On the seventh dawn of Movember’s crease,
I trace the arc where time and purpose meet.
Seven days in, a steady pulse I release,
A vow in whiskers, strength in quiet heat.
Grow the line where worries gather, sway,
A forest of resolve that frames the scope.
Each strand a note in a chorus of today,
A banner whispered for the stubborn who cope.
Seven days carved in patience, not in haste,
The mirror reflects a story still untold.
In every breath, a promise newly placed,
To champion health, to stand for brave and bold.
Movember’s path is not a finish line,
But drumbeat guiding us through risk and rise.
For every man, every friend, every design,
We measure courage by the care we prize.
So let the seventh day be a steady flame,
A quiet roar within, not loud in sound.
We wear the beard as badge of hope and aim,
And lift the lives around us from the ground.

DR SANJEEV BANDI
Digital Campion and Mentor
CoderDojo- Mackay@ SplitSpaces
CAPTAIN, MOV~ing Mackay Cricket Club* Movember Ambassador* 1 of 2 Diamond Members of Movember Hall of Fame in Australia

MOvember, Eighteen Strong: The First Six Days in 2025


Again the calendar turns—eighteenth time around,
Movember’s dawn returns, tradition deep and sound.
The razor’s pause on Day One, above a grinning chin—
Blank canvas for a legend, fresh beginnings to begin.
Day Two brings gentle stubble, hope upon the lip,
A tickle of nostalgia with fellowship in the grip.
Campaigns and conversations in digital realms unfurl,
Stories of sons and fathers, each ambition a pearl.
By Day Three, a shadow—confidence anew,
Reminders of the purpose in everything you do.
From fitness to awareness, every stride and post,
Celebrating moustache growth with those who matter most.
Day Four holds momentum—bristle, badge, and cheer,
Eighteen years of memories crystallising here.
Messages of challenge, fundraising’s growing chart,
Reminders of resilience—Movember’s beating heart.
On Day Five, reflections: the men we strive to save,
The brothers and the fathers, each silent, stoic, brave.
A toast to open dialogue, a pledge to break the night,
As Movember’s early rhythm sets ambitions right.
Day Six, you wear the mission—badge and hair and creed,
Not just about the growing, but every quiet deed.
Legacy and laughter, a campaign brightly lit—
Eighteen years unbroken, and you are still in the thick of it.

Dr Sanjeev BANDI

Sixth Day of Movember

The mirror smiles—a fuzz, a frame,
Six days strong, the face takes aim.
What started light, a playful dare,
Now blooms with pride and mindful care.
Each whisker tells a whispered theme—
Of strength, of mates, of Movember’s dream.
To spark a chat, to break the wall,
To stand for men’s health, one and all.
Beards may grow, but so does grace,
With every cause we choose to face.
Day six reminds—this month’s more than hair,
It is courage shared in the open air.

DR SANJEEV BANDI
Digital Campion and Mentor
CoderDojo- Mackay@ SplitSpaces
CAPTAIN, MOV~ing Mackay Cricket Club* Movember Ambassador* 1 of 2 Diamond Members of Movember Hall of Fame in Australia

Day 5 of Movember

Five days in, the fuzz takes form,
A whisper of pride, a change from norm.
Cheeks once bare now hum with flair,
Stories of courage shimmer there.
The mirror smiles — a pledge renewed,
Health, heart, and hope pursued.
Each strand a promise, each laugh a cause,
To break old silence, to mend old flaws.
From dawn’s first light to evening’s glow,
My 2025 Mo keeps growing, strong and slow.
It is not just hair — it is voices bound,
For men’s well-being, the world’s turned round.
Fifth day marks momentum’s start,
Where moustache meets a mindful heart.
Here is to MO’ments, big and true,
To every face that dares the new.

DR SANJEEV BANDI
Digital Campion and Mentor
CoderDojo- Mackay@ SplitSpaces
CAPTAIN, MOV~ing Mackay Cricket Club* Movember Ambassador* 1 of 2 Diamond Members of Movember Hall of Fame in Australia

Day Three of Movember

Three days in, the mirror grins,
A hint of stubble proudly begins.
Not just hair, but hope in sprout,
A silent pledge, a fearless shout.
Each whisker hums a noble song,
Of men who brave, of staying strong.
For brothers gone, for mates who fight,
We grow the Mo to spread the light.
It is more than style, it is a vow and cause,
A mindful stand, a mindful pause.
Day three whispers, “Keep it brave,”
Each hair a promise, each heart to save.

