maureen martin
Mo Bro Joaco
Fundraising for Movember Foundation
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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.
While my Movember commitment usually happens in the month formerly known as November, through a well grown Mo, it is a movement that is not exclusive to a single month in raising awareness regarding issues in Men's Health.
On April 24, 2016, I will be running the London Marathon on behalf of the Movember Foundation to continue the mission. I am truly inspired by the Movember Foundation. In the latest fundraising campaign, Movember introduced the MOVE initiative which I believe to be extremely important to making progress in living a healthy lifestyle. Self-betterment and maintenance with regard to health needs to occur even when one is deemed generally healthy. This opportunity for the London Marathon comes well well-timed with personal goals and would be an excellent way to celebrate being a Five-year Mo Bro.
My involvement with Movember is well-noted with family and friends and is something that I have become known for. Even if in the past my contributions may have been a drop in the bucket I am now incredibly motivated to run and to go on to celebrate being a Five-Year Mo Bro.
Many people view Movember and whole facial hair month as just a gimmick when in reality it is definitely for a great cause in all facets of Men's Health and for a foundation that provides means for research leading to necessary treatments.
Why?
Prostate Cancer:
1 in 7 Men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
One American dies from prostate cancer every 19 minutes.
An estimated 220,800 American men will have been diagnosed in the past year.
Testicular Cancer:
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men aged 15 - 34.
8,430 new cases of testicular cancer are diagnosed each year.
About 380 men will die of testicular cancer.
Mental Health:
1 - 4 adults in the United States will experience mental health problems.
The highest rate of depression is in men aged 40 - 59.
On average 87 men lose their life each day by suicide in the United States.
Those of you who have contributed in the past, I genuinely and greatly appreciate it and ask you to consider supporting once again, especially as I take on this run. Thank you.
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