Back in 2017, our former colleague Sam Carroll began a school initiative to raise money for the Movember Foundation, a charity organization that aims to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health/suicide prevention. The mustaches are worn to remind people that these are serious problems, to encourage men to live a healthier lifestyle, and to be aware of their family history. The Movember Foundation organized its first campaign in 2004 in Australia and New Zealand. Within a few years, the charity ran campaigns nearly worldwide, and has to date raised around $174 million. This year, several staff and one student participated in the campaign. We braved itchy faces and a mild level of friendly peer ridicule, but it was all worthwhile. As of December 1, we raised 635€. Many thanks to the participants, and of course many thanks for all of the donations this year!

Jason Corbett