo Bro!

My rego # is 5936. I've joined a team from a rugby website that I'm into. Here's to men's health!

Well done Geoff and Matty. Great cause and look forward to seeing the results. I got the flu within 24 hrs of arriving back from Thailand and haven't shaved since, so feel like I am with you in spirit. Will log on to the site and donate.

Thanks Glen!!
Also thanks to the other two sponsors

Done Geoff
I think I'm the first girl???? Woo Hoo
Go The Mo !!!!!!
hugs
rel

Thanks Rel!
U know now that I have sponsors I can't back out of this one?
Very generous of you - thanks!

Good luck Geoff. Looking forward to seeing the results. I'd have a go myself, but I am hirsutely challenged and would need six months.

Greg B wrote:Good luck Geoff. Looking forward to seeing the results. I'd have a go myself, but I am hirsutely challenged and would need six months.

Thanx Greg, and thanks for sponsoring
If it wasn't for such a good cause there'd be no way I'd grow the Mo!

stubbsy wrote:Just put my name down @ the site Geoff. Great idea. If only I didn't already have a mo I'd be signing myself up. Men's health is often overlooked.

So where is the pre Movember pic?

Here it is - the No Mo (or PreMovember pic)

I just shaved my way around the mo

Halloween was on the 31st

donation made, good luck with it, it is for a good cause,

André

Thanks Andre

Onya Geoff!

As it is good cause and an often overlooked issue, I've thrown a bit of money your rego number way. Good luck Growin' the Mo.

Thanks Glen and Daniel :*)

I'm a Mo Bro too but at the end of the month my mates will also get to see the world's most pathetic moustache.

Are you the only one allowed to tout for sponsorship Geoff???

Manta wrote:I'm a Mo Bro too but at the end of the month my mates will also get to see the world's most pathetic moustache.

Are you the only one allowed to tout for sponsorship Geoff???

Hell no, I don't think so Simon
What's your rego no. ?
I will sponsor u!

Simon,

I think it is only fair that you post a shot of you 'pre-mo'. Despite the fact the before and after may be very similar!!!!

Thanks Geoff - I'm 33665 (Simon Fallon), part of the AQIS Bne Team.

I've just thrown a donation your way.

Manta wrote:Thanks Geoff - I'm 33665 (Simon Fallon), part of the AQIS Bne Team.

I've just thrown a donation your way.

Cheers buddy - your about to receive a donation too

Ladybird wrote:Simon,

I think it is only fair that you post a shot of you 'pre-mo'. Despite the fact the before and after may be very similar!!!!

Ummmmm okay. Better take the camera into work tomorrow and get someone to take it for me...

(My self-portraits often scare small children and frail adults)

Ok ...

for the Louis Jordan fans ... we seem to have three guys named Mo ... any chances of another 2?

Go the Mo's!

We'll have more moustaches on this forum than Sydney on Gay Mardi Gras night!

(I've already grown a moustache - can someone send me a donation?? ) NB - JOKE!!

I have donated a small something for Geoff's and Simon's patronage of this fine cause.

Thanks Trevor

Thanks from me too Trevor - I'll be modelling my mo on yours....

(Though I'm scared your prediction regarding the Village People may prove closer to my final result....)

Okay guys, it's the 3rd of November, have we got any results for our money yet? Any photos to share?


Simon, if your mo is going village people, you can keep it till the 3rd March for the next Mardi Gras

Glen, I saw Geoff's last night. It looked more like he needed some Neutrogena soap than a mustache trimmer.

Here's my "Before" shot.
I'll give things a few days before I post another. Thanks to all who have contributed already - and those who are considering it.

Feel free to Photoshop the buggery out of these shots as and when they pop up. It's all part of the fun but it will cost you a donation!!!

here are some maybe's.......

Manta wrote:Feel free to Photoshop the buggery out of these shots as and when they pop up. It's all part of the fun but it will cost you a donation!!!

