Movember is an annual event that involves growing a moustache during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues. With the theme, 'changing the face of men's health', this movement is in support of awareness and healthcare research into prostate and testicular cancer, as well as mental health and suicide prevention, in particular.
A growing number of men—around 10.8 million globally—are facing life with a prostate cancer diagnosis. Globally, however, testicular cancer is the most common cancer amongst young men. And across the world, one man dies by suicide every minute of every day, with males accounting for 69 per cent of all suicides.¹
Since its creation in 2003, thanks to two Australians (Travis Garone and Luke Slattery), who decided to grow a moustache in order to promote this cause, the Movember Foundation has funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects around the world.
The ‘Movember’ momentum at Medline
With the goal of increasing awareness of men's health issues, Medline continues to contribute to the momentum behind ‘Movember’ and the Movember Foundation. During the month of November, Medline Europe provides an opportunity for volunteers to grow a moustache and raise awareness for the cause. November 2022 marks the third time we are promoting this initiative amongst our employees, and we continue to gain even more momentum from last year's event—making this ‘Movember’ bigger and better.
Last November, 28 Medline employees participated, providing photographic evidence of their moustaches. Employees were encouraged to vote on the best moustaches, as a way to broaden awareness and facilitate engagement. Through this year's exercise, Medline was able to sponsor €10 per participant, resulting in a total donation of €380 to the charity, Movember Europe.
Medline’s employees supporting Movember
Several employees across Medline Europe have grown moustaches or created makeshift versions over the month of November to play their part in raising awareness. Find out below why they think this is a necessary gesture:
'It's a small gesture for a great cause with major intersectional impact.' #Allin
Yohan Lee, English Copy Editor and Copy Writer, Europe
'For my uncle and to show the urgency of early discovery …'
Hanneke van der Putte, HR Business Partner & Programmes Manager, Europe
'Men’s health is very important to me, and I do not spend enough time on it. It’s for me and my male friends.'
Jason Rae, Inside Sales Manager, UK
'Let's stand together!'
Stephanie Thevard, Sales and Marketing Coordinator, France
'A MO for a BRO!'
Elian Krolewicz, Engineer, EHS Sales, France
'Movember is a nice gesture to raise awareness of men’s health. I think women should show also solidarity and sensitivity to this global issue.'
Natalia Pérez, Administration General Services and Finance Support, Iberia
Medline Europe values and supports local communities in countries where we operate and conduct sales. We give back through a combination of our cash donations and sponsorships. These sponsorships are in line with our goal to support local community initiatives that promote physical and mental health and general well-being, such as the ‘Movember’ initiative.
Paula Dalmau
Communications Coordinator Sales and Marketing, Medline Iberia
Paula is a passionate Spanish writer based in Madrid. Her interests are well-being, emotional intelligence and business topics. Her educational background is in journalism, advertising, public relations and digital marketing. Learn more on LinkedIn.
19 December 2022
