MEN’S HEALTH
JORDAN’S TEAM TAKES ONE FOR THE BOYS
November means men’s health
GLOBALLY, men die on average five years earlier than women, and for reasons that are largely preventable – which means that it doesn’t have to be that way. A growing number of men are facing life with a prostate cancer diagnosis. Testicular cancer is the most common cancer among young men, and around the world, one
man dies by suicide every minute of every day, with males accounting for 75 per cent of all suicides. Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men and the difference between early and late detection is a matter of life and death. The risk increases with age,
so after 50, men should be talking to their doctor about PSA testing. Movember is the leading charity dedicated to changing the face of men’s health and this month is dedicated to engaging the community in raising funds to support its projects. Since 2003, Movember has been supporting men’s health and uniting experts to collaborate on projects that will fundamentally change the way they are treated. Funding is prioritised for the three biggest health issues facing men – mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. To join in the vital fundraising for these projects, there are four easy ways to help in November: grow a moustache, run or walk 60km during the month, rally a crew and do something fun and easy, or come up with your own ideas that put the fun in fundraising. Sign up online. Visit au.movember.com
Blake Primrose, Jordan Barden & Scott Henshaw RAISING funds and awareness for men’s health is a job for the boys at Define Property Agents in Mooloolaba. Jordan Barden and his work buddies Scott Henshaw and Blake Primrose are taking up the Movember challenge and are keen to get the community behind them. “Men are dying too young, and I want to do everything in my power to know that everyone in my room – friends, family, strangers, should never feel alone,” Jordan says. “I believe in the power of
conversation and connection that Movember brings to our community.” Jordan is hoping that growing a mo “in this hairy season” will start the conversations that save lives. “I hope my mo will draw attention to men’s physical and mental health,” he says. “This is for all the dads, brothers, sons and mates in our lives!” Anyone who would like to support Jordan’s efforts can join the campaign and make a contribution at movember. com/m/14010574?mc=1
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