Written by, Ben Edwards

It is the amazing month of Movember, which of course means it is the month when wonderful moustaches start making appearances everywhere. I am sure many of you know, but for those that don’t, The Movember Foundation is a charity dedicated to raising awareness around Men’s Health with a specific focus on Prostate & Testicular Cancer and Mental Health. For me this is a particular important charity to support as members of my family have been affected by Prostate Cancer in the past and it is massive priority for MDXSU to raise awareness and solving issues around Mental Health at Middlesex University.

I believe it is so important specifically to students as it is all too easy to get bogged down by stressful deadlines, to be distracted by work alongside study and to struggle with various daily issues faced; forgetting how important it is too look after the number one priority which is your own wellbeing. By 2030, The Movember Foundation aim to reduce the amount of Men who die prematurely by 25%; too often lack of awareness means that individuals, families and friends suffer when loved ones pass away, knowing that it could have been prevented. 

If you would like to find out more, visit the Movember website

OR even better, DONATE towards our cause.