During November, we are committed to raising awareness for common men’s health issues, including mental health, and we would like to encourage parents, staff, and even older students  at Lincoln Charter to grow a moustache or participate in No Shave November to raise awareness for these critical health issues.  Keep an eye out for the fun ways all K-12 students will have the opportunity to play along, regardless of their ability to “grow a mo’”. 

You can find more ways to participate and as well as some helpful information on men’s health screenings through the Movember organization.

Join Us for No-Shave November!

You, your family, or your men’s group is invited to help us raise awareness for men’s health issues like prostate cancer and mental health.

WAYS TO GROW YOUR MO’

1. Take it Easy
   Wear a silly sticky mustache, and take a group picture! We will post it on our social media channels thanking you and/or your group for helping us raise awareness for Men’s Health!
2. Before & After
   Start with a clean shave, spend the whole month growing the mo’, and then send us a beore and after shot.
3. Get Scruffy
   Maybe you’ve been a beard man all your life. Maybe a clean shave isn’t for you. Take advantage of your head start and send us a photo when you have mo’ growth.
4. Mo’ to the Max
   Do one or more of the above and plan to shave in the silliest way possible on December 1st. More informtion to come!

Submit Your Photo Here!

THE FACTS

“There is a disconnect between men and our health systems. Men generally die earlier, become ill at a younger age and develop more chronic illnesses than women. Despite these health concerns, men are also up to 50% less likely to seek medical attention than women.” – Fortune

Cancers:

• In the USA, 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lives
• 1 in 6 African American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime
• Over 236,600 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year in the US
• Just over 33,360 men die from prostate cancer each year in the US
• Around 10.8 million men globally are living with a prostate cancer diagnosis
• Testicular cancer is the most common cancer among young men, with the vast majority diagnosed in their 20s and 30s

Mental Health:

• When it comes to mental health, men said they would wait an average of 7 weeks after noticing they were feeling down or agitated

• Across the world, one man dies by suicide every minute of every day, with males accounting for 69% of all suicides

Prevention:

• Most men should start conversations with their doctor about prostate cancer screening at age 50
• Black men and men with African ancestry should start discussions at age 40
• Men with a family history of prostate cancer (father, brother, or uncle with the disease) should begin conversations at age 40
• Read more about proactive measures to take on Movembers list, “Guys, Nail the Five”