Movember
Origin
Movember started in 2003 in Melbourne, Australia.
It was made to help raise awareness for men´s health issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, etc.
Key Players
Adam Garone, and Travis Garone started Movember
It is global, as it started in Melbourne, Australia, and is now in several countries such as Canada, U.S.A, etc.
Many celebrities and athletes such as Kevin Love support and participate in Movember.
Responses
The world has reacted very well to this social movement, there are so many people participating around the world, this helps raise awareness and money for the cause.
People are very supportive of this cause, so many people participate around the world.
Movember has raised over $600 million in its 11 year existence.
Some politicians such as Justin Trudeau support Movember, and there are none that do not support Movember.
Goals
They hoped to bring awareness to, and raise money for men’s health issues such as prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
Action Taken
Fundraising is the main action being taken as they are trying to raise money for prostate and testicular cancer.
They are also doing actions such as challenges where they don’t shave for all of November.
Challenges
There hasn't been any backlash or violence on Movember.
They have been very successful in raising money as they have raised $600 million over their 11 year existence, this is one of the most profited social movements in the world.