David Andersen
1  year  Mo Bro

$475

Target: $500
raised $475 since 2025
My motivation
Fundraising for cause areas including:
Testicular cancer
Mental health and suicide prevention

This chin hasn't seen the light of day in nearly 20 years. I've gone full baby-face for Movember, and frankly, I look a little terrified (or terrifying - you decide) which is fitting. I’m doing this because I’m officially not young anymore, and the list of things that can go wrong with the old machinery gets scarier every year. But the mental stuff? That silent suffering has taken a brutal toll on too many friends over the years. We've lost some truly great ones who just couldn't speak up. And so, hoping to take advantage of the Blue Jays' World Series run to I’m growing this mustache in tribute to the team's legendary 'staches, from Dave Stieb and Rance Mulliniks to the modern king, Davis Schneider. This mustache is my call to all men to check in, speak up, and make sure we all make it home safe. Help me keep my guts and my chin up

How I'm
getting involved
Team Susan Penwarden
Team captain Jackie Mackay
$1,735 Team funds raised
0 of 60 kilometres
walking
running
I'm moving 60km this Movember for the 60 men we lose each hour of every day.
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33 minute(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
$10

Good luck, Dave! Look forward to seeing the photos of your progress! ( ˙灬˙ )

33 minute(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
$10

Good luck, Dave! Look forward to seeing the photos of your progress! ( ˙灬˙ )

1 hour(s) ago
Donation from:
Martin Kurpaska
$20

Good luck!

1 hour(s) ago
Donation from:
Martin Kurpaska
$20

Good luck!

5 hour(s) ago

Day Five Update

Woke up to two incredible pieces of news:

1- 'mo is at a point where I feel comfortable sharing my progress. Still looks horrible, but starting to resemble at least the idea of a moustache. Photo in profile.

2- Moustachioed-pitcher Shane Bieber has decided to exercise his $16mm player option, and will be staying with the Jays through the 2026 season, which got me thinking about ranking (from worst to best) the 7 most important Blue Jays moustaches of all time. So I'm proud to present:

The 7 ​Most Important Blue Jays Moustaches of All Time Ranked From Worst to Best

​7. Tim Johnson
​A truly greasy, ill-fitting shadow. It's exactly the kind of untrustworthy 'stache you'd expect from a man who'd lie about his time in Vietnam. Pure, low-grade villainy.

​6. Sean Reid-Foley
​His mustache is tragically underwhelming, failing to rise above replacement level, much like his career WAR of -0.1. A classic mid-2010s draft bust.

​5. Cito Gaston
​The sturdy, trustworthy lip broom. The definition of managerial gravitas.

​4. Davis Schneider
​He’s keeping the Blue Jays' glorious moustache tradition alive for the next generation. A modern, nostalgic triumph and instant fan favourite.

​3. George Bell
​A Silver Slugger-winning, MVP-calibre thicket of excellence. Arguably more intimidating than his batting stance.

​2. Dave Stieb
​He titled his autobiography Tomorrow I'll Be Perfect, but his 'stache is perfect today. A hard-nosed ace broom.

​1. Rance Mulliniks
​The undisputed GOAT. Rance walked so Davis could run. The greatest upper-lip artistry in Jays history.

5 hour(s) ago

Day Five Update

Woke up to two incredible pieces of news:

1- 'mo is at a point where I feel comfortable sharing my progress. Still looks horrible, but starting to resemble at least the idea of a moustache. Photo in profile.

2- Moustachioed-pitcher Shane Bieber has decided to exercise his $16mm player option, and will be staying with the Jays through the 2026 season, which got me thinking about ranking (from worst to best) the 7 most important Blue Jays moustaches of all time. So I'm proud to present:

The 7 ​Most Important Blue Jays Moustaches of All Time Ranked From Worst to Best

​7. Tim Johnson
​A truly greasy, ill-fitting shadow. It's exactly the kind of untrustworthy 'stache you'd expect from a man who'd lie about his time in Vietnam. Pure, low-grade villainy.

