Firefighters growing mo’s to raise funds for men’s health

A team of 26 Vernon firefighters will be throwing out the razor and taking part in Movember.

The annual campaign begins Nov. 1 and raises money and awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental heath and suicide prevention.

“Cancer research and programming assistance is important to our members,” firefighter John Doorman said. “Not only do we as firefighters have an increased risk from exposure to harmful chemicals, but many of our families and friends have personally been touched by cancer and its effects on lives.”

Movember was started in 2003 and has gained more than five million supporters worldwide. The Movember Foundation is the only global charity that is focused solely on men’s health.