The Soldiers
They gave their lives To save us all. To give us hope And love for all. The soldiers died A hero’s death. They came to arms And now they rest. They’re in our hearts And in our minds. Let’s show respect And honor their lives. They fought for us To give us peace. So now we must Keep the peace.
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Movember: A Global Movement
By Razi Siddiqui Every November, ordinary men take on the brave task of Movember: growing a moustache for charity to raise awareness about men’s health; including prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health issues such as depression. It started in Melbourne, Australia 13 years ago, when a group of friends decided to revive an old fashioned trend, the moustache. 30 ordinary men took part to see what would happen. When they realized how much fun it was, they started raising money the next year. They started by raising awareness for prostate cancer. In 2004, the event grew to 450 participants and together they raised a whopping $43,000. By 2012 the event has reached over 5 million participants, ranging from the old to young, all over the globe. This huge number had helped raise over 154 million dollars, and the numbers kept rising. In 2015 the group had raised over 759 million dollars! Because of the amazing contributions, the charity helped fund over 1200 projects to help improve the lives of men all over the globe. To participate, all you have to do is sign up on the website, and pledge to grow a mustache for November, along with fundraise for Movember. If you can’t commit, or can’t grow a mustache, no problem! You can always donate or host an event to help raise awareness and money for the foundation. Even telling your friends about it can help; and if you know someone who is fundraising, make sure to donate to them. Overall, Movember is a great time to help others, take part in your community, and just have fun. From humble beginnings to a gargantuan charity, Movember shows what people can do. From their contributions to the globe to their impact in media, the Movember charity is something that only few forget. So remember Movember this November, and grow a ‘stache! |
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