Movember (the month formerly known as November) is a moustache growing charity event held during November each year that raises funds and awareness for men’s health and in particular Prostate Cancer. Prostate Cancer is the second largest killer cancer of males after lung cancer, despite having a 90% success rate of being treated successfully when diagnosed.
Movember BVI is now well underway and all monies raised go towards Prostate screening and men’s health issues in the BVI.
Last year’s event was very successful and over USD10,000 was raised which funded prostate cancer screening in the British Virgin Islands and globally Movember raised total funds of over USD44 million during the 2009 campaign. The funds raised in the BVI this year will be crucial in providing prostate screening in the BVI and raising awareness and support in respect of mental health issues.
There will be fundraising events throughout the month, culminating in a judging and grand prize ceremony at the end of the month on the beach at Nanny Cay. There is new BVI Movember 2010 merchandise including t-shirts and wristbands to allow people to proudly display their support.
Participants pay an entry fee and raise sponsorship money and if one fails to complete the month (or is persuaded to by their partner) an additional forfeit and disqualification applies.
To pledge your support, contact [email protected] or visit BVI Movember 2010 on facebook.
