V-Mo'bile Movember

[Bean]

Calling all cyclists,

Some V-Mobile men are growing moustaches this year for Movember. We have decided to put down our razors for one month (November) and help raise awareness and funds for men’s health – specifically prostate cancer and depression in men.

What many people don’t appreciate is that close to 3,000 men die of prostate cancer each year in Australia and one in eight men will experience depression in their lifetime - many of whom don’t seek help. Facts like these have convinced me I should get involved and I am hoping that you will support me.

To sponsor my Mo, you can either:

Click this link http://au.movember.com/mospace/188997/ (http://au.movember.com/donate/your-details/member_id/188997/) and donate online using your credit card or PayPal account
Write a cheque payable to ‘Movember Foundation’, referencing my Registration Number 188997 and mailing it to: Movember Foundation, PO Box 292, Prahran, VIC, 3181

Remember, all donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Movember is now in its sixth year and, to date, has achieved some pretty amazing results by working alongside The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCFA) and beyondblue: the national depression initiative. Check out further details at: http://au.movemberfoundation.com/research-and-programs.

If you are interested in following the progress of my Mo, click here http://au.movember.com/mospace/188997/. Also, http://au.movember.com (http://au.movember.com/) has heaps of useful information.

Thank you


Ben Long (Bean)

[SimonD]

Some V-Mobile men ...

Just to pre-empt Sparkles here. "Isn't that an oxymoron?" Hohohoho. (Neg rep for me.)

[Bean]

Funny that Simon, cos most V-Mobilers would consider it a tautology!

[Bean]

... yes Simon... even the girls! :-)

[James]

I'm doing Movember... with the side-effect that I have to meet my girlfriend's Dad for the first time with a half-arsed handle-bar Mo (which is the only appropriate thing to do for a cyclist, really).

That is commitment to the cause!

http://au.movember.com/mospace/143617

[Bean]

Well done James. Good to see.

[bosworth*]

This is my page.

http://au.movember.com/mospace/271724/

Why do I have a photo of you, ben?

[Bean]

Welcome aboard Bozzie. Sorry the photo is just a filler. We can add a new one when perhaps at the crits on Wednesday or tomorrow morning? In the meantime I've dropped Jamie's forum logo onto our donations page.

[Hoops]

My donation only went to Ben. Can that be changed to include the whole team?

[Bean]

Thanks for that Leigh. There's a linlk to either "Donote to Me" or "Donate to my Team"... so you might have to make another donation! :-)

It's all the same in the end but if the money gets spread over the entire team then we can all get the little bits and pieces they give us for making fiancial milestones. Currently we're on $150!!

Thanks heaps Hoops!

[gsavage]

Hi,

I'll have a go and raise some cash for the V-Mo'bile team, my donation page is at http://au.movember.com/mospace/274432/ and I'll have a whip round at my work and see how much I can get for us. :)

[Bean]

Thanks Graeme. The more the merrier!!

BTW, I don't know why but any 'Team' donations are coming to me, according to my notifications, because I am team captain. I can't seem to set things up to evenly distribute the cash! Can I ask people to share the love a little and shell out to other team members if possible until I get this sorted (if it can be).

Many thanks to all who have donated so far. I will apologize in advance for the insipid looking mo which will appear on my upper lip over the coming weeks. It's mostly down to my irish heritage. Lee currently has dibs on what style I have to grow, cos she's the highest bidder so far! Sue is close behind if Lee wishes to relinquish the task!

[Startrek]

Mo Sista wants Mo Bean to grow one that curls at each end.

[Bean]

I'll see what I can do Lee. That might be quite a task!

BTW. I just checked out the Movember FAQ on donations:

How do I donate to a team?


Click on Donate (http://au.movember.com/donate/)
Click on Team
Search for the team you wish to donate to
Enter your personal and payment information
Your donation will be allocated to the Team Captain

Unfortunately that means the team donations go to me which is a bit stoopid. Last year they were split. So, can I urge people again to please share the love!

Lee. Here's a style guide. Take your pick and I'll give it a go. Unless of course we get another big donation!

http://au.movember.com/uploads/files/Notifications/Registration/MoStyleGuide.pdf

[Startrek]

Ok i like you to be a Major Bean.

[Bean]

Haha! I'll give it a go Lee. Reminds me a bit of Jamie's 'Hitler' last year!

