The truth is, men are often known to be more indifferent towards their health when compared to the efforts of women, who proactively and publicly address their health issues in a way not traditionally seen with men. As a result, today the levels of awareness, understanding and funding for men’s health issues, like prostate cancer, lag significantly behind other causes.
Movember (www.movember.com) aims to change the face of men’s health and reverse this way of thinking by putting a fun twist on this serious issue. Using the moustache as a catalyst, we want to bring about change and give men the opportunity and confidence to talk about their health more openly.
Movember's primary objective is to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues, specifically prostate and testicular cancer initiatives. We want everyone to know that most cancers are highly curable if caught in the early stages, therefore Movember aims to increase early detection, diagnosis and effective treatment. This will ultimately reduce the number of deaths from cancer.
Brian Lyons, 31 (Glendale, MO) and Brandon Janosky, 31 (Kirkwood, MO) are captains of a Movember team of 19 like-minded individuals. You can learn more about the Midwest Moustache Alliance and their efforts to change the face of men's health in the Saint Louis community by visiting their blog: www.midwestmoustachealliance.blogspot.com or their fundraising page http://us.movember.com/team/429145.