Men’s health is at a crossroads. Masculinity has become a source of conflict and confusion.

But there’s one group that’s been doing good for mankind - and having fun while they’re doing it.

Over the last 20 years, Movember has blossomed from a lacklustre Ronnie to full-blown Tom Selleck.

Since 2003 the organisation has built a men’s health movement, funding more than 1,300 projects around the world, shaking up men’s health research and transforming the way health services reach and support men.

They’ve taken on three of the biggest health issues affecting men: mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. As a result, men are living healthier, longer lives.

 

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Despite all the progress, there’s still plenty of work to be done, as society continues to hold back discussion on men’s mental health and prostate and testicular cancers keep impacting the lives of men and everyone around them :

• Boys born in Ireland in 2020 are expected to live 3.7 years less than a girl.
• Suicide remains leading cause of death in men aged between 15 and 29 in Ireland, with more than 3 out for 4 suicide deaths being men.
• Testicular cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men aged between 15 and 34 in Ireland.
• Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer for men overall, with one in eight receiving a diagnosis in their lifetime.

 

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In 2023, the order will rise to the challenge once more, united under one cause by the iconic Mo.

Whether you’re a newcomer, or one of the 7 million established Mo-bros returning for duty, Movember is calling for you to unite and take on mental health, suicide, prostate & testicular cancers.

By registering as an individual or part of a team on ie.movember.com/register, you can commit to growing your own moustache to raise funds and save lives – and look good while doing it.

Can’t grow-a-mo or not feeling up to it?  There’s still plenty of ways you can play your part.

Move – Run or walk 60km, for the sixty men suicide takes globally each hour.

Host your very own Mo-ment and throw an event to raise funds for men’s health.

Or simply Mo your own way, do dares, climb mountains, chase personal bests, quit social media or choose your own unique challenge.

Come together. Grow together. Raise funds. Save Lives. Change the face of men’s health.

Movember is open to everyone, not just men. Sign up now at ie.movember.com/register.