Day 15 of December 2024, with the unrelenting support of the communities of Mackay and Whitsundays,I have gone past my target of $60,000 dollars this year individually having already raised $60,161 in 2024 and an incredible $ 704,388 since 2008. I have covered 620 kms (10.333 times the 60 kms for the 60 men who die each day globally from suicide every hour)- https://mobro.co/sanjeevbandi and 26.55% of the funds raised by the MO University Challenge( $60,161/ $226,616) and covering 620 kms (5.34%) out of 11,613 kms covered by 688 members in 183 teams in 2024

Happy International Men’s Day to all men with a heart of gold, as this day belongs to you.

A brave man takes a stand, and the spines of others are constantly strengthened as COURAGE is contagious. You offer your happiness and life for the welfare of your family and loved ones.

Let us celebrate Men’s honour and dignity; they deserve appreciation and value. Thankfully, there are some solutions available. Dive in to my MO Space - https://mobro.co/sanjeevbandi or to www.mackayurology.com/movember-articles to browse A-Z of Men’s Health blogs for 2023 and 2024.

On the 19th day of Movember 2024 it is good to remind ourselves of the following:

GET SUPPORT

GIVE SUPPORT

GO BEYOND BANTER
Being a man of more words is not about dialing up the banter. It is 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.

https://au.movember.com/mens-health/suicide-prevention

Thankfully, there are some solutions available. Dive in to my MO Space - https://mobro.co/sanjeevbandi or to www.mackayurology.com/movember-articles to browse A-Z of Men’s Health blogs for 2023 and 2024.

Suicidal behaviours are defined as thinking about or planning taking one’s own life (suicidal ideation) or attempting suicide.

Understanding the prevalence of suicidal behaviours in Australia is important as this may help to reduce stigma, increase help-seeking behaviour and improve suicide prevention activities.

Many people experience thoughts of suicide:

In 2023, there were 3,214 deaths by suicide. The age-standardised suicide rate was 11.8 per 100,000.

Three-quarters of people who died by suicide were male.

Men had a higher age-standardised suicide rate (18.0 per 100,000) than women (5.8 per 100,000).

Males aged 55-59 years had the highest age-specific suicide rate. Males aged 45-49 years accounted for the largest proportion of deaths due to suicide (10%).

Females aged 50-54 years had the highest age-specific suicide rate (10.0 deaths per 100,000). They accounted for the largest proportion of female suicide deaths (11%).

HELP US ADDRESS THIS CHALLENGE IN 2024. TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

People who experience suicidal ideation and make suicide plans are at increased risk of suicide attempts and those who experience all forms of suicidal thoughts and behaviours are at greater risk of dying by suicide

As a Team - MOV~ing Mackay Cricket Club has already raised $ 34,155 in 2024 to be the Highest Fund Raising Team in Australia and 2nd among all countries today. We have raised an incredible sum of $ 920,379.16 since 2011 as a Team from Mackay in regional Queensland and the Founding Member and Highest ever Fund Raising Team in the Movember Cricket Association Challenge  - https://moteam.co/mov-ing-mackay-cricket-club

The Movember inspired A- Z of Men’s Health blogs for the 2023 and 2024 campaigns are available for view at www. mackayurology.com/movember-articles

It is Monday the 14th of October 2024, and with the incredible support of the caring communities of Mackay and Whitsundays I have individually been able to raise $ 33,890 with the contributions of 295 generous donors to be Australia’s Highest Individual Fund Raiser for Movember till date again in 2024 and 2nd worldwide. In all the caring communities of Mackay and Whitsundays have helped me raise an amazing $ 678,117 since 2008 for Movember Foundation and I am proud to be their Movember Community Ambassador and Hall of Fame Member. I have covered 348.5 kms (5.808 times the 60 kms) and 168.5 kms more than the 180 kms pledged for the months of July, August and September at 60 km/month as part of my pledge to run/walk 60 km every month during this Movember 2024 campaign from 1st July 2024 till the end of the campaign for the 60 men who die each day globally from suicide every hour that is 1 every minute of every day.

The Movember inspired A- Z of Men’s Health blogs for the 2023 and 2024 campaigns are available for view at www. mackayurology.com/movember-articles

As a Team - MOV~ing Mackay Cricket Club has already raised $ 28,065 in 2024 to be the Highest Fund Raising Team in Australia and among all countries today. We have raised an incredible sum of $ 914,289.16 since 2011 as a Team from Mackay in regional Queensland and the Founding Member and Highest ever Fund Raising Team in the Movember Cricket Association Challenge

It is Monday the 30th of September 2024, and with the incredible support of the caring communities of Mackay and Whitsundays I have individually been able to raise $ 26,505 with the contributions of 251 generous donors to be Australia’s Highest Individual Fund Raiser for Movember till date again in 2024 and 3rd worldwide. In all the caring communities of Mackay and Whitsundays have helped me raise an amazing $ 670,732 since 2008 for Movember Foundation and I am proud to be their Movember Community Ambassador and Hall of Fame Member. I have covered 292 kms(4.867times the 60 kms) and 112 kms more than the 180 kms pledged for the months of July, August and September at 60 km/month as part of my pledge to run/walk 60 km every month during this Movember 2024 campaign from 1st July 2024 till the end of the campaign for the 60 men who die each day globally from suicide every hour that is 1 every minute of every day.

