Taylor Smith
16  year  Mo Bro

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Target: $10,000
raised $21,811 since 2009
My motivation
Fundraising for cause areas including:
Men's health
Prostate cancer
Testicular cancer
Mental health and suicide prevention

Sweet 16! 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 3 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
Team captain Mitch Hermansen
$1,520 Team funds raised
0 of 60 kilometres
swimming
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Previous year's posts
Previous year's donations
28 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Facebook Fundraising
$101
28 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Facebook Fundraising
$101
28 Week(s) Ago
I swam 5800 m01:32:36

Previous year's activities
28 Week(s) Ago
I swam 5800 m01:32:36

28 Week(s) Ago
I cycled 25.44 km02:55:04

28 Week(s) Ago
I cycled 25.44 km02:55:04

29 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
$250

So proud of the work you for this cause❤️

29 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
$250

So proud of the work you for this cause❤️

29 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Duncan Smith
$250
29 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Duncan Smith
$250
29 Week(s) Ago
I swam 1500 m00:24:10

29 Week(s) Ago
I swam 1500 m00:24:10

29 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Bruce Berger
$250

Good cause great advocate!

29 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Bruce Berger
$250

Good cause great advocate!

29 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Jodi Allesia
$30

You go bro! Nice Mo flow!

Sincerely,
Jo

29 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Jodi Allesia
$30

You go bro! Nice Mo flow!

Sincerely,
Jo

29 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Peter Dobson
$100

Thank you for being such an incredible example of a good Canadian!

29 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Peter Dobson
$100

Thank you for being such an incredible example of a good Canadian!

29 Week(s) Ago
I swam 2500 m00:39:37

29 Week(s) Ago
I swam 2500 m00:39:37

29 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Facebook Fundraising
$51
29 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Facebook Fundraising
$51
29 Week(s) Ago
I swam 998 m00:17:21

29 Week(s) Ago
I swam 998 m00:17:21

29 Week(s) Ago
I swam 5300 m01:28:52

29 Week(s) Ago
I swam 5398 m01:31:38

29 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Gail Carter
$50
30 Week(s) Ago
I swam 2000 m00:31:55

30 Week(s) Ago
I swam 2498 m00:40:41

30 Week(s) Ago
I swam 2000 m00:35:25

30 Week(s) Ago
I swam 2000 m00:36:00

30 Week(s) Ago
I swam 2100 m00:42:00

30 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Facebook Fundraising
$81
31 Week(s) Ago
I swam 2000 m00:38:00

31 Week(s) Ago
I swam 3000 m00:54:00

31 Week(s) Ago
I swam 2300 m00:41:00

31 Week(s) Ago
I cycled 20.7 km02:44:00

31 Week(s) Ago
I swam 2 km00:29:23

31 Week(s) Ago
I swam 6 km01:39:00

31 Week(s) Ago
I swam 2 km00:32:37

32 Week(s) Ago
I swam 2.4 km00:39:51

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