Movember Articles

Movember Campaign Launches with Shave Off at U of M

Movember Campaign Launches with Shave Off at U of M

The time of year where men everywhere grow creepy-looking moustaches is once again here. Movember officially kicks off Sunday, November 1, but to prepare for the big event, a shave off event will happen this morning at the University of Manitoba. “We’re very excited...

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WAG Supporting Movember with Weekend Fundraiser

WAG Supporting Movember with Weekend Fundraiser

The Winnipeg Art Gallery is doing its part to support the Movember initiative and help raise funds for men's health issues. Anyone who visits the WAG from Friday, November 21 to Sunday, November 23 -- and is wearing a moustache (real or fake) -- will see $1 from their...

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McEwen Presents Calendar Fundraising Cheque to Movember

McEwen Presents Calendar Fundraising Cheque to Movember

Manitoba curler Mike McEwen presented a substantial donation to the Movember Winnipeg committee Monday as raised from the the 2014 Men of Curling calendar this past year. McEwen was featured as the November calendar boy, sporting his moustache. The curler superstar...

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Clean Shavedown Launches Movember at Kildonan Place

By David Klassen Say goodbye to those clean-shaven lips, Movember is here. The annual fundraiser to raise money and awareness for men's health issues, including prostate cancer, officially kicked off on Saturday. The Movember Winnipeg Committee held a launch in the...

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‘Rookie Rocks’ Bonspiel Fundraising for Movember

‘Rookie Rocks’ Bonspiel Fundraising for Movember

A fundraiser to support the Movember initiative will see bids placed on some of Manitoba's top curlers. The second annual Rookie Rocks Bonspiel event is November 23 at the Fort Garry Curling Club. Teams of all skill types can register for $100 or purchase a $10 ticket...

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Movember Returns with Goal of Raising $1M

It's November 1. But for those with a knack for growing a moustache this month, Movember sounds more like it. The annual fundraiser in support of men's health issues officially launched Friday with a month-long campaign. Prostate cancer and male mental health...

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Movember Raises $901K in Manitoba

Canada once again has come out on top as raising the most donations for Movember. Nearly $37 million was raised during the month-long fundraiser for Prostate Cancer Canada, Movember’s Global Action Plan and the Canadian Male Health Network. Men grew moustaches to...

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Movember Wrapping Up with a Shave-Off

The month for men to let their facial hair grow wild, no matter how grotesque it may look, is coming to a close. Movember officially ends tonight after a month-long fundraiser and awareness campaign in support of men's health issues, particular prostate cancer....

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Movember Closing in on Provincial Fundraising Goal

Organizers of the Movember Winnipeg fundraising campaign say they're on track to reach their hefty provincial goal. With one week to go, more than 7,300 registrants have raised nearly half a million dollars through online pledges. Funds raised go to fight prostate...

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Downtown Fashion Show Fundraises for Movember

Downtown Fashion Show Fundraises for Movember

Celebrity models showcased the latest fashions and jewelry in support of the Movember initiative on Friday. The #MoSistaMoFashion show displayed the wares of Loka Boutique, Divine and Conquer, with jewelry styling by Stella and Dot. The Bay Downtown dressed the...

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Local Elementary Students Supporting Movember

Students at George Waters Middle School were thanked by local organizers of the Movember campaign for their support on Wednesday. Students and staff have been participating in "Movember Mondays," where a minimum donation of 25 cents provides students with a sticker...

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Movember Winnipeg Launches with Hefty Province-Wide Goal

Movember's 2012 campaign officially launched on Thursday, starting the month-long fundraiser to grow facial hair in support of fundraising to fight men's cancers. The Movember Winnipeg team kicked off their local campaign with members of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and...

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