​6. Sean Reid-Foley
​His mustache is tragically underwhelming, failing to rise above replacement level, much like his career WAR of -0.1. A classic mid-2010s draft bust.

​5. Cito Gaston
​The sturdy, trustworthy lip broom. The definition of managerial gravitas.

​4. Davis Schneider
​He’s keeping the Blue Jays' glorious moustache tradition alive for the next generation. A modern, nostalgic triumph and instant fan favourite.

​3. George Bell
​A Silver Slugger-winning, MVP-calibre thicket of excellence. Arguably more intimidating than his batting stance.

​2. Dave Stieb
​He titled his autobiography Tomorrow I'll Be Perfect, but his 'stache is perfect today. A hard-nosed ace broom.

​1. Rance Mulliniks
​The undisputed GOAT. Rance walked so Davis could run. The greatest upper-lip artistry in Jays history.

19 hour(s) ago
Donation from:
Facebook Fundraising
$20
19 hour(s) ago
Donation from:
Facebook Fundraising
$20
19 hour(s) ago

DAY 4 UPDATE: 

Found it difficult to write an update today, but I'm committed to doing this every day until the end of the month. 
I'm struggling to see any growth; the faint moustache outline I noticed yesterday hasn't changed. I'm hesitant to post an update photo until I've got something tangible, but at this rate don't know when that will be.

Good news from day 4: 

None. 

I'm not trying to be dramatic, but I'm ready to throw in the towel... wait... what's that?? A $100 DONATION? Incredible! Once again, the generosity of those around me has pulled me back from the edge of the abyss. 

More good news from day 4: 

Had a chance to think long and hard about why I'm doing this, and remembered I have a long, long history of putting myself in compromising situations to raise money for causes I believe in. If I can meet my $500 goal by end of day Thursday, not only will I share a photo of my updated 'stache, I may decide to share the story (and possibly the video, depending on how much over my goal I make it) of the time I learned the choreography to Beyonce's Single Ladies to raise money for a good cause. 

19 hour(s) ago

DAY 4 UPDATE: 

Found it difficult to write an update today, but I'm committed to doing this every day until the end of the month. 
I'm struggling to see any growth; the faint moustache outline I noticed yesterday hasn't changed. I'm hesitant to post an update photo until I've got something tangible, but at this rate don't know when that will be.

Good news from day 4: 

None. 

I'm not trying to be dramatic, but I'm ready to throw in the towel... wait... what's that?? A $100 DONATION? Incredible! Once again, the generosity of those around me has pulled me back from the edge of the abyss. 

More good news from day 4: 

Had a chance to think long and hard about why I'm doing this, and remembered I have a long, long history of putting myself in compromising situations to raise money for causes I believe in. If I can meet my $500 goal by end of day Thursday, not only will I share a photo of my updated 'stache, I may decide to share the story (and possibly the video, depending on how much over my goal I make it) of the time I learned the choreography to Beyonce's Single Ladies to raise money for a good cause. 

1 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Cheryl Ann Scott-Kingston
$100

Thank you for making a difference Dave

1 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Cheryl Ann Scott-Kingston
$100

Thank you for making a difference Dave

1 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Nancy Andersen
$50

Hi David- so happy to see your “baby-face” again after almost 20 years.
And great to see you participating in Movember. Good luck.

1 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Nancy Andersen
$50

Hi David- so happy to see your “baby-face” again after almost 20 years.
And great to see you participating in Movember. Good luck.

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Dianne Gidaro
$50
2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Dianne Gidaro
$50
2 day(s) ago

DAY 3 UPDATE:

Woke up to an unbelievable 5 total donations in a single day; I'm consistently blown away by the generosity of my friends and coworkers.

Good news from day 3: If I squint just right, I can kinda map out the stubbly outline of my pending moustache. This must be how Michaelangelo felt creating David - as the statue is in the stone, the moustache is beneath the skin, waiting to be revealed. It is the fates who control my moustachioed destiny, not the artist.

