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Hairy Fundraising for Keelys
Some of the 'Mo Bros' from Keelys solicitors sporting moustaches for the Movember campaign - from left to right Ian Meadows, Tom Parkes, Darren Walkeden, Marc Harvey and Martyn Brierley (hairy lip winner!) supported by Maxine Blakemore, Tania Golding and Natalie Peacock
A group of brave solicitors and support staff from Keelys LLP in Lichfield have taken part in the Movember Campaign where men across the globe have grown moustaches to raise awareness and vital funds for men's health.
Keelys is the only law firm in Lichfield to take part and has raised around £200 for the charity which is dedicated to supporting developments in men's health - specifically the male cancers including prostate and testicular cancers.
The group which was led by solicitor Ian Meadows started the stint clean shaven on 1st November and grew moustaches over the month. Ian reports that there was a significant dropout rate of almost 50% of the original 'Mo Bros' as they are known, due to pressure from wives and girlfriends who were less than enthusiastic about their hairy partners!
Six brave fellows completed the challenge – none of whom had ever grown a moustache before. All decided to shave once the challenge was over on 30th November!
The group were supported by their female colleagues who also agreed that they preferred their work mates clean shaven. The vote for the most impressive hairy lip went to solicitor Martyn Brierley who was considered the only one out of the group who actually suited a moustache!
Movember started in Melbourne, Australia in 2003 and last year raised £11.7 million pounds in the UK alone. The money goes towards helping men change established habits and attitudes about their health and educates them about the health risks they face in a bid to encourage men to seek early diagnosis and effective treatment.