Pictured: The Lincoln Business Club Movember team has raised
£923 in aid of The Prostate Cancer Charity and the Institute
of Cancer Research. Photo courtesy of Chris Vaughan
Photography
Handlebar, walrus and Fu Manchu - these are all types of
moustaches, some of which are being sported by members of Lincoln
Business Club who have managed to raise over £900 for men's
health charities by growing facial hair!
In October the club decided to take part in the annual Movember
campaign to help raise vital funds and awareness for men's health,
specifically prostate cancer and other cancers that affect men.
Eleven members volunteered to join the Lincoln Business Club
Movember team and between them they have raised an impressive
£923.
Since its humble beginnings in Melbourne Australia, Movember has
grown to become a truly global movement inspiring more than 1.1
million Mo Bros and Mo Sistas to participate. Campaigns take place
in Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada, the UK, Finland, the
Netherlands, Spain, South Africa and Ireland.
The funds raised in the UK support the number one and two
male-specific cancers - prostate and testicular cancer. The funds
raised are directed to programmes run directly by Movember and
their men's health partners, The Prostate Cancer Charity and the
Institute of Cancer Research.
Mo Bro and Chairman Richard Hare said Movember very much
reflects the ethos of the club: "Lincoln Business Club is a
voluntary organisation which provides networking opportunities for
the city's business community and donates the majority of members'
entrance and sponsorships fees to good causes.
"We're always keen to take part in fundraising activities such
as Movember and are very grateful to our members who support us
either by taking part or making a donation.
"This is the first year the club has taken part in Movember and
I'm delighted that we've managed to raise such a fantastic sum of
money. Congratulations to everyone involved!"