Bad news from day 3: Still struggling to feel comfortable with the whole beardless-hairless look. Spent a good portion of Sunday frustrated by blank stares after repeatedly asking my 6 year old if I was not turtley enough for the Turtle club. Thought way too long and seriously about how growing a moustache is similar to Michaelangelo creating David.

Really need this moustache to show up soon.

2 day(s) ago

DAY 3 UPDATE:

Woke up to an unbelievable 5 total donations in a single day; I'm consistently blown away by the generosity of my friends and coworkers.

Good news from day 3: If I squint just right, I can kinda map out the stubbly outline of my pending moustache. This must be how Michaelangelo felt creating David - as the statue is in the stone, the moustache is beneath the skin, waiting to be revealed. It is the fates who control my moustachioed destiny, not the artist.

Bad news from day 3: Still struggling to feel comfortable with the whole beardless-hairless look. Spent a good portion of Sunday frustrated by blank stares after repeatedly asking my 6 year old if I was not turtley enough for the Turtle club. Thought way too long and seriously about how growing a moustache is similar to Michaelangelo creating David.

Really need this moustache to show up soon.

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Dipinder Singh Kalsi
$25
2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Dipinder Singh Kalsi
$25
2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Ashiqur Rahman
$20

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Ashiqur Rahman
$20

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
David Rachpaul
$30
2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
David Rachpaul
$30
3 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Ajay Hundal
$50

Wishing you all the best Dave with your Movember fundraiser—your efforts are making a real impact!

3 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Ajay Hundal
$50

Wishing you all the best Dave with your Movember fundraiser—your efforts are making a real impact!

3 day(s) ago

DAY 2 UPDATE:
I originally thought it would be fun to post some daily updates of mustache-growing progress, however, I'm starting to realize that it may take at least a few days to have anything to report on.
Good news from day 2:
Wife and kids are no longer involuntarily shuddering every time beardless me walks by.
Bad news from day 2:
Starting to appreciate how much a beard really balances out a bald guy's face. Can't wait for even the slightest moustache to show up, so that bald-and-beardless-me no longer resembles a swollen big toe.

3 day(s) ago

DAY 2 UPDATE:
I originally thought it would be fun to post some daily updates of mustache-growing progress, however, I'm starting to realize that it may take at least a few days to have anything to report on.
Good news from day 2:
Wife and kids are no longer involuntarily shuddering every time beardless me walks by.
Bad news from day 2:
Starting to appreciate how much a beard really balances out a bald guy's face. Can't wait for even the slightest moustache to show up, so that bald-and-beardless-me no longer resembles a swollen big toe.

5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
$50
5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
$50
Previous year's posts

YOU DID IT BUSINESS CLUB!

The hairy season is now over! We hope you’ve had a brilliant month Growing, Moving and Hosting with your colleagues.

So far, the Movember Business Club has raised an incredible £1.53 million for men’s health and this is down to your amazing fundraising! The support you and your colleagues have given us will ensure Movember can help more men to live happier, healthier and longer lives.

There’s still time to get your final donations in and to match your funds if your company has a matching scheme. The leaderboard will close at 10pm on the 11th DECEMBER so hurry, there’s still time to change your final position - Mo on!

Previous year's posts

YOU DID IT BUSINESS CLUB!

The hairy season is now over! We hope you’ve had a brilliant month Growing, Moving and Hosting with your colleagues.

So far, the Movember Business Club has raised an incredible £1.53 million for men’s health and this is down to your amazing fundraising! The support you and your colleagues have given us will ensure Movember can help more men to live happier, healthier and longer lives.

There’s still time to get your final donations in and to match your funds if your company has a matching scheme. The leaderboard will close at 10pm on the 11th DECEMBER so hurry, there’s still time to change your final position - Mo on!

TODAY IS DONOR DAY

UK Mos, this is a day to reward your generous donors. Share with friends and family that if they donate £15 today to your Mo space, they'll be in with a chance of winning some amazing prizes including: a £5,000 kitchen voucher, £1,000 travel voucher and a Cambridge Audio record player worth £850 - WOW!

