Every November we see the moustache making a comeback but don’t worry, it’s not a new fashion trend that’s here to stay. Men endure this hairy upper lip for a good cause.

Movember is a global movement to raise funds and awareness about prostate and testicular cancer as well as men’s mental health.

Did you know …

Prostate Cancer:

*One in seven men will develop prostate cancer.

* One in 28 men will die from it.

* In 2013, 26,500 men will be diagnosed; 4,000 will die.

 *  Early detection and treatment has a 95% success rate.

Testicular Cancer:

* Is the most common cancer for men between 15-29 years old.

* Is the most curable with 96% survival rate.

Mental Health:

* One in five men will experience a mental health issue.

* 840,000 men/year experience depression.

* Men’s depression is ranked third in high-income countries like Canada.

Join the Wellness Watch Committee to build awareness to promote early detection and treatment and support those living with cancer and mental health challenges. So, if you can, grow a MO! If you can’t, consider a temporary mo…paint one on, tape on a mo…be creative and help us build awareness!

Please follow the link to learn more and pass it on: ca.movember.com/about.

Submitted by NC’s Wellness Watch Committee