Grove Cares is presenting Movember Happy Hour in the Grove on Friday, December 3 at The Grove Spot (3324 Virginia Street).During November, the Ride My Stache team, brought to you by the FestiDan guys, has dedicated their facial hair to show support in the fight against cancer. Their mustaches become their "cancer ribbon" for men's health, the means by which awareness and funds are raised for cancers that affect men.
Just like a walk-a-thon or run for charity, the men of Movember commit to growing their mustache for 30 days. The idea for Movember started in 2003 in Melbourne, Australia. The idea was to bring the mustache back as a joke, but at the same time, to do something for men's health.
They didn't raise funds in 2003, but the guys behind the Mo realized the potential a moustache had in generating conversations about men’s health. In 2004, they got serious about raising money, especially for prostate cancer treatment. $55,000 was raised by 432 Mo's.
The Movember movement has grown each year since and has become a worldwide event. In 2009, global participation of Mo Bros and Mo Sistas climbed to 255,755, with over one million donors raising $42 Million US equivalent dollars for Movember’s global beneficiary partners.
The Grove Spot Happy Hour is from 6 to 10 pm. Drinks will be half off from 6 to 9 pm. There are also prizes and giveaways in a raffle.
To donate to the cause, please go here. Info on Movember is here.
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