The draw closes at 11:59PM TONIGHT so hurry and get donating now!

TODAY IS DONOR DAY

UK Mos, this is a day to reward your generous donors. Share with friends and family that if they donate £15 today to your Mo space, they'll be in with a chance of winning some amazing prizes including: a £5,000 kitchen voucher, £1,000 travel voucher and a Cambridge Audio record player worth £850 - WOW!

The draw closes at 11:59PM TONIGHT so hurry and get donating now!

DONOR DAY INCENTIVE (UK ONLY)

TOMORROW at 12:00 AM GMT on Tuesday 28th November, donate £15 or more to Mo Space to be in with a chance of winning some epic prizes including:

• A£5,000 Howdens KITCHEN voucher
• £1,000 travel voucher
• Cambridge Audio ALVA ST Belt Drive Turntable

The draw is open to all UK residents aged 18+ and closes on the 28th November at 11:59 PM GMT. You can enter the draw a maximum of 10 times.

The winners will be selected at random through a draw on the 4th December. All winners will be contacted via email on the 6th December.

Check out the terms and conditions for more information: https://uk.movember.com/terms#PRIZING_TERMS

DONOR DAY INCENTIVE (UK ONLY)

TOMORROW at 12:00 AM GMT on Tuesday 28th November, donate £15 or more to Mo Space to be in with a chance of winning some epic prizes including:

• A£5,000 Howdens KITCHEN voucher
• £1,000 travel voucher
• Cambridge Audio ALVA ST Belt Drive Turntable

The draw is open to all UK residents aged 18+ and closes on the 28th November at 11:59 PM GMT. You can enter the draw a maximum of 10 times.

The winners will be selected at random through a draw on the 4th December. All winners will be contacted via email on the 6th December.

Check out the terms and conditions for more information: https://uk.movember.com/terms#PRIZING_TERMS

Business Mos, the end is in sight!

For those that braved the shave 24 days ago, the stubble is coming back to you now. On your top lip at least.

You. Look. Good.

Now’s the time to dig deep, dig in and commit to Mo. Remember the men you’re doing it for and get those final donations in.

You're Mo legends.

WOW BUSINESS CLUB - THAT WAS FAST!

Gillette Matching in the UK and Spain has RUN OUT. There’s still time to get your donations matched in the following countries…..

• Ireland
• Germany
• Netherlands
• Switzerland
• Sweden
• Denmark
• Norway

We expect this will run out within a few hours. Once its gone, it’s gone…. GO GO GO!

FREE MONEY

From 9am GMT TOMORORW (23rd November) our Official Partner Gillette will be matching £20 Mo Space donations, with an additional £20 gift from them!

This promotion is available on individual & team pages in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway.

The donation must be 20 GBP/EUR/CHF/DKK/SEK/NOK to be matched. Gillette will do this until their donation pot runs out.

ACT FAST - once it’s gone, it’s gone…

DOUBLE YOUR DONATIONS BUSINESS MOS

To help you raise even more for men's health, TOMORROW (Thursday 9th November) our official partner NordVPN will be topping up Mo Space donation with an additional gift from them.

From 9am GMT, NordVPN will match £20 donations with a £20 gift from them, until their £50k prize pot runs out – WOW!

This will apply to individual or team Mo Spaces in the UK only, but don’t worry, there will be an EU wide matching initiative happening later this month. Stay tuned…

ACT FAST and set a reminder for 9am to ensure you don’t miss out!

IT’S MO TIME BUSINESS MOS!

The Mo is Calling and we need you to help us change the face of men’s health. Now is the time to spread the word and get as many people signed up as possible.

Whether you’re Growing a Mo, Moving 60km or hosting a Mo-ment, you will make a difference! Here's a little video to get you inspired for the hairiest month that lies ahead...

Mo on,
Russ, Daisy, James & Josh - The Business Club Team

And that’s a wrap on Movember 2022!

You've grown, moved and hosted, all in the name of men's health. Together, you've raised a whopping £1.39 MILLION which will help us fund programmes & research for Prostate cancer, Testicular Cancer and Mental Health - THANK YOU!

