MOVEMBER supports world class men's health programmes that combat prostate and testicular cancer and mental health challenges.These programmes, directed by the Movember Foundation, are focused on awareness and education, living with and beyond cancer, staying mentally healthy, living with and beyond mental illness and research to achieve our vision of an everlasting impact on the face of men's health.Sponsorship forms can be had from R & G Barbershop at the Creedy Centre, High Street, Crediton or the Crediton Courier Office at 102 High Street, Crediton.The Courier's General Manager, Sean Constable and Graphic Designer Nick Cran will both be taking part, as well as members of the team from Le-Roy Funeral Directors, so watch out for updates to their progress. If you would like to get join them, visit the website link at the bottom of this article.HOW IT WORKSMovember challenges men to grow a moustache for the 30-days of November, thereby changing their appearance and the face of men's health.In October, Mo Bros sign up at Movember.com, and on the 1st of Movember, with a clean-shaven face, start their Mo growing journey.Then for the entire month, these selfless and generous men known as Mo Bros, effectively become walking, talking billboards for 30 days. Through their growing efforts they raise awareness for the often ignored issues of men's health, by prompting conversations wherever they go.Another crucial part of being a Mo Bro is to raise funds for men's health. Men donate their face, and much like taking part in a run or a walk for charity, ask their family and friends to sponsor their efforts.There are many charity events supporting women's cancers, this is a way for men to do something to support and raise funds to fight male specific cancers as well as raising awareness of men's mental health issues which account for the majority of suicides in the UK.Male suicide rates are on average 3-5 times higher than female rates and men aged 30-44 are the group with the highest rate. The suicide rate for males in the UK is its highest since 2002.*

Movember's not just for men though. The women of Movember, are known as Mo Sistas. They play a vital role in the success of Movember by supporting and encouraging the men in their life to get involved. Mo Sistas also get involved by signing up at Movember.com, and participate by raising funds and awareness themselves. Essentially, Mo Sistas do everything that Mo Bros do, only, without a moustache (they do have to put up with the bristles)!