Taylor Smith
15  year  Mo Bro

$0

Target: $5,000
raised $19,053 since 2009
My motivation
Fundraising for cause areas including:
Men's health
Prostate cancer
Mental health and suicide prevention
Testicular cancer

Wow, year 15! What started out as fun with friends has become a personal movement to help save lives. That sounds serious, because it is. Each year, Movember becomes more and more personal, and the mission to stop men dying too young gains additional meaning. Just over 2 years ago, my dad was diagnosed and passed away from cancer in a less than 4 month span. I have an uncle who is living with cancer. I have friends, family, and coworkers who have been impacted by prostate and testicular cancer. I've worked with and been friends with people who have lost their lives to suicide. Too many lives lost far too soon.

I work in a male dominated industry, construction, and while we are making strides, mental health is still stigmatized. I never want to have to be a part of another conversation with a crew letting them know one of their brothers in the trade isn’t coming in.

As men, we can all do a better job about discussing the issues that affect us. Not just cancer below the belt, but mental health and physical inactivity too. I've had struggles at times with my mental health over the years, and I've lived with depression. I’ve struggled alone, shielding myself from the outside world, ashamed at how I was feeling, until I was guided by a helping hand. Sharing our stories, our triumphs, and our struggles, is one of the most powerful tools we have. We can use our voice to let others know they aren’t alone, and there is help out there for them.

By growing moustaches, moving, and collecting donations, we are helping to fund research, raise awareness, and save lives. Movember is doing work that truly makes a difference, and is a cause that I hope you will support as well.

How I'm
getting involved
TEAM CINNAMON & OAK
$90 Team funds raised
0 of 60 kilometres
swimming
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Previous year's posts
19 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Thomas Mulleder
$50
Previous year's donations
19 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Thomas Mulleder
$50
19 Week(s) Ago
I swam 1000 m00:16:33

Previous year's activities
19 Week(s) Ago
I swam 1000 m00:16:33

19 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Joe Cindrich
$300

$5.00/km Swam... Great Job Taylor! Juggling a newborn, contract negotiations and an immense physical challenge. Your commitment to a great cause is appreciated!

19 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Joe Cindrich
$300

$5.00/km Swam... Great Job Taylor! Juggling a newborn, contract negotiations and an immense physical challenge. Your commitment to a great cause is appreciated!

20 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
John Crosby
$23

The only time you can give lip to people...

20 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
John Crosby
$23

The only time you can give lip to people...

20 Week(s) Ago
I swam 1825 m00:30:16

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I swam 1825 m00:30:16

20 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Tara Bassili
$50
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Donation from:
Tara Bassili
$50
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Donation from:
Jordan Myers
$10
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Donation from:
Jordan Myers
$10
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Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
$1,000

A little bump to help you hit your target

20 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
$1,000

A little bump to help you hit your target

20 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
John Munroe
$50
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Donation from:
John Munroe
$50
20 Week(s) Ago
I swam 2000 m00:37:06

20 Week(s) Ago
I swam 2000 m00:37:06

20 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Sue Koot
$50
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Donation from:
Sue Koot
$50
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I swam 2100 m00:35:23

20 Week(s) Ago
I swam 2100 m00:35:23

20 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Annie Johansen
$30
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Donation from:
Annie Johansen
$30
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Donation from:
Reagan Smith
$120
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Donation from:
Reagan Smith
$120
21 Week(s) Ago
I swam 2100 m00:36:31

21 Week(s) Ago
I swam 2100 m00:36:31

21 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Caitlin Buckell
$30
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Donation from:
Caitlin Buckell
$30
21 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Bruce Berger
$200
21 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Bruce Berger
$200
21 Week(s) Ago
I walked 2.38 km00:38:35

21 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Adam Harris Massage Therapy Corporation
$50

Thank you for continuing to raise awareness on this issue.
Especially well done on swimming 60km in November with and infant! Kudos!!

21 Week(s) Ago
I swam 2000 m00:33:17

21 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Kelly Ogilvie
$50
21 Week(s) Ago
I swam 2000 m00:32:09

21 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Carly Smith
$100
21 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Alivia Maric
$25
21 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Bruce Gordichuk
$250
21 Week(s) Ago
I swam 1300 m00:21:44

21 Week(s) Ago
I swam 4500 m01:22:07

21 Week(s) Ago
I ran 4.88 km00:33:45

22 Week(s) Ago
I swam 2500 m00:44:25

22 Week(s) Ago
I swam 2000 m00:31:18

22 Week(s) Ago
I swam 2100 m00:35:58

22 Week(s) Ago
I swam 1300 m00:36:36

22 Week(s) Ago
I swam 2300 m00:43:40

22 Week(s) Ago
I swam 3000 m00:54:12

22 Week(s) Ago
I swam 1100 m00:18:33

23 Week(s) Ago
I swam 2300 m00:40:23

23 Week(s) Ago
I swam 3500 m01:01:39

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