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Movember

Movember is an annual event that focuses on raising awareness and funds for men's health issues, particularly prostate and testicular cancer. Launched in 2003 in Melbourne, Australia, by Adam and Travis Garone, the movement has since gained international traction and participation.

Movember

Movember

Challenges

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.
There hasn't been any backlash or violence on Movember.

Action Taken

They are also doing actions such as challenges where they don’t shave for all of November.
Fundraising is the main action being taken as they are trying to raise money for prostate and testicular cancer.

Goals

They hoped to bring awareness to, and raise money for men’s health issues such as prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

Responses

Some politicians such as Justin Trudeau support Movember, and there are none that do not support Movember.
Movember has raised over $600 million in its 11 year existence.
People are very supportive of this cause, so many people participate around the world.
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.

Key Players

Many celebrities and athletes such as Kevin Love support and participate in Movember.
It is global, as it started in Melbourne, Australia, and is now in several countries such as Canada, U.S.A, etc.
Adam Garone, and Travis Garone started Movember

Origin

It was made to help raise awareness for men´s health issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, etc.
Movember started in 2003 in Melbourne, Australia.