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I can’t believe we are already in November of 2011 ! Oh wait – it’s not November – its officially ‘Movember’

For those of you who aren’t aware; Movember is a month-long moustache growing charity held every year in November that raises funds and awareness for men’s health – specifically prostrate cancer and male depression.

The concept started back in 1999 by a couple of Aussie guys who did it for fun.  The idea caught on and before they knew it, they raised $55,000 (Australian) and decided to put that towards a charitable cause.

Movember has since been adopted around the world, including the UK, Ireland, the US, Canada, New Zealand, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, and Spain.  You can find out more about how to participate by visiting the official website of Movember.com

India doesn’t have an official site – but there’s a FaceBook page for India – and I’m hoping my guy mates in Bombay and fellow male bloggers take the plunge and sport a cool tash !  You will be henceforth referred to as ‘Mo Bros’ and all the ladies supporting your tash are ‘Mo Sistas’

I think it’s a fab way for men and women to discuss men's’ health issues.  Women tend to be more open about discussing things like breast & cervical cancer; whilst men aren’t really that open about it and tend to leave doctor appointments till the last minute !

Guys, will you be growing a moustache this Movember? And what style will you choose – the gringo, the porn star or the after eight? If you aren’t gonna grow a moustache – I hope you are going to be supporting and sponsoring those who do in your country.  I’m sponsoring a bunch of my mates in the UK for the cause. 

So folks, if you see more moustaches on the streets – don’t worry – it’s all for a good cause !!

Further Reading :

1. Official Website : Movember
2. Movember : Do Men With Moustaches deserve a Tax Break ?
3. Will You Put the Mo in Movember ?
4. Movember Gets Hairy for a Cause
5. UK Movember Registration
6. US Movember Registration

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Over the past few weeks I have come across some websites which support good causes – primarily addressing the Hunger issues faced by many people across the globe.

Whilst browsing online today – I came across an Univited Writer who I think would be a great addition to our amazing neighbourhood in Bloggerville; and she is also a Cyber Supporter for Good Causes.

What is a Cyber Supporter and how do you join the club is probably what you are thinking right about now …. I am aware that not all of us have the free time or funds to continuously support good causes such as ‘Feed a Hungry Child’; ‘Adopt a Dolphin’; or even donate clothes … but all of us have access to Internet (otherwise we wouldn’t be out here in Bloggerville), and all of us have the ability to point our mouse on a ‘CLICK’ button.

Here are some great websites that you can visit and show your support for humanity, animals and the rain forests too – all with the simple click or tap of your finger.

Free Rice is not only a website that supports a good cause – it also helps us improve our general knowledge skills with multiple choice game broken into various subject areas. As with Uninvited Writer, I also enjoy the Vocabulary game and have reached level 30 and have been able to donate (today) 500 grains of rice to feed the hungry.

I have added various banners to my blog page to show my support of these causes, which include :

• The Hunger Site where every click gives 1.1 cups of food to feed the hungry;
• The Breast Cancer Site site which allows women to avail of a Free Mammogram;
• The Rainforest Site which aids in protecting endangered habitats – so a must visit for any nature lovers out there;
• The Animal Rescue Site where every click counts towards giving free food and care for animals that have been abused or abandoned;
• The Child Health Site where your click allows sponsors to provide free health care for those children in need; and
• The Literacy Site which provides free books for children so that they can learn to read and write just like you and me – a click from us and we can help a child attain literacy.

As my fellow neighbours in Bloggerville– I’m sure you understand the value of what we could achieve if we all showed support – together – for such good causes. Granted – it won’t necessarily make an immediate impact but if you also spread the word, somewhere out there a child, a woman, an animal and perhaps even endangered species will be sending us blessings for our support.

Have you shown your Cyber Support today ??