My mo’tivation is really quite simple - to highlight the importance of men standing up and taking responsibility for the health of our mates, and our own health.
We are all in a position to be a messenger for men’s health, whether you’re a Mo Sister who is Moving for Movember, or a Mo Bro growing a terrible moustache like me.
I’ve learnt over the past 10 Movembers that one person can make a hell of a difference. Together, we are literally changing the face of men’s health through the funds we raise.
We lost 42 men to suicide while I ran this morning
3 day(s) ago
I ran 6 km00:41:17
We lost 42 men to suicide while I ran this morning
4 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Sarah Butler
$65
Happy Movember!
4 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Sarah Butler
$65
Happy Movember!
5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Sabrina Russell
$65
5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Sabrina Russell
$65
5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Kelly Green
$100
"We go again." ;)
5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Kelly Green
$100
"We go again." ;)
5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Auzprint
$100
You’re a good man Dan. I love what you do year after year
5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Auzprint
$100
You’re a good man Dan. I love what you do year after year
5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Katherine Cameron (Warwick)
$20
5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Katherine Cameron (Warwick)
$20
5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
MiQ Private Wealth Tumut
$250
Best wishes, Dan, for another month of valuable fund-raising and good luck with your challenge.
5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
MiQ Private Wealth Tumut
$250
Best wishes, Dan, for another month of valuable fund-raising and good luck with your challenge.
5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Claire Meneghel
$20
You got this!!!
5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Claire Meneghel
$20
You got this!!!
5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
$100
Love your work old mate.
5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
$100
Love your work old mate.
5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Sue Butler
$50
So proud of you Dan
5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Sue Butler
$50
So proud of you Dan
5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Bodie Kay
$100
Hey Dan! Thanks for always leading the charge on this and inspiring everyone around you!!!
5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Bodie Kay
$100
Hey Dan! Thanks for always leading the charge on this and inspiring everyone around you!!!
5 day(s) ago
I ran 6 km00:43:47
43 men lost to suicide during this run.
5 day(s) ago
I ran 6 km00:43:47
43 men lost to suicide during this run.
5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Marc McCready
$100
Great bloke and what an ambassador for Movember. Thanks for everything you do mate
5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Marc McCready
$100
Great bloke and what an ambassador for Movember. Thanks for everything you do mate
5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Mitchell Butler
$15
5 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Mitchell Butler
$15
Previous year's posts
48 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
James Nelson
$20
Previous year's donations
48 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
James Nelson
$20
48 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Maggie Chang
$25
Well done mate. The heavy rain on Saturday must have been tough to complete the final 5km.
48 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Mike Clark
$20
Great work Dan!
48 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Lorraine Sakoff
$50
Keep up the great work you are doing for men's mental health.
48 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Marissa Bercolli
$25
Dan, I’m running out of words to comment each time.. but I am so honoured to have a friend like you who is such an inspiration to so many people. The impact you have on the community is immeasurable, and you are truly changing lives
Previous year's activities
48 Week(s) Ago
I ran 5 km00:31:35
31 men took their lives while I ran the final 5km for Move for Movember
49 Week(s) Ago
I ran 6 km00:41:00
Very stop/start for the final 2km but got it done.
41 men took their lives during this run
49 Week(s) Ago
I ran 5 km00:31:28
49 Week(s) Ago
I ran 2 km00:15:00
This was done during a CrossFit workout. Was actually 2.4km, but I’ll keep it to 2.
Approximately 15 minutes for the 2 x 1.2 km runs.
49 Week(s) Ago
I ran 4 km00:30:55
Slowly chipping away.
30 men took their own lives while I ran 4km today
50 Week(s) Ago
I ran 4 km00:25:21
25 men took their own lives during my 4km run this morning
50 Week(s) Ago
I ran 4 km00:33:00
4km = 33 men lost to suicide.
Ankle was very niggly this morning so it was a very stop/start session this morning.
Still….got it done
50 Week(s) Ago
I ran 6 km00:38:08
Managed to push it out to a (slow) 6km, during which 38 men took their own lives.
The Movember website has plenty of resources that can help you on your fundraising journey. Have a look, download what you need and chuck it up on your socials to help raise awareness about men's health issues, or even cheeky moustache facts
Gents, make a commitment this week to give one of your mates a call and just chat.
Over the past few weeks I’ve caught up with some good friends and one thing was clear - we need to talk more. Time goes so fast, and a few months can go by in the blink of an eye.
During that time so much can happen. It may be good, it may also be bad.
Talk to your mates and talk often. It’ll help to clear your mind, it’s great for your well-being too. I can tell you now, I always feel better after talking to my best mates.
Day 2 of Movember and I want to talk about mental health.
70% of men say their friends can rely on them for support, but only 48% say that they rely on their friends. In other words: we’re here for our mates, but worried about asking for help for ourselves. Reaching out is crucial.
Have open conversations.
You don’t need to be an expert and you don’t have to be the sole solution, but being there for someone, listening and giving your time can be life-saving.
Stay connected. Your mates are important and spending time with them is good for you. Catch up regularly, check in and make time.
Words to live by. It helps to check in with your mates, not only to see how they're doing but also that chat about how you are doing. Don't underestimate the value of man time!!
This is my why - family. I’m incredibly proud of mine and everything I do is for them.
I like to think to myself that I’m incredibly lucky. We’re a happy, healthy family. @shellbutler83 and the boys are fantastic and make me feel complete and whole. I’m nothing without my family.
Both Shell and I try to bring the boys up in an incredibly loving environment where they know that it’s ok to talk about how you feel, how proud we are of them, and how important it is to be healthy.