Every November, something magical happens. Leaves fall, temperatures drop, and perfectly sensible adults across the world decide that the best way to raise awareness for men’s health is to grow questionable facial hair.

This year, we joined them.

Yes we did Movember, and we’re proud to announce that between us, we raised £303. That’s £303 donated by generous friends, family, colleagues, and possibly a few people who simply wanted to pay us to stop growing moustaches. Either way, we’ll take it.

A Team Effort… and a Test of Patience

Movember is all about raising awareness for men’s mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. It’s a brilliant cause and one that gave us the perfect excuse to compare moustaches in the office like we were auditioning for a 1970s detective drama.

Some of us grew respectable, distinguished moustaches. Some of us grew… attempts. And one of us grew something that can only be described as “a bold artistic interpretation of facial hair.”

But that’s the beauty of Movember, it’s not about perfection. It’s about participation, conversation, and a bit of fun along the way.

The Grand Total

After a month of grooming, itching, and explaining to confused strangers that no, this wasn’t a midlife crisis, we wrapped up Movember with a fantastic £303 raised.

It might not buy us a yacht, but it will help fund life-changing research and support services for men who need it. And that’s worth far more than any luxury boat (plus, none of us can sail).

Same Time Next Year

Will we do it again? Probably. Will our moustaches be any better? Absolutely not.

But if growing a slightly embarrassing patch of hair on our upper lips helps even one person feel supported, seen, or encouraged to get checked then it’s worth every awkward selfie.

To everyone who donated, cheered us on, or pretended not to laugh at us in meetings: thank you. You helped make Movember a success, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

Until next year, stay hairy, stay healthy and stay kind.