Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men's health, and this Movember I'm joining them.

Together we can make a difference for men's health – in prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. Help me stop men dying too young.

I am doing this for my late father who had untreated mental health challenges and a gambling addiction. If he got the help, our lives would have been very different.

I am doing this for my male friends past and present who have struggled with substance abuse and suicidal ideation.

I am doing this because I love the guys in my life and I want them to live as long as can be.

I also know that by helping men heal emotionally and physically, then women and children can also thrive.

I am doing this for the next generation of men who are struggling to find a healthy identity, and to advocate for supports to help them break the cycle of addiction and isolation.