DR SANJEEV BANDI
Digital Campion and Mentor
CoderDojo- Mackay@ SplitSpaces
CAPTAIN, MOV~ing Mackay Cricket Club* Movember Ambassador* 1 of 2 Diamond Members of Movember Hall of Fame in Australia.

Movember Day Two

A dawn of whiskers, brave and bright,
A pledge of health in quiet might.
Mists of morning, mirrors show
A path where courage starts to grow.
Laughter tucked behind a fuzzed dawn,
The first small stubble, softly drawn.
To raise awareness, raise the voice,
For men to seek the care and choice.
A beardbud sprouting, not in vain,
But banners lifted through the rain.
With every inch that darkens slow,
We speak for those who need us know.
Faces narrate a steadfast vow,
To measure strength in help, not how.
From chats that check the mood inside,
To clinics where the hands provide
Support in numbers, warm and true,
A brotherhood that sees you through.
So let the whiskers bloom and gleam,
A flag for life, and hope, and dream.
Movember marches, step by step,
With messages shared and hearts kept.
Day Two, we stand, we stand as one,
Until every fight is bravely won.

DR SANJEEV BANDI
Digital Campion and Mentor
CoderDojo- Mackay@ SplitSpaces
CAPTAIN, MOV~ing Mackay Cricket Club* Movember Ambassador* 1 of 2 Diamond Members of Movember Hall of Fame in Australia

The First Day of Movember

The razor pauses, the mirror smiles,
A month begins with gentle trials.
One brave stroke, one growing sign,
Of care, of courage, of the lifeline.
It is not the hair, but what it shows—
That strength is more than what one knows.
To speak, to share, to check, to care,
Is how true wellness takes its air.
Lift your heart, your voice, your hand,
For brothers near, in every land.
Each ‘MO’ a badge, each step a start,
Toward healthier minds and a stronger heart.
So here is to balance, peace, and cheer,
To wellness growing year by year.
For Movember’s dawn reminds us all—
Stand taller, speak kindly, stay mindful, stand tall.

DR SANJEEV BANDI
Digital Campion and Mentor
CoderDojo- Mackay@ SplitSpaces
CAPTAIN, MOV~ing Mackay Cricket Club* Movember Ambassador* 1 of 2 Diamond Members of Movember Hall of Fame in Australia

Famous victory in Navi Mumbai

Jubilant cheers rise from Navi Mumbai’s skies,
A victory carved in grit, where fearless spirits rise.
Indian women on a radiant, daring spree,
Beating a mighty Australia, setting hearts free.
Jemima takes the stage, a storm in calm disguise,
Unbeaten, tireless, with resolute eyes.
Each stroke a stanza in a fearless, flowing psalm,
Her bat writes history, a nation’s beating psalm.
The boundary bells sing out in silver light,
As boundaries kiss the rope and vanish out of sight.
Dots and sixes weave a tapestry of might,
A showcase of courage, pure and bright.
Fielders dive like poets in a rain-softened rhyme,
Saving every ball, bending time.
The bowlers tight as drumbeats in a war-cry,
Threading lines and lengths with a patient, careful sigh.
Chants rise from stands that roar and glow,
For every girl who dreams, for every seed to sow.
Today is more than a win, more than score and run,
It is a beacon blazing bright for daughters, everyone.
Congrats to the team, to the captain’s steady hand,
To a nation’s cheers that echo across the land.
May this victory spark new dreams to unfurl,
Inspiring young hearts around this brilliant world.
Har boht mubarak ho—this triumph we hail,
A chapter of grit in India’s valiant tale.
From Navi Mumbai’s lights to every village and town,
Let pride fill the air, let joy rebound.

Dr Sanjeev BANDI
Executive Council Member
Mackay Indian Association Inc.

