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Anthonie Malley30 Oct 2019 - 14:30
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Join and help the Bulls raise awareness for Men's Health!

Hamilton Rugby Club are supporting this years #Movember campaign.

Across the world, men die an average six years younger than women, and for reasons that are largely preventable. Which means that it doesn’t have to be that way: we can all take action to live healthier, happier and longer lives.

What is Movember?

Movember is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide. The Movember Foundation runs the Movember charity event, with the goal to "change the face of men's health.

How can I join or help?

You can join our team and grow a mo' to raise awareness or you can donate to the charity. Both can be done here


THE RULES!

RULE ONE
Once registered at movember.com each Mo Bro must begin the 1st of Movember with a clean shaven face.

RULE TWO
For the entire month of Movember each Mo Bro must Grow and groom a moustache.

RULE THREE
Don’t fake it. No beards, no goatees and no fake moustaches.

RULE FOUR
Use the power of the moustache to create conversation and raise funds for men’s health.

RULE FIVE
Each Mo Bro must conduct himself like a true gentleman


5 Things worth knowing about men's health!

01 - MAKE MAN TIME
Stay connected. Spending time with your friends is good for you. Catch up regularly, check in and make time.
02 - HAVE OPEN CONVERSATIONS
Talk about what’s really going on. Listen. Being there for someone can be lifesaving.
03 - KNOW THE NUMBERS
At 50, talk to your doctor about prostate cancer. If you’re of African or Caribbean descent, or have a family history of prostate cancer, have the conversation at 45.
04 - KNOW THY NUTS
Give ‘em a feel regularly and get to know what’s normal for you. Something doesn’t seem right? Go to the doctor.
05 - MOVE MORE
Get active on a daily basis. Do more of what makes you feel good.

Whatever you grow will save a bro!

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