Hi, Friends of the Pig’s Arms

This Movember I’ve decided to donate my face to raising awareness about men’s health.  I’m hoping they don’t want to send it back.

My  commitment is to return to my roots and allow the re-appearance of a luxurious white cloud (with hints of thunder) under my nose for the entire month of Movember, which I know will generate conversation, controversy and laughter  – or extensive indifference.

I am doing this because close to 3,300 men die of prostate cancer in Australia each year and one in eight men will experience depression in their lifetime.  Even the thought of a prostate check brings tears to my eyes.

As many people are aware the current first line of detection for prostate cancer, the PSA blood test has an unacceptably high rate of missed positives and false positives – leading to a great deal of misery – not the least of which can be damage to the party tackle caused by an unnecessary biopsy.  And the second line of detection ?  Well, how much can you tell about what’s going on in the bedroom by peeping in the back door ?

These are causes that I feel strongly about and I’m asking you to support my efforts by making a donation (tax deductible over $2) – to be shared by Beyond Blue and Prostate Cancer Research. I promise  that all I get out of the deal is a few days off the Gillette, some smug self-satisfaction and the opportunity to sling-off at all the girly boys who don’t participate at work.  I also will receive no congratulatory beers, unless that’s your special wish and you find me relaxing (but remarkably dry) at the Pig’s Arms.

To help, you can either:

–    Click this link http://au.movember.com/mospace/682486/ and donate online using your credit card or PayPal account.  These dudes do the receipt and you won’t feel a thing.
–    Write a cheque payable to Movember Foundation, referencing my registration number 682486 and mailing it to: Movember Foundation, PO Box 292, Prahran, VIC, 3181

Through the Movember Foundation and its men’s health partners, PCFA and beyondblue: the national depression initiative, Movember is funding world class research, educational and support programs which would otherwise not be possible.

For more details on the impact Movember is having please visit: http://au.movemberfoundation.com/research-and-programs.

Thank you in advance for helping me to support men’s health.

Mike Jones

Warrigal at Movember Week 1