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HAIR-RAISING: The men at Re/Max Gold are calling on you to support Movember.

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SHANE McLeod from Re/Max Gold’s MoMax Bros is calling on Gladstone’s blokes to grow a mo (or moustache to the uninitiated) and help raise much-needed funds and awareness for men’s health.

The Movember phenomenon has swept the month of November for the past six years worldwide, highlighting two major issues for men – prostate cancer and depression.

Mo Bros, supported by their Mo Sistas, start Movember (November 1) clean-shaven and then have the remainder of the month to grow and groom their moustache.

During Movember, each Mo Bro effectively becomes a walking billboard for men’s health and, via their Mo, raises essential funds and awareness for Movember’s men’s health partners – The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and beyondblue – the national depression initiative.

At the end of Movember, a series of gala parties are held to thank Mo Bros and Sistas for their support and fund-raising efforts.

About 3000 men die of prostate cancer each year in Australia and one in eight men will experience depression; many do not seek help.

In their second year, MoMax Bros have set a goal of $5000 and are looking to recruit as many locals to either join their team or make a donation.

To register as a team member or donate go to http://au.movember.com/register/6325.

About 3000 men die of prostate cancer each year in Australia.