This week, once again, highlighted how Movember has truly become a global movement. As we reach the mid mark point of the month, the team at Mo HQ continue to be amazed at the effort and support the Mo community is going to around the globe, all in the name of the Mo. We wanted to share some of these stories and highlights with you.
Kicking off the weekly round up is a short video sent to us from what must be one our remotest Mo Bros, surfer, Mark Waters. The clip is called “No Exceptions" and is a beautifully shot short from Mark during his latest surf trip to Sumatra, Indonesia.
Movember | No exceptions from Mark Waters on Vimeo.
UNITED KINGDOM
Mo Bros and Sistas, are being encouraged to become a culinary wizard in the kitchen with recipes from Mo Bros around the world. Go on, ‘Bring it on Home’ and find out more at our blog: Movember Supper Lip Club
An email from a UK Mo Bro named Michael reminded us all what, at it’s core, Movember is about.
Hi there,
I just wanted to thank you for your campaign and the work you're doing to raise awareness for testicular cancer.
I saw your Facebook page on the 2nd November, checked myself and found a lump.
Anyway the bottom line is ten minutes ago I was diagnosed with testicular cancer and told I have just caught it in time.
I'm only 20 years old and if it wasn't for your campaign, I could have had the rest of my life effected.
From the bottom of my heart thank you very much!!!
Please pass this on to Adam Garone to show my gratitude for the charity he runs.
Thanks for everything,
Michael
A group of dedicated Mo Bro Barbers in Birmingham have taken over the top of a local building with this Mo street art.
Two of the Movember co-founders were invited to visit 10 Downing Street
IRELAND
Artists, photographers, illustrators and designers from all over Europe and Ireland united this week under one roof for ‘Pass It On’, a Movember poster exhibition. The ‘Pass It On’ Exhibition is inspired by Movember & Sons, the sharing of information from generation to generation and the power of knowledge. It will be open all month and further details can be found here.
AUSTRALIA
Red carpets were rolled out around Australia as Movember’s free Mo Movie Season kicked off. Sat on a Movember deck check and served pop corn under the stars, there’s no better way to mingle with fellow Mo Bros and Mo Sistas and check out our your Mo measures up against some of the movie greats. For more info, click here.
Also in the news this week, Deputy Prime Minister Wayne Swan took the time to explain why Movember is so important to him and urges Australians to get on board in 2012.
NEW ZEALAND
The All Blacks continued to show their sporting prowess both on an off the pitch with impressive pitch and upper lip performances from many of the team.
UNITED STATES
Some of the cast of the US’s version of The Office teamed up with Nick Offerman to offer support to those dealing with the “In between moustache.”
CANADA
In a battle of the greats, NHLers, Mike Brown and George Parros have committed to, literally, face off against each other during Movember in a Mo to Mo team donation race.
A Mo is about to boldly go where no Mo has gone before. Canadian Space Agency Astronaut, and Mo Mentor, Chris Hadfield, will be sporting a moustache patch on his next mission into the great unknown this December.
Want to follow the Mo's journey throughout the month as he prepares for lift off? Follow him on twitter.
