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A total of 29 personnel, including some who were camera shy, recently took part in the charity moustache growing event, known as Movember, to raise awareness and funds for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer, testicular cancer and men’s mental health issues.
Around £160 was raised by sailors who had spent the month growing beards which were converted to moustaches for the day.
Movember provides a great platform to highlight men’s health. Its funny side encourages men to loosen up, to feel comfortable talking through difficult issues and it also raises money to help men get the support they need.
Leading Physical Trainer, Joe Collin
The Commanding Officer of HMS Sultan, Captain John Voyce OBE was invited to inspect participants with prizes awarded to the individual sporting the best groomed, lightest trim, most likely to appear in a Hollywood blockbuster and best overall moustaches on display.
Leading Physical Trainer, Joe Collin, who organised the event said: “Movember provides a great platform to highlight men’s health. Its funny side encourages men to loosen up, to feel comfortable talking through difficult issues and it also raises money to help men get the support they need.”
Direct from the front-line, the official newspaper of the Royal Navy, Navy News, brings you the latest news, features and award winning photos every month.