Men of Abu Dhabi, I moustache you a question: Could you be doing more to raise awareness of preventable male illnesses?
You may notice a few more moustached males around the capital this month than usual. Is the tache coming back in to fashion? Is there a city-wide shortage of razors? No, it’s all in the name of charity.
Movember, or November as it’s sometimes known, is a month when the health and wellbeing of males comes in to focus and men willingly grow crumb-catchers to raise awareness about some of the most common causes of death among men.
As well as bringing back an iconic facial hair style for a full calendar month, Movember aims to increase early cancer detection, diagnosis and effective treatments, and ultimately reduce the number of preventable deaths in men.
Prostate cancer is one of the main targets for the campaign but a number of other illnesses, such as depression, are also being targeted with the hope that men will start to talk more about their health and be aware of the dangers of putting off that trip to the doctors.
Men aren’t always the best at regularly visiting their GP and getting check-ups but the early detection of a number of male diseases, such as prostate cancer, can significantly increase your chances of survival and making a full recovery. So it makes sense not to take your health for granted.
So men of the capital, we hope you are growing your soup-strainer, your moz, your whiskers and your lip luggage; it’s time to do something funny for money, save lives and raise funds for a worthy cause.
Find out all about the Movember Foundation at movember.com
Events
There are a range of offers and events going on for moustachioed men of the capital
Tips and Toes: Ladies, take a snap of your man’s moustache and share it on Instagram with the hashtags #tipsandtoesme #jazzloungespa #movember and receive a free manicure at Tips and Toes. Men, don’t feel left out, after all it’s your moustache. You can receive a free haircut at the Jazz Lounge Spa in Hili Rayhaan by Rotana, Al Ain if you present the snap to staff.
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers: Starting from 15th November, the November Health Challenge takes place on a Sunday and Wednesday to get you in shape. The bi-weekly boot camp features strength, cardio and flexibility training for all fitness levels and also offers participants a 25 percent discount on the new Shrinking Violet Slimming Body Treatment. AED 50 per session, first session free. 8pm-9pm. Contact: 02 811 5858, [email protected]
Jannah Hotels: Want to raise money but don’t want to leave the house? Well, for every 100 likes on Jannah Hotels’ Facebook page the company will donate AED 100 to the Movember Foundation, meaning you can raise funds for charity with a single click of the mouse.
Visit: facebook.com/jannahhotelsandresorts
Keep an eye on facebook.com/abudhabiweek for more events
Moustachpiration
There’s more to being a Mo-Bro than just forgetting to shave. Here are a few moustache styles to inspire you to grow your own nose-neighbour.
Fu Manchu
Rarely seen away from the silver screen, this is a thing of beauty and takes more than a mere month to grow.
Handlebar
The clue’s in the name really: think handlebars and you’ll be on the right track.
Horseshoe
You don’t have to be Hulk Hogan or an American biker to embrace the Horseshoe.
Dali
If you’re going to be remembered for something it might as well be your moustache; I’m sure Salvador Dali is posthumously proud.
Imperial
You might need to break out the wax for this one and invest in a decent mirror.
Pencil
Think Gomez Adams, Little Richard and Prince; it’s a little wisp of hair, pencil thin you might say.
