This November, St George’s University fully embraced the Movember spirit, with the rugby club leading the charge. Alongside several societies, we rallied together to raise awareness and funds for men’s health.

Movember is all about shining a light on important men’s health issues like prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. Each year, participants grow moustaches, host events, and fundraise to support these life-saving causes.

This year, SGHMS RFC kicked things off with an epic 8-hour rowing challenge outside St George’s Hospital. Club members and volunteers took turns on the rowing machines, raising awareness and attracting plenty of attention from passersby. It was a great way to get involved and make a splash for Movember!

Next up, we flexed our brains (instead of our muscles) at a Quiz Night in the Student Union. Teams tested their general knowledge while raising money for the cause—because who doesn’t love a good quiz, right?

Then, we teamed up with other sports societies for a joint social night, bringing the campus together for an evening of fun and fundraising. The community spirit was unbeatable!

One of the month’s highlights was the Community Park Run on Tooting Common, where participants ran (or walked) to show their support for men’s health. A great way to get active and raise awareness.

And of course, there were the moustaches! Members of various societies embraced the Movember tradition, sporting everything from impressive staches to some… well, let’s say “experimental” facial hair. Each one helped start conversations about men’s health.

Thanks to the incredible support from the St George’s community, SGHMS RFC and its fellow societies have raised significant funds for Movember’s ongoing campaigns. A huge thank you to everyone who participated, donated, or simply spread the word!

Let’s keep up the momentum and continue making an impact—one moustache at a time!

Donate today and help us keep pushing forward for better men’s health!

Link to Donate: https://uk.movember.com/team/2348909?utm_source=qrcode&utm_medium=mo_app&utm_campaign=movember&utm_content=app_share_teamspace_qr

Joe Ruffle (Movember Ambassador for St George’s University)