Ten years ago, awareness and funding of male cancers and mental health were critically low and the issues were often ignored in Ireland. As a result, men suffered and died in silence. It simply wasn’t acceptable.
“Movember gave a platform for change to men who wanted to challenge outdated, toxic attitudes to masculinity and women who wanted a better, brighter future for the men in their lives.”
Those are the words of Neil Rooney, Movember country director. This month marks 10 years of global men’s health charity Movember fundraising for men’s health issues in Ireland.
In that time, over 100,000 men and women across the country have loaned their upper lip or helped raise funds, in an effort to make a real difference to the lives of the thousands of people affected by prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health issues in Ireland each year.
Once again, Movember is calling on men and women in Ireland to grow a moustache or host an event, to raise much-needed funds and awareness for men’s health issues. Farmer and author John Connell has this year teamed up with Movember as an ambassador.
Stay going
Neil describes the support the Irish public have shown Movember over the past decade as ‘phenomenal’ and praises the work done, but he also emphasises that there is still a way to go in relation to men’s health.
“Serious issues still remain and we are fully committed to continuing our work over the next 10 years and beyond to help close the four-year gap in life expectancy between men and women in Ireland, and we need ongoing support to continue our work.
“If you haven’t grown a mo’ before, now is the time. If you have, ditch that razor, put your lip to work again and help men live happier, healthier, longer lives.”
Pictured at the launch of the Movember 2018 campaign are Sam Donnelly, Sam’s Barbers, John Connell, farmer, author and Movember ambassador, and Neil Rooney, Movember country director.
Irish Cancer Society
One in seven Irish men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime. Movember has funded over 30 prostate cancer initiatives, in partnership with the Irish Cancer Society (ICS). These range from financial grants for patients and their families to ground-breaking research. With the launch of Movember 2018, the charity also announced that Ireland will be included in their global prostate registry, the International Registry for Men with Advanced Prostate Cancer (known as Ironman).
Funded by Movember Ireland and managed by the ICS, the Irish contribution to the project will be led by researchers in seven hospitals across Dublin, Cork and Sligo. CL
To help Movember continue its ongoing work, go online and sign up to get involved or make a donation at www.Movember.com.
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Ten years ago, awareness and funding of male cancers and mental health were critically low and the issues were often ignored in Ireland. As a result, men suffered and died in silence. It simply wasn’t acceptable.
“Movember gave a platform for change to men who wanted to challenge outdated, toxic attitudes to masculinity and women who wanted a better, brighter future for the men in their lives.”
Those are the words of Neil Rooney, Movember country director. This month marks 10 years of global men’s health charity Movember fundraising for men’s health issues in Ireland.
In that time, over 100,000 men and women across the country have loaned their upper lip or helped raise funds, in an effort to make a real difference to the lives of the thousands of people affected by prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health issues in Ireland each year.
Once again, Movember is calling on men and women in Ireland to grow a moustache or host an event, to raise much-needed funds and awareness for men’s health issues. Farmer and author John Connell has this year teamed up with Movember as an ambassador.
Stay going
Neil describes the support the Irish public have shown Movember over the past decade as ‘phenomenal’ and praises the work done, but he also emphasises that there is still a way to go in relation to men’s health.
“Serious issues still remain and we are fully committed to continuing our work over the next 10 years and beyond to help close the four-year gap in life expectancy between men and women in Ireland, and we need ongoing support to continue our work.
“If you haven’t grown a mo’ before, now is the time. If you have, ditch that razor, put your lip to work again and help men live happier, healthier, longer lives.”
Pictured at the launch of the Movember 2018 campaign are Sam Donnelly, Sam’s Barbers, John Connell, farmer, author and Movember ambassador, and Neil Rooney, Movember country director.
Irish Cancer Society
One in seven Irish men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime. Movember has funded over 30 prostate cancer initiatives, in partnership with the Irish Cancer Society (ICS). These range from financial grants for patients and their families to ground-breaking research. With the launch of Movember 2018, the charity also announced that Ireland will be included in their global prostate registry, the International Registry for Men with Advanced Prostate Cancer (known as Ironman).
Funded by Movember Ireland and managed by the ICS, the Irish contribution to the project will be led by researchers in seven hospitals across Dublin, Cork and Sligo. CL
To help Movember continue its ongoing work, go online and sign up to get involved or make a donation at www.Movember.com.
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