Dallasites Get Involved In Movember, A Men's Health Initiative

DALLAS, TX — Expect to see a slew mustaches this month as Movember (also known as No-Shave November) kicks off across the United States. Movember is a month dedicated to men's health awareness. Many men grow beards and mustaches to commemorate the annual occasion.

According to the Movember Foundation, testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young men aged 15-34; each year about 8,850 new cases of testicular cancer are diagnosed. Additionally, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in the U.S. One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. And men's health issues go beyond just physical problems. More than three times as many men as women die by suicide in the U.S. To top it off, men are 24 percent less likely than women to have visited a doctor within the past year

The foundation works to change the way men care for themselves by changing the way men talk about their mental and physical health. Get involved by growing a mustache, taking the "Move Challenge," hosting an event, making a donation or attending an event.

Dallas business are getting involved with the cause as well. Pilates Methodology in Dallas is hosting two fundraising events that will support the Movember Foundation. Paul Perez, studio manager for Pilates Methodology, said the business uses the month of November to support men, a different group of people than their usual demographic.

"I guess we’ve always — this business, Pilates Methodology — has always been for supporting of our community," he said. "In the pilates industry, we have mostly a women’s demographic. But we’re also wanting to support our men of pilates. We’ve known people who’ve gone through prostate cancer, testicular cancer."

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Pilates Methodology will host a kickoff class Nov. 4 to raise funds for the foundation. Entrance to the class is $18, and all proceeds will go to the foundation. The studio will host another class on Dec. 2 to contribute to the cause. A barber will be available at the December class to groom away the hair men grew during Movember.

In full, Dallasites have a number of options when it comes to getting involved in Movember. On top of growing a high-fashion mustache, locals can attend several events that go toward funding men's health initiatives.

• Nov. 2: Move-It Movember
  • "We are teaming up with Camp Gladiator to raise awareness for mens health. You can sign up as a team or run the course individually. Come join us for an exciting exercise course experience. Prizes will be awarded for best team outfits, and more."
  • University of Texas at Arlington MAC, 500 W Nedderman Dr, Arlington, TX 76013.
• Nov. 3: Champion Martial Arts Movember Challenge
  • "For the month of November we are inviting all men to come and get to moving in our martial arts classes. Do it for YOUR health! Get moving! Have fun and learn some cool stuff! We are asking for a donation of $10 per class that you come train! Or a flat donation of $150 to train unlimited for the month."
  • Champion Martial Arts Academy, 7010 Preston Rd. Suite 200, Frisco, TX 75035.

• Nov. 3: Movemember Recovery 6K Going the Extra Distance for Men's Health
  • "The TCU community will be hosting its 2nd annual Movember Recovery race."
  • Texas Christian University , 2901 Stadium Drive , Fort Worth , TX 76129.
• Nov. 4: Movember Kickoff Mat Class!
  • "Join us and get moving on November 4th at 11 a.m. to kickoff Movember! Pilates Methodology will be hosting a Pilates mat class in the studio in which ALL proceeds made will go to the cause! Bring friends, family, ANYONE to help raise awareness and support mens health!"
  • Pilates Methodology, 2615 Routh St., Dallas, TX 75201.
• Nov. 8: Level Four Symposium 2017
  • Magnolia Hotel, 1401 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75201
• Nov. 9: Where its at! Treasure pin drop.
  • "Hello treasure hunters.Purchase your Treasure markers from a Team Lip Luggage member.$1.00 per marker. Two treasures available.The treasures have been hidden somewhere in the IOC building.No limit to the number of markers you may purchase. Marker closest to the treasure revealed on Nov. 9th wins! Mo' on! Good luck."
• Nov. 16: Mo Brews
  • "Join Mo Sista, Anna, as she partners with Peticolas Brewing Company for Give Back Thursday. Come hang out as they have several TV's to watch the game on as well as ping pong, fooseball and shuffleboard upstairs. Do good. Drink well. 15% of beer sales will kick back to the Movember foundation. Home-baked goods will also be on sale for additional donations."
  • Peticolas Brewing Company, 2026 Farrington St, Dallas, TX 75207.

The Movember Foundation is the only global charity focused solely on men's health. To date, the foundation has raised $769M USD and funded more than 1,200 world-class men’s health projects in 21 countries for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.

Image via Movember Foundation