Now that sounds like a challenge!



Let the games begin.

What about that Borat*-looking one in the middle.

"If you look like that at the end, you will be execute!"

*Borat

Great work Bernie!

Gary - I know how you like a challenge... I'd love to see what other ideas people can come up with.

Thanks to those who have very kindly donated so far - it's very much appreciated and it's going to a great cause.

Geoff and I are very happy to help relieve you of that extra weight in your wallet and, let's face it, the donation you make now may well go towards saving your own life one day, or the life of a family member or friend.

The more the merrier!!

Hi Guys!
You are doing a good job and congratulations to you on pushing the issue of men's health.
I have passed on a donation to your worth while cause and wish you great success in this venture.
Men have a great deal of trouble going to the doctor and having check ups or in even admitting that there could be a problem in the first place.
I have been recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and will be going in for an operation to have my prostate removed in two weeks time.
This is usually an older man's illness and I could have waited and not have had any tests done for another couple of years when maybe I was starting to get symptoms, but in all likelyhood, it would have been far too late. I am 41 and one of the youngest pateints my doctor has treated.
We need to stop being such babies in this area of our lives and take some responsibility, even if it means unpleasant tests and the fear of losing some of our masculinity - better that, than dead!

Arek - we all wish you the best for your upcoming surgery. It just goes to show how widespread the problem is when one of our own is so closely involved. I'm only a year older than you and it's a real wake-up call to find out that prostate cancer can strike guys of our age.

Thanks so much for the contribution.

I just checked the latest figures - Australia has just under 29,000 registered MoBros and has raised nearly $650,000!!! We lead the world in registrations and money raised so let's keep the ball rolling.

As far as "State of MO-rigin" is concerned, NSW is whacking the other states with more than $330,000 raised, followed by Victoria with $174,000 and Queensland on $63,000. A terrific job only 4 days into the event.
Only 26 to go so let's see if we can get this total well into the millions!

Stay tuned for a progress shot tomorrow night - I'm looking forward to seeing one from you too Geoff (Bet you're bushier than me!!)

Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Arek.

Hey Arek,

Thanks for your support. We'll all be thinking of you at this time, as you go under to get your prostate removed. We wish you all the best!

Mattyj

p.s. being fair haired, it's gonna take a few more days to be able to actually see my mo ... a photo will come. Even if it's towards the end of movember!

Arek

Good to hear you had the problem diagnosed and are having it seen to. 41 is bloody early for such problems but like you say early diagnosis is best. Good luck with both the operation and the recuperation.

Arek, thank you so much for your generous contribution. Cancer is scary, and your post had lots of merit it to it. Australian men are crap at looking after themselves. All the best for your up coming surgery, we will be thinking of you along the way.

I will post a progress shot in the next day or so

Something funny - my Dad said he'd sponsor me on the condition that I shaved it off as soon as the time frame was up

Matty - Fair hair is no excuse! It'll still be better than mine so 'post away'!

Day 5 Update.

As you can see by the slow progress, more donations are required!

Day 7 here - anyone wanting to sponsor me, please PM me for info

Wow.

Used Car Salesman Geoff. Where do I buy the action figure?
I can buy that and Porn Star Simon for a set.

Sheesh, Geoff I agree with your father I'll give you $10 just to make sure it get's shaved off at the end of it!

Justin wrote:Sheesh, Geoff I agree with your father I'll give you $10 just to make sure it get's shaved off at the end of it!

 ROFL

You have email with sponsorship details

Justin

Maybe you could make a Movember shave it off donation

Just saw your 7 day result Geoff - lookin' good Mo-Bro!

(Like I'm going to criticise in any way!!!)

geez, you guys go all out for a simple photo of the mo ...

I'm looking like a World War 1 british fighter pilot (tally ho chaps, jolly good banter here!), but being blonde, my mo has a chameleon effect.

People have suggested trying a liberal application of texta, and failing that, mascara.