As a Team - MOV~ing Mackay Cricket Club has already raised $ 26,705 in 2024 to be the Highest Fund Raising Team in Australia currently and 2nd among all countries . We have raised an incredible sum of $ 912,929.16 since 2011 as a Team from Mackay in regional Queensland and the Founding Member and Highest ever Fund Raising Team in the Movember Cricket Association Challenge .

It is Friday the 13th of September 2024, and the day after ‘ R U OK’ Day, I have individually been able to raise $ 24,260 with the contributions of 220 generous donors to be Australia’s Highest Individual Fund Raiser for Movember till date again in 2024 and 3rd worldwide. In all the caring communities of Mackay and Whitsundays have helped me raise an amazing $ 668,487 since 2008 for Movember Foundation and I am proud to be their Movember Community Ambassador and Hall of Fame Member. I have covered 230 kms(3.833 times the 60 kms) as part of my pledge to run/walk 60 km every month during this Movember 2024 campaign from 1st July 2024 till the end of the campaign for the 60 men who die each day globally from suicide every hour that is 1 every minute of every day- https://mobro.co/sanjeevbandi

As a Team - MOV~ing Mackay Cricket Club has already raised $ 24,460 in 2024 and an incredible sum of $ 910,684.16 since 2011 as a Team from Mackay in regional Queensland and the Founding Member and Highest ever Fund Raising Team in the Movember Cricket Association Challenge - https://moteam.co/mov-ing-mackay-cricket-club

We are proud to celebrate ‘R U OK’ Day on 12th September 2024

As of today -12th of September 2024, the 2nd Thursday in September 2024 and ‘ R U OK’ Day, I have individually been able to raise $ 23,915 with the contributions of 216 generous donors to be Australia’s Highest Individual Fund Raiser for Movember till date again in 2024 and 3rd worldwide. In all I have raised an amazing $ 668,142 since 2008 for Movember Foundation with the support of a caring community in Mackay and Whitsundays and am proud to be a Movember Community Ambassador and Hall of Fame Member. I have covered 226 kms(3.67 times the 60 kms) as part of my pledge to run/walk 60 km every month during this Movember 2024 campaign from 1st July 2024 till the end of the campaign for the 60 men who die each day globally from suicide every hour that is 1 every minute of every day.

As a Team - MOV~ing Mackay Cricket Club has already raised $ 24,115 in 2024 and an incredible sum of $ 910,339.16 since 2011 as a Team from Mackay in regional Queensland and the Founding Member and Highest ever Fund Raising Team in the Movember Cricket Association Challenge

Moustaches have been shaved, leaderboards have been closed, and eternal glory has been achieved.

It is my great honour to announce the Top 5 from this year’s Mo University Challenge.

Collectively, this community of 1,353 Mo’s from 291 teams across Australia raised an incredible $285,386. Just unbelievable.

This is where change is being made. You are the people creating a better future for men’s health. So from the tips of our moustaches to the bottom of our hearts, thank you to each and every one of you for the wonderful impact you’ve made.

Keep on changing the world,
Josh from Team Movember

Some serious movement in the rankings, and even more serious funds raised, with the Mo Uni Challenge cracking $200,000 for 2023!

These funds go directly to lifesaving programs, helping men live healthier, longer lives. Every one of you has made that possible - thank you.

The leaderboards don't close until the 12th of December, so put in that final push and share those Mo Spaces far and wide! Could there be a late shift in the top 5?

Time to bring it home,
Josh from Team Movember

Wow oh wow. Halfway through and we are blown away by your support.

We've had 24-hour relays, 60km solos, moustache tattoos... and we're only getting started.

Uni Mo's of Australia, give yourselves a huge pat on the back and keep up the incredible work. A big couple of weeks of goodness on the way.

Inspired by you all,
Josh from Team Movember

ONE DAY TO MO.

I hope those follicles are fretting and those sneakers are laced up as tomorrow we MO!

Make sure you SHAVEDOWN tomorrow so those upper lip slugs grow fresh from the 1st of Movember!

Mover's - get cracking on Mo 1 and make sure you post a pic! Can't wait to see all of the pic's posted in this Challenge!

No matter what you do for Movember your effort are inspiring change and stopping men from dying too young.

Mo On,
Ollie

We got 2 weeks to Mo!

Make sure you let your crews know your plans for Movember - inspire them to join your team and together - have a bit of fun doin good for Men's Health!

This is the spot where all you Uni Mo's can chew the fat - update your Mo peers on what you are doing to change the face of Men's Health within your community!

Would love to see some updates from you all!

Mo On,
Ollie