12/10/2025
👨🏻 MOVEMBER IS FAST APPROACHING 👨🏽
This November, the Footy Bros will be joining in Movember — not to fundraise, but to raise awareness. You’ll likely see us rocking some delightfully dodgy tash’s (yes, we’ll embrace the questionable growth!) in solidarity and visibility for men’s mental health.
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🧠 Why we’re doing this:
• In the UK, men account for around three-quarters of all su***des. 
• In 2023, the su***de rate for men in England & Wales was 17.4 deaths per 100,000, — that’s more than 3 times higher for men than women.

• Su***de among men is a leading cause of death, especially for those under 50. 
• About 29.9% of men in 2022–23 reported “high levels of anxiety,” and nearly 1 in 10 men live with depression or anxiety to some degree. 
These are not just numbers — these are lives, families, and communities affected.
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🎯 What to Expect
• We’ll be rocking our dodgy mo’s throughout November — yes, some will look like they’ve been attacked by a razor just for giggles.
• These mustaches are a signal: to start conversations, to normalise check-ins, to make it easier for someone to say, “Hey, I’m not okay.”
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🤝 If you’re struggling — you’re not alone
If ever you feel overwhelmed, hopeless, or unsure where to turn:
• Reach out to a family member
• Talk to a friend
• Contact a charity-based support service (e.g. Samaritans, Mind, CALM, etc.)
• Speak with a mental health professional or local mental health service
Sometimes the bravest thing is just saying you’re not fine.
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Let’s use this Movember to spark awareness, break stigma, and encourage more openness. Watch out for those whiskers. Let’s talk more. 💬
