WINNIPEG — It’s moustache-growing season in Winnipeg.
The month-long campaign known as Movember has officially started. It’s aim is to spread awareness and raise money for prostate and testicular cancer as well as men’s health programs.
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Movember has continued to grow in popularity since it began in 2003. Last year 115,358 people participated across Canada raising over $24 million. In Manitoba there were 3,538 participants who raised $530,104.
This year the campaign is introducing the MOVE, 30-day fitness challenge.
Participants who sign up must complete some kind of physical activity each day during November. It’s also meant to raise funds and awareness for men’s health.
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