Movember a go go

Tomorrow is the first day of Movember, the month formerly known as November, now dedicated to growing moustaches and raising awareness and funds for men’s health; specifically prostate and testicular cancer. This is a subject close to my heart, or close to my scrote to be more precise, as I had testicular cancer back in 1994. Happily it was found in good time and I was able to successfully confront it and whup it.

But hang on a doggone moment - you already have a 'tache!

Indeed I do, but I will shortly be digging out my rusty ol' razor and whipping off my 'tache and beard - first time my chin and top lip have been bare since 2008. My chops will remain though - they've been there since 1987 and I'm not about to whip them off, no matter how good the cause.

If you'd like to donate (or even join in) please click on http://mobro.co/eviljack where you can find full details of the 'Tache Team I have joined - Mr Mark Braby's Fancy Ticklers.

If you're wary of donating via electrickery you can write a cheque payable to “Movember”, reference my name and Registration Number 1861136 and send it to: Movember Europe, PO Box 68600, London, EC1P 1EF

Funds raised will help make a tangible difference to the lives of others. Through the Movember Foundation and our men’s health partners, The Prostate Cancer Charity and The Institute of Cancer Research, Movember is funding world class awareness, research, educational and support programs which would otherwise not be possible.

Thank you in advance for helping me change the face of men's health.

Dan Whaley

Freshly shorn of 'tache and beard, 31st Oct, 2011...