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The Movember movement began in 2003 by two Australian mates and has grown into a Global Charity initiative that promotes change in Men's Health issues such as below the belt Cancers and Mental Health.
Find out more on the Movember Foundation Page. |
Facts about Men's Health
• Prostate Cancer is the Second most common cancer in men worldwide
• Globally the World Health Organization estimates 510,000 men fall to suicide each year
• First Responder Suicides are on the rise, 40 first responder suicides in 2015, 23 so far in 2016
• Firefights are 2.5 times more likely to develop Testicular Cancer than general public
That is why the CFFCS launched a Team Campaign to help raise funds and awareness for below the belt Cancers, particularly among Firefighters.
At the end of the month, the total raised from the Coquitlam Firefighters team Movember, will be matched by the Charitable Society.
• Globally the World Health Organization estimates 510,000 men fall to suicide each year
• First Responder Suicides are on the rise, 40 first responder suicides in 2015, 23 so far in 2016
• Firefights are 2.5 times more likely to develop Testicular Cancer than general public
That is why the CFFCS launched a Team Campaign to help raise funds and awareness for below the belt Cancers, particularly among Firefighters.
At the end of the month, the total raised from the Coquitlam Firefighters team Movember, will be matched by the Charitable Society.