As a Team, MOV~ing Mackay Cricket Club has raised $ 32,805 this year in 2025 in our 15th campaign as a Team from Mackay in North Queensland and an amazing op $ 1,000,282.16 since we started as a Team in 2011 becoming the first Team in the mainland with 10 erstwhile members to break the 1 million mark this year- https://moteam.co/mov-ing-mackay-cricket-club

My blogs on A-Z of Men’s Health for 2024 and 2025 campaigns are available at

https://mackayurology.com/movember-articles/

Since 1 st July 2025, I have walked
579.6 kms till date. The members of the MOV~ing Mackay Cricket Club have walked 665.6 kms from 1st July 2025 to 17th October 2025

Here is my poetic tribute for being recognised as 1 of 2 Diamond Members of the Movember Hall of Fame at the recent MO AWARDS 2025 event.

Movember Hall of Fame — Diamond Tier
In the mirror glints a noble aim,
A sparkle born of more than fame—
For under moustache, truth and care,
Shine hearts that dare, and men who share.
They wear their growth not just for style,
But for brothers walking the longer mile.
Each whisker whispers, “You’re not alone,”
A Diamond pledge, compassion grown.
From stubble starts to glistening crown,
They lift the silent spirits down.
Their courage trims the edge of fear,
A light that burns through every year.
So raise your glass to those who strive,
To keep the Movember flame alive.
For in this Hall, the bravest gleam—
Diamond souls, the men who dream.

DR SANJEEV BANDI
CAPTAIN, MOV~ing Mackay Cricket Club
Australia’s HIGHEST INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISER

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive is a global on-road motoring event that celebrates classic cars built 40 years or older. It encourages vintage car owners and enthusiasts to dress in stylish, dapper attire and drive their classic vehicles to raise funds and awareness for men’s health issues, specifically prostate cancer and men’s mental health. The event supports the Movember Foundation, with funds raised invested in vital research and programs for these causes.

The Drive features pre-1985 cars (with some replica and run-on model exceptions) and celebrates the elegance and style of classic vehicles alongside the refined dress of participants. It is family-friendly and free to participate, organized by volunteers worldwide on a set date—in 2025, it is today Sunday, the 28th of September.

Woke up early and got my 1976 RX 5 ready for the drive to watch the sunrise at picturesque Cape Hillsborough at 5:48 am and feed the wallabies on the Beach and then take a long drive to the Lambert’s Beach lookout.

Suicide is the leading cause of death in young Australian men aged between 15-44.

I walked 9km this morning to remember the 9 Australian young men lost to suicide every day in 1 hour 14 mins and 58 seconds.

Over 3,000 Australians lose their lives to suicide every year.
These people are our family, friends and loved ones.

By taking part in the Out of the Shadows Walk, I am helping to ensure that no Australian has to face their darkest moments alone.

Every 24 seconds, someone calls the Lifeline crisis support line.

I walked to remember loved ones and help other Australians in crisis come out of the shadows and into the light.

“How and why suicides happen is incredibly complex. What we do know is that helping men establish better social connections can improve their overall wellbeing and reduce the risk of suicide.

At MOVEMBER, our mission to make lasting change and dramatically reduce the rate of male suicide, Movember funds community-based early intervention programs that address mental health through a male lens.”

BE A MAN OF MORE WORDS
Stronger social connections can reduce the risk of suicide. That means more men talking about stuff that really matters. Those conversations don’t always come easy, but we’re here to help.

GO BEYOND
BANTER
Being a man of more words isn’t about dialling up the banter. It’s about carving out space for meaningful chats about the bigger stuff in life. From talking about the kids, the bills, a new job or a setback – the right conversation can make all the difference to a mate who might be struggling.
If we all dig a little deeper, we can help prevent more men from reaching a crisis point.

