Movember: Where Mustache is King

For the second straight year, I've grown out some facial hair in order to raise awareness and money for Men's health. Last year, I bent the rules a little and did "No Shave November"... This year, I went all in and did just the mustache, which was a "bigger" sacrifice, since I usually have some kind of beard in place anyway. This blog is all about Movember and my adventure participating the last few year.

So a little background on Movember, via http://us.movember.com/about/ and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Movember. Started in in Melbourne, Australia in 2004, Movember has always raised money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation, originally of Australia and now worldwide. In 2007, the charity expanded to the United States and added LiveSTRONG to the benefiting organizations. Since then it's grown and grown worldwide (pun intended). I started in 2011, but have noticed between now and then how much more popular Movember has gotten. I've had a half dozen friends participate this year and have noticed a lot of mention in the media, including mentions on The Office and many NFL players joining the movement.

Thought I would share some thoughts on Movember with near two Movembers under my belt:

• The timing isn't exactly ideal in the United States. Thanksgiving at the end of the month, followed Black Friday and Cyber Monday, donations can be limited and interest at a minimum. Thanksgiving happens in May in Australia (Movember's birth place), so it can be a different story on the southern hemisphere.
• With that said, I am thrilled with the generosity of friends and co workers! Each year I have been pleasantly surprised with who has donated and how much they have donated. My goal of $1,000 is realistic. Only missed it by $50 last year, and though I'm a little behind this year, hoping for a push this last week of Movember (see below on donation information).
• I have to admit, I am jealous of how well Komen and other organizations raise money for breast cancer awareness and a cure. I know that breast cancer affects more woman than prostate/testicular cancer affect men, but I would love to have that name and support with fundraising... maybe in time.

As I hope has been obvious even last year, this is a cause that's important to me. I know men who have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer, and just like other cancers, I would love to find a cure. If would like to support Movember, please check out my "Mo Space" @ http://mobro.co/clintcrockett to donate. Any amount is appreciated as every little bit helps.

Thank you all for your time and support. Hope you have a wonderful holiday season and hope to see or at least hear from you soon!