movember
Some of advertising’s most iconic brands—Mr. Peanut, Mr. Monopoly, and the Jolly Green giant—will either be shaving or growing out their facial hair this month to support the Movember Foundation. The group raises money and awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. The 55-foot gall Jolly … Read More
The most common cancer among men aged 15-39 in Canada is testicular cancer. The Movember Foundation is urging men to “check their balls” on a regular basis during Testicular Cancer Awareness Month this April. While many men get a physical each year, it’s also important to routinely do self-checks to … Read More
It’s ok to realize that you need help, but you’re not ready to talk about it yet. If you need a little encouragement before reaching out to a friend or loved one, there are a ton of resources and role models out there who are willing to lend an ear … Read More
Will Joyce had gotten involved with Movember years before their issues hit close to home. He was a philanthropic coordinator at a university, and would recruit volunteers. But he never really understood the true power of the organization until his diagnosis. Will was diagnosed with third stage testicular cancer in … Read More
When Alexandra was 18 years old and in her last year of high school, she found out that her mom had ovarian cancer. Her younger sister was just 12. Cancer advanced quickly, and she passed away in December of 2007, just 8 months after the diagnosis. Earlier that year, her … Read More
