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Movember - Changing the Face of Men's Health

Image Source Page http://epguides.com/LifeandTimesofGrizzlyAdams/ Well, October is over, and the pink will eventually fade, and now it's November. Pardon me, Movember . Time for men to take it all off. Facial hair that is.  Let’s face it, men are known to be more indifferent towards their health, especially when compared to the efforts of women, who proactively and publicly address their health issues in a way not traditionally seen with men. As a result, today the levels of awareness, understanding and funding for support of male health issues, like prostate cancer, lag significantly behind causes such as breast cancer. From http://us.movember.com/mens-health/

Spreading the Word - Halftime Lessons: St. Baldrick's Day

One of my Entrecard droppers is participating in an awesome fund raiser for cancer research. It's called St. Baldric's and focuses on children experiencing cancer. I'm Shaving My Head March 21st!! Are you reading this? Then I need YOUR help! On March 21st I shave my head for St. Baldrick's children's cancer research...Please help by donating $5, $10, $100...whatever you can afford!! Think about it... if we each give just a little, we could give SO MUCH!! From the site: St. Baldrick's is the world's largest volunteer-driven fundraising event for childhood cancer research. Thousands of volunteers shave their heads in solidarity of children with cancer, while requesting donations of support from friends and family. At a St. Baldrick's event, something amazing happens. People who normally shy away from the very thought of childhood cancer find themselves compelled to support this cause after looking into the face of these brave children who are smilin...