Movember

Movember runs throughout November and raises awareness and funds for men's health, including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. Many people grow a moustache for the month to raise sponsorship.

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November is Movember, when people grow moustaches, or take on other challenges, to raise money and awareness for men's health, including prostate and testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. If you are taking part, tell us and we will share your fundraising page: [link]. Whether or not you can grow a moustache, this is a good moment to check in on the men around you and book any health check you have been putting off.

November is Movember, when people grow moustaches, or take on other challenges, to raise money and awareness for men's health, including prostate and testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. If you are taking part, tell us and we will share your fundraising page: [link]. Whether or not you can grow a moustache, this is a good moment to check in on the men around you and book any health check you have been putting off.

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Movember is here. If you're growing a moustache or taking on a challenge for men's health, share your fundraising page in the thread.

Movember is here. If you're growing a moustache or taking on a challenge for men's health, share your fundraising page in the thread.

Talking points

For managers and team leads.

- Support anyone fundraising without pressuring others to donate. - Use the month to talk openly about men's physical and mental health. - Remind the team about confidential support and how to access it.

- Support anyone fundraising without pressuring others to donate.
- Use the month to talk openly about men's physical and mental health.
- Remind the team about confidential support and how to access it.

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How to pitch it.

Keep the fun of the fundraising but do not lose sight of the serious health messages. Make donating and taking part entirely optional.

Keep the fun of the fundraising but do not lose sight of the serious health messages. Make donating and taking part entirely optional.

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Subject line ideas

Try these subject lines to boost open rates:

Movember: What we're doing this year
It's Movember — here's how you can get involved
This week: Movember + team news
1 November: Movember at [Company]

How to feature this in your newsletter

Plan ahead — Add Movember to your content calendar at least 2 weeks before the date so you have time to gather content and images.
Choose your angle — Will you run a dedicated special edition, or include it as a section in your regular newsletter? Bigger events work well as specials; smaller ones fit into your weekly digest.
Involve your people — Ask employees to share their stories, experiences, or ideas related to Movember. User-generated content always gets higher engagement.
Include a call to action — Give readers something to do: attend an event, share a message, learn something new, or donate to a cause.

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