For thousands of men worldwide November ceased to exist in 2003.
Since then its all September, October, Movember.
Movember? - MOustache / noVEMBER.
By the organisers own admission the idea started as an alcohol induced attempt to re-introduce the moustache - and yes the initiators are Australian - and has now evolved into a global event to raise money and awareness for and about prostate cancer.
In 2009 some 255,755 men spent Movember cultivating their top lip and in doing so raised some GBP 26 million for the partner charities. The money raised being used for awareness and education campaigns as well as for research and support
The testosterone containing elements of the (smow)blog crew are planning participating next year - a little bit of training being needed by the normally clean shaven, fresh faced colleagues - and so we had more than a touch of pride in our collective breast when we saw Vitra Wooden Doll Number 15 doing his bit for the cause.
We'll keep you updated on how Nr 15's Vibrissae develop - and more information on and donations to Movember can be found and made at movember.com
