Movember 2012

The tradition that the incoming Rotary Club President personally nominates his Presidents Charity repeated itself again this year. The 2012 - 2013 year charity is Movember.

The appearance of a moustache on a usually clean shaven man prompts questions and throughout the month, men are constantly asked, 'why the Mo?' Justification and an explanation follow; resulting is a highly effective and authentic word-of-mouth campaign.

On average men live five to six years less than women and more than five men die prematurely each hour from potentially preventable illnesses. Hard hitting facts; especially when you consider there's no biological disadvantage putting men at greater risk and, according to research, up to half of male cancer cases could be prevented by making healthier diet and lifestyle choices. The reasons for the current state of men's health are numerous and complex but undoubtedly a big issue is the way men think about their health; preventative health being something many just don't compute. It's this issue that Movember is working hard to change.
Awareness and education alters behaviour and mind-sets; it gradually breaks down barriers, removes stigmas and brings about real change. Movember wants men to take responsibility for their health, prevent illness by leading a healthy lifestyle and understand the symptoms and signs in both themselves and others so they can appreciate when and how to seek help if needed.

There were a couple trying to muscle in on the event, John with with biscuit whiskers, the other Pedro Hancock had a close shave!

The Club culminate the programme with several members agreeing to have their new best friend removed, the programme has so far raised in excess of £500-00. The photographs follow:

Debbie Hall from Beresfords barbers in Cowes did the honours!

Biscuits for b****s ?

Foreign object !

 President Neil prepares himself.

Now for Senior Vice - looking cool.

Next up Past President Mark

Next up Past President Mike Turner - clearly enjoying the attention.

And Sports officer Mark Pidgeon

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