[Bean]

Bump


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[bosworth*]

Check out my sexy pic:

http://au.movember.com/mospace/271724/

[last legs]

Is there a pre-req to join the movember team??
my asian genes dont allow me to grow facial hair that well hahaha

[Bean]

Is that you Kevin? Anyone's welcome to join, hair growing ability or no! :-) It's all for a good cause.

[last legs]

yep its kevin. Ok joining the team too!

[dadcram]

I could make a comment on ........ after looking at the Mo site but I'd get into deep dodo. So I'll donate after payday next week.
Go the hairy armpits!
Robbie McEwen 1 week of Mo-ness (http://tweetphoto.com/krrarc2t)

[j_young_80]

Aight boys i'm coming in...after having a bet each way the last week and not shaving, I am now a temporary resident of Rangatown.

[Bean]

Good boy Jamie.

[dadcram]

mcewenrobbie: due to some publicity photos + video that will follow me thru 2010, the Mo has come off. Thanks for all donations, money well spent.

[gsavage]

Hey thanks on behalf of us V-Mo'bile Movember people, led ably by Ben, we have achieved $510 so far with Ben setting the pace... :)

If you want to support us and make a donation just click on the link, it will really be appreciated http://au.movember.com/mospace/274432/

Donate to any team member or the team as whole.

[Bean]

Good work Graeme. My tally is only up because several "Team" dontaions have come directly to me. I give you top billing... and the mo looks pretty good too!

I'm sure Jamie will turn the donations tap on soon... he's usually good for about a thowsand bucks!

For those who have donated, many thanks. For those who have not, I am sure I'll thank you later!

[Bean]

BUMP! More donations welcome.

[gsavage]

Hey we just passed $600, go team!!! :)

Let's go for $1,000 or more, how about it fellow Vikings? Go and visit the team Movember webpage and donate to any of us or the team.

http://au.movember.com/mospace/274432/

You can even go on the webpage and rate our Mo's ;)

[dadcram]

where's the updated pictures folks? Graeme's is there, come on Jamie, Lee and V get with the photos. No photo no dono!

[Chris]

I just saw this random photo on the net. Not quite a mo but definitely an idea for those more dedicated Movembers.

http://i.imgur.com/rALjP.jpg

[Startrek]

And he wonders why he is single.

[Chris]

And he wonders why he is single.
According to the guy who took the photo he is married so you are out of luck girls.

[gsavage]

Thank Everyone the team total is $875 just $125 short of $1,000!!! :)

So how about it fellow Vikings? It would be great if we could reach or beat a grand. Go and visit the team Movember webpage and donate to any of us or the team. Remember Movember is only in November so there is only a few days left to support the team.

http://au.movember.com/mospace/274432/

Also only a few days left to go on the webpage and rate our Mo's ;)

[j_young_80]

yeah I didn't raise so much this year so i've let the team down - i'm blaming the GFC, either that or the fact I didn't let the highest donater choose the moustache style this year.

I'm willing to throw another $20 each for Larkin and G-Sav to keep it for another month

[MatthewL]

Word from spouse is that it'll take a lot more than $20!!

[dadcram]

It's closer to $1000 than you think!

[Bean]

Thanks Daz. You're a star!

[gsavage]

It's closer to $1000 than you think!

Very generous, as was Jane J and several others. Thanks to everyone, how much can we end up with?

[Vanessa]

Yeah, it's over $1000 now...

[James]

I'm about to have my Mo WAXED OFF for the cause.

Someone please make this worthwhile and donate something to me!

http://au.movember.com/mospace/143617

[James]

that hurt.
but i managed to raise $1000 at the office.
hurray!

[j_young_80]

But it's not over yet? Cheat!

[gsavage]

that hurt.
but i managed to raise $1000 at the office.
hurray!

What is it with cyclists and waxing... But good on you for raising $1,000.

[James]

http://au.movember.com/mospace/143617

Photos of the now-infamous waxing. I have been officially declared the hardest/maddest man in the office.

[j_young_80]

dude is your lip actually bleeding in that shot? yowzers.

[Hoops]

How do you get a helmet on that scone of yours?

[RobF]

He's wearing one in that photo, can't you see it?

[James]

1. No- it's wax, not blood, though it does look somewhat deceptive.

2. Vaseline and tyre levers are the best way, but even then I need the biggest helmet i can find.