A huge shout out to those in our final top 20 - Deloitte, PwC, Amazon, KPMG, Worley, Kelly Group, Takeda, ISS World Services, EY, ARM, Markel Mo’s, Standard Club, Eversheds Sutherland, BlackRock, HSBC, IT-Barten, GSA Capital, Aston Martin, Barclays & Visa.

Wishing you all a very happy festive season and see you in 2023!

Mo love,
The Movember Business Club Team.

Did you know that 20% of donations tend to come in once Movember is over?

Top tip to double your fundraising - Many organisations offer to match your funds raised for charity, pound for pound. If you're employed, ask your HR manager if this is offered by your company!

Find out more here: https://uk.movember.com/story/what-s-gift-matching-and-how-do-i-get-it

If you need any help with your company’s matched funding scheme or with making a transaction, please reach out to businessmos@movember.com

Mo love,
Russ, Daisy and Tess – The Business Club Team.

HAPPY MOVEMBER 30TH BUSINESS MOS!

Which companies are taking the top spots at this stage of the competition?

1. Deloitte Europe
2. PwC Europe
3. KPMG Europe
4. Amazon Europe
5. Worley
6. EY Europe
7. Markel Mo’s
8. Standard Club
9. BlackRock Europe
10. Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One

Keep going! You’re still in with a chance of landing in one of the top spots.

To each and every one of you – THANK YOU. The work we do would not be possible without your incredible support!

Mo love,
Russ, Daisy & Tess – The Movember Business Club Team.

IT’S GIVING TUESDAY BUSINESS MOS!

UK Mos, do you fancy winning a £1,000 holiday?!

Donate £10 to your page OR encourage your friends/family/colleagues to donate, to be in with the chance of winning some epic prizes!

All donors who give £10 TODAY will be entered into a draw to win:
- £1,000 travel voucher
- Brand new Xbox Series X
- 5x £100 John Lewis vouchers

The draw closes at 11:59 GMT on the 29th November. Winners of the prizes will be notified by the 6th December 2022 so get donating and chase your final pledges and promises for support now!

Mo love,
Russ, Daisy & Tess – The Movember Business Club Team.

KEEP MATCHING EU BUSINESS MOS!

There’s still time to double your donations if you’re based in France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain & Switzerland.

Here's the Gillette Matching Status for those of you still asking friends/family/colleagues to donate 20 GBP/EUR/CHF to your individual/team pages:

France: €11,500 of €15k used.
Germany: €5,820 of €30k used.
Netherlands: €6,620 of €30k used.
Spain: €12,620 of €15k used.
Switzerland: CHF5,720 of CHF30k used.

Mo on,
Russ, Daisy and Tess – The Business Club Team

LISTEN UP BUSINESS MOS!

To help you raise even more for men's health, TOMORROW (Wednesday 23rd November) our friends at Gillette will be topping up donations on your Mo Space with an additional gift from them.

From 9am your local time, Gillette will match 20 (GBP/EUR/CHF) to your total until their prize pot runs out.

This will apply to any individual or team Mo Space in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands & Spain.

ACT FAST to ensure you don’t miss out!

DOUBLE YOUR DONATIONS BUSINESS CLUB!
From 9am TOMORROW (Friday 11th November), our official partner L’Oréal, will be topping up donations of £20 or more made on your Mo Space pages, with an additional £20 gift from them! This will work on individual or team pages based in the UK.
L’Oréal will be doing this until they reach their £50K limit so ACT FAST. Once it’s gone, it’s gone…
Mo on,
Russ, Daisy and Tess - The Movember Business Club Team.

IT’S MO TIME BUSINESS MOS!
Together we are changing the face of men's health! Get your mates/club/society signed up and get involved, whether your Growing a Mo, Moving 60km, hosting a Mo-ment or Mo-ing your own way - we salute you!
Here's a little video to get you inspired for the hairiest month that lies ahead...
Mo on,
Russ, Daisy and Tess - The Movember Business Club Team

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