Why am I doing this?

For my 5th year in a row I will be raising funds and awareness for Movember by "Grow a Mo" and "Move for Mo". I've been working hard with my rehab/physio to build back up the muscles to support my back after I herniated a disc a year and a half ago, and I am finally back being able to run reasonable distances again! I'm pledging to move, through a combination of running and cycling, 60kms in November to reflect the 60 men who commit suicide every hour. Mental health is a subject very close to my heart so its always a pleasure to push myself for this great cause.

About the Event

1. Sign up at Movember.bm to grow, move, or host an event!

2. Grow a MO-ustache or a beard for 30 days! Use your moustache and/or beard growth during MOvember to have conversations about men’s health and raise funds and awareness. If you have a moustache or beard, you can skip your trim and outline appointments, go rugged for the month.

3. Host a MO-ment go big or keep it simple, it’s all about having fun for a good cause. Get your friends and colleagues together for a bowling night, cards and board games, a round of golf or maybe a classic BBQ. Whatever you love to do, turn it into a fundraiser! Ask everyone to donate towards Men’s Health.

4. MO-ve more and do more of what makes you feel good.

5. Make Man Time and stay connected. Your friends and family are important and spending time with your guys is good for you. Catch up regularly, check in and make time to have conversations, especially about the tough stuff.

Once you have registered, you can set up your online fundraising page HERE (have team name, photo and a blurb on why you are participating ready).

• Participant Categories:

  • Grow a MO - let your face raise the funds by growing a moustache

  • MOve for MOvember - exercise is a key way to help low one's cancer risk factors, challenge yourself and/or others to walk/run/ride/take the stairs every day for the 30 days of MOvember

  • Give MOnthly -a MO-nthly donation of just $10 will make a difference.

  • MO Your Own Way - choose your own adventure challenge epic in scope and scale, any time of the year doesn't have to fall in November. Host a MOment - rally your team (friends/family/coworkers) and do something fun in person or virtual.

• Award Categories:

  • Growing the MO remains the ultimate sacrifice and will be judged and awarded in the following categories at the MOFinale:

    • Ultimate Mo - A Mo Brother judged purely on the intricate grooming and styling of his Mo. A good outfit helps too!

    • Lame Mo – An encouragement award given to our "Facial Folically Challenged" Brethren.

    • Team Mo – The team to have the best moustache and outfit combination.

    • Best Mo in Character – A Mo Brother dressed in character.

  • Non growing categories - the following categories will be judged and awarded at the MOFinale:

    • Man of MOvember Bermuda – The ultimate accolade, the man which best embodies MOvember.bm and men's health. 

    • Team of MOvember Bermuda - When we look at you there will be no doubt what you did to raise money!

  • Fundraising Challenges - while you are raising needed funds to support Men’s Health Initiative in Bermuda, there are some accolades to earn:

    • Mo Mo - Awarded each year to the individual who raises the most amount of money

    • Team Mo - The team who raises the most amount of money (and does not fit one of the categories below)

    • Trophies to display your bragging r ights for one year are awarded in the following categories:

      • Financial Services Challenge - For those Mo Teams who know how to rock a power moustache/event with a power suit, the Financial Services Challenge is for any and all Mo Teams working at a bank, fund, insurance company, or accounting firm.  

      • Hospitality Challenge – Bermudian hospitality is known for its friendly faces, let’s add a little competition for the month of November. Hotels, restaurants, bars bring together your staff and patrons for 30 days of raising funds. 

      • Sportsman Challenge – Let’s get some healthy competition going. Bring your team, club and fellow fans together and raise funds throughout the month of November. 

The fundraising awards will be announced on December 15th, giving all participants the opportunity to submit their fundraising dollars, including corporate matching. 

Entries close for the Fundraising Awards on Friday, December 8th