Movember is more than just a month of growing moustaches. It’s a global movement that aims to raise awareness and funds for men’s health issues, including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. Celebrating Movember at work is a great opportunity to have some fun, challenge yourself and connect with others for a good cause.
But how can you make the most of Movember? How can you get involved, get creative and get inspired? Here are some ideas for Movember at work that will help you make this month the most memorable one of the year.
Grow a Mo, Save a Bro
The classic way to participate in Movember is to grow a moustache and ask your friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you. You can choose any style of mo’ you like, from the handlebar to the horseshoe, from the pencil to the walrus. The only rule is that you start the month clean-shaven and let your mo’ grow for the whole month.
Growing a mo’ is not only a great conversation starter, but also a powerful way to show your support for men’s health. You can also join or start a team with other mo’ bros and mo’ sisters, and compete for prizes and glory.
One approach we love (especially for those who are challenged in the facial hair department), is nominating someone in the workplace to grow a mo’. Colleagues can vote to choose the length and style of the moustache and sponsor them in return. This works especially well if the one doing the growing is higher up in the business!
For more information about fundraising and donating to Movember at work, head to their website.
Move for Movember at Work
If growing a mo’ is not your thing, or you want to do more, you can also ‘Move for Movember’. This means getting physically active and setting yourself a challenge that suits your fitness level and goals. You can run, walk, cycle, swim, hike, dance or do any other activity that gets your heart pumping and your blood flowing.
The idea is to move 60 km over the month, which represents the 60 men we lose to suicide every hour across the world. You can do it solo or with a team. You can also ask your supporters to donate per km or per hour of activity. Moving for Movember is not only good for your health, but also for your mood and motivation.
This is a great initiative to get people working together as a team and inspiring some friendly competition, all for a good cause, and with the added benefit of improving the participants’ health.
Tying in with the physical health aspect, you could also host some workshops or webinars for staff – helping to promote good heart health, for example.
Host a Mo-ment
Another way to join the Movember movement is to host a ‘mo-ment’. This is a fun and easy way to bring people together, virtually or in person, and raise funds and awareness for men’s health. You can host any kind of event you like, such as a:
- Trivia night
- Gaming tournament
- Karaoke party
- Bake sale
- Raffle.
The key is to make it enjoyable and engaging for everyone involved. You could ask for donations or charge an entry fee to help raise funds for a men’s health cause or charity. You can also use the event to share some facts and stories about men’s health, and encourage people to check in on their friends and colleagues.
Mo’ Your Own Way – Personal Ideas for Movember
If none of the above options appeal to you, or you want to do something more adventurous or creative, you can also mo’ your own way. This means choosing your own challenge that is epic in scope and scale, and that pushes you out of your comfort zone. You can make up your own rules and set your own targets.
For example, you could:
- Shave your head or dye your hair in support of men’s health.
- Learn a new skill or hobby that challenges you mentally or physically.
- Give up something that you love or that is bad for you for the whole month.
So if there’s ever something you’ve really wanted to do, and you can help raise awareness for men’s health, the sky is the limit when it comes to mo-ing your own way. Literally, if you’re up for skydiving!
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Ideas for Movember at Work
Movember is not only a personal challenge, but also a team-building opportunity. You can get your workplace involved in Movember by creating or joining a corporate team, and encouraging your co-workers to grow, move or host with you. You can also organise some fun activities in the office or online, such as:
- A mo-off contest where people vote for the best or worst moustache in the team.
- A dress-down day where people wear something related to Movember, such as fake moustaches, hats or shirts.
- A men’s health workshop where an expert speaker talks about topics such as prostate cancer screening, mental health tips or stress management.
- A donation matching scheme where your employer matches the funds raised by the team.
Celebrating Movember at work is not only good for morale and culture, but also good for business. It shows that your company cares about its employees and its community, and that it supports a worthy cause.
Conclusion
So there you have it – some great ideas for Movember at work. Whatever you do to celebrate, make it an amazing month of fun, challenge and impact. Whether you grow a mo, move for Movember, host a mo-ment, mo your own way or get your workplace involved, you will make a difference in men’s health and save lives. So what are you waiting for? Time to get planning!
