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Chad once he was out of the Marines |
I had heard of it, but I assumed it was just something Chad,
Zac, and Nathaniel came up with to make themselves look like cavemen and to
drive us crazy. I never dreamed it was
an actual event with sponsors until I Googled it just for kicks. I know that sounds perverted, but I’m not the
one who named Google. Blame them.
I came up with a couple of creators for this hair gone wild
month. One began as Movember where men
allowed their mustaches to grow in awareness of prostate cancer or other male
health issues. I’m not sure how growing
facial hair was to make me think of a small gland about the size of a walnut
between my bladder and my manly parts, but someone put the two together in 2004
and the movement was out the barber’s door.
Now when I compliment someone on their cheesy mustache, I automatically
ask how their prostate is doing. I
don’t know if they think I am offering an exam or not, but many just cover
their ass with their hands and walk away.
I also discovered the official No Shave November site. This didn’t surprise me, because there is a site for anything and everything
these days as many sad men are finding out just before they are handcuffed and
thrown into the back of a squad car. The
idea is to grow awareness by growing all hair, not just the mustache, because
many cancer patients lose their hair.
You are then suppose to donate the money you saved by not shaving to the
American Cancer Society to help further its research of this devastating
disease. According to their web site the
money will go to educate people about cancer prevention and to aid those
fighting cancer.
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Zac, not so bushy |
Now, before you ladies think this is a male gender only
activity the web site makes it clear that it is for everyone. Women can participate by “letting those legs
get mangly (Their word, not mine) and skipping that waxing appointment.” While I’m all for donating the money and
believe it is a worthy cause, I’m not sure I want the girls to grow hairier
legs than me.
In November of 2009, this campaign hit Facebook with under 50 people. However, just four
years later, thousands of people from all over the world have left their razors
on the counter and joined the fight. As of this writing, or rather typing,
their Facebook page has 23,808 LIKES.
Not bad for only four years.
Everyone has been touched by cancer in some way or another,
whether family members, friends, coworkers, or your own personal battle. This cause cannot get enough attention or
publicity. Whether you drop the razor or
not, you can still share the cause with others through your social media sites
and email. You can donate money, as well. The only thing you cannot do is remain
quiet. As the actors in that commercial
are saying right now, it’s time to make some noise. We can see this life-taking disease come to
an end. We can help and stop seeing
loved ones suffering without hope. I
challenge you to be one of those voices.
Let’s see an end to cancer.
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Zac trying to show Nathaniel some love |
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Thanks for doing this, Robbie. Sadly, yes, we've all been touched by cancer, or will be. Please tweet me any updates, pics, etc. Happy to circulate them. :) @CassidyJonesAdv
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Elise, and I will be sure to share. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
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