I AM WALKING 9 KM TOMORROW 10 9 25 FOR WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY

Thanks to the generosity of 160 donors on 9th September 2025, I am the first individual in Australia and 2nd worldwide to raise over $20,000 AUD this year having raised $20,770 in my 18th Movember campaign to be Australia’s Highest Individual Fund Raiser again currently and 2nd worldwide and with their generosity over the last 18 campaigns raised an incredible $ 725,158 since 2008 individually-https:/mobro.co/sanjeevbandi

As a Team - MOV~ing Mackay Cricket Club has raised $ 20,770 this year in 2025 in our 15th campaign as a Team from Mackay in North Queensland and am amazing $ 988,697.16 since we started as a Team in 2011. We are hoping to be the first Team in this country to break the 1 million mark this year-https://moteam.co/mov-ing-mackay-cricket-club

Since 1 st July 2025, I have walked 346 kms till date well above my pledge of 60 kms every month during this 18th campaign in memory of the 60 men world wide we loose to suicide every hour of every day.

A Father Means....

A Father means so many things...
An understanding heart,
A source of strength and support
Right from the very start.
A constant readiness to help
In a kind and thoughtful way.
With encouragement and forgiveness
No matter what came MY way.
A special generosity and always affection, too
A Father meant so many things
When HE was a man like my FATHER.

HAPPY 9th FATHER’S DAY IN HEAVEN DAD .

Rest In Peace.

Your loving son

SANJEEV

The Movember Foundation raises awareness of Men’s Health issues to help men, fathers, brothers and sisters to cope with Prostate Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Mental Illness and Suicide. Today being Father’s Day is a great opportunity to help the cause- https://mobro.co/sanjeevbandi

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month |
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, an initiative to raise awareness and encourage early diagnosis of the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men. The campaign, led by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, involves events like The Long Run, where people can walk, run, or ride 72km to fundraise. Individuals are encouraged to talk to a doctor about testing for prostate cancer, especially those with a family history or who are over 50.
What is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month?
It is a dedicated month to increase public understanding of prostate cancer, its risks, symptoms, and the importance of early detection.
It aims to encourage men to take charge of their health by discussing testing with their doctor.
Why is it important?
Prostate cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in Australian men, affecting about one in seven men by the age of 75.
Early diagnosis significantly improves outcomes and survival rates, but only a small percentage of cases are found at stage 1.
How can you get involved?
Talk to your doctor:
Men over 50 or over 40 with a family history of prostate cancer should discuss testing with a healthcare professional.
Participate in The Long Run:
Support Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) by joining their annual campaign to run, walk, or ride 72km to raise funds and awareness for the 72 men diagnosed with prostate cancer each day.
Light up blue:
Support landmarks by encouraging them to light up in blue to raise awareness.
Who is at risk?
Age: The risk increases with age, particularly for men between 60 and 79.
Family history: A family history of prostate cancer increases your risk.
Family history of hormonal cancer: Men with a family history of any hormonal cancer should begin screening earlier.

On the 1st day of September 2025, thanks to 133 generous donors, I have been able to raise $ 18,015 already this year in my 18th Movember campaign to be Australia’s Highest Individual Fund Raiser again currently and 4th worldwide and with their generosity over the last 18 campaigns raised an incredible $ 722,403 since 2008 individually.

As a Team - MOV~ing Mackay Cricket Club has raised $ 18,015 this year in 2025 in our 15th campaign as a Team from Mackay in North Queensland and am amazing $ 985,942.16 since we started as a Team in 2011. We are hoping to be the first Team in this country to break the 1 million mark this year.

Since 1 st July 2025 I have walked 296 kms till date well above my pledge of 60 kms every month during this 18th campaign in memory of the 60 men world wide we loose to suicide every hour of every day.

Congratulations to Australia for their comprehensive win in the 3rd ODI at Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay by 276 runs and South Africa on winning the series 2-1 .

MOV~ing Mackay Cricket Club was one of the founding members of the Movember Cricket Association (https://movember.com/n/mca?mc=1) in 2011 and we have been the highest fund raising Team in the Country for the last 14 years . In 2024 we raised $81,588.02 from Mackay out of a total of $229,199 raised by the Association to top the fundraising effort.

As a Team- MOV~ing Mackay Cricket Club we have raised $16,005 in 2025 in our 15th campaign since 2011 and an incredible $ 983,932,16 as a Team from Mackay in North Qld and hope to be the first Tram in Australia to raise over the million dollars for Movember and Men’s Health.

Since 1st July 2025, I have walked 262 kms which is well above the pledge of 60 kms every month during my 18th campaign in memory of the 60 men worldwide we loose to suicide every hour of every day.