You Don’t Need a Mo to Save a Bro

Every November men across the world grow their moustaches for what has become known as Movember. The goal: To sport a dashing moustache as a social reminder about men’s health issues such as testicular and prostate cancer. This year Uniprint ran a Facebook Movember campaign during November to raise funds for the Movember Foundation. Fans were required to grow their moustaches, take a picture and post it on the Uniprint Facebook page. In return, Uniprint would donate R10 to the foundation for every picture posted.

Throughout Movember Uniprint received numerous donations. The largest of which came from Garth Currie, Adam Curtis and Beetle Inc, so thank you to them for their generosity. In response, Uniprint completed the donation of R2000 to the Movember Foundation.

However, the way they achieved this result was quite interesting and unexpected…

While only a few “mo posts” dotted the Uniprint page, the campaign received extraordinary engagement and coverage in the form of likes and shares. What does this mean? It’s clear that people do care about the issues at hand and that they are engaging with these issues on a deeper and more serious level.

It’s clear that Movember is evolving for the better and is becoming more than cultivating upper lipholstery. The moustache, however symbolic, seems to have taken a back seat and the question of men’s health is now in the spotlight.

From Uniprint’s perspective that’s exactly what seems to be happening, and if that is the case on a global scale – fantastic! After all, isn’t that the point?

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Movember and why is it important?

Movember is a global awareness campaign held every November that encourages men to grow moustaches to highlight men’s health issues. It primarily focuses on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health awareness while raising funds for research and support programmes.

2. What does the moustache symbolise during Movember?

During Movember, the moustache acts as a visible conversation starter. It helps spark discussions about men’s health, encouraging people to talk openly about important issues such as cancer screening and mental wellbeing.

3. Do you have to grow a moustache to support Movember?

No. While growing a moustache is the traditional symbol of Movember, anyone can support the cause by donating, raising awareness online, participating in fundraising events, or sharing educational content about men’s health.

4. What health issues does Movember focus on?

Movember primarily focuses on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, suicide prevention, and men’s mental health. The campaign aims to improve early detection, treatment, and support services for men worldwide.

5. How does Movember raise money for men’s health?

Movember raises funds through individual fundraising efforts, corporate campaigns, community events, and online donations. These funds are directed towards research projects, awareness programmes, and health initiatives.

6. How did Uniprint support Movember?

Uniprint launched a Facebook campaign encouraging people to grow a moustache, take a photo, and share it on their page. For every picture posted, Uniprint donated R10 to the Movember Foundation, ultimately contributing R2000.

7. Why is social media effective for health awareness campaigns?

Social media allows campaigns to reach a large audience quickly. Likes, shares, and posts help spread awareness, encourage conversations, and motivate people to participate in fundraising or educational initiatives.

8. Can businesses contribute to Movember campaigns?

Yes. Businesses can support Movember through fundraising campaigns, awareness initiatives, employee participation, or donations. Corporate involvement often increases visibility and helps raise larger contributions for men’s health research.