Twenty years. Plenty of questionable moustaches. One very personal cause. This is my 20th year of growing a mo and raising awareness and funds for men’s health. My original motivation was Dad’s diagnosis with prostate cancer. He’s been battling it for more than 25 years and, more recently, has been fighting bladder cancer too. Now 90, Dad continues to inspire me with his resilience. He’s also a powerful reminder to keep on top of our health and get regular check-ups. His brother wasn’t so lucky. Over the years, the reasons for taking part have kept growing. Last year, two close mates were rocked by bladder and bowel cancer. Both are still fighting. This year, another mate has been hit hard by mouth cancer and has a long battle ahead. Other close friends are wrestling with mental health challenges. And I’ve got my own stuff going on too — both physical and mental. This is personal. It’s about our dads, brothers, mates and ourselves. It’s about making time for the conversations and check-ups that are too easy to put off. So, as Movember comes around again, please book that annual health check. Speak up about anything that’s worrying you. And please, please check in on your mates. Ask how they’re really going, make time to listen, and keep checking in. If you can, please support my 20th Movember with a donation. Every contribution helps keep the focus on men’s health and supports the work of Movember. Thanks for backing me, my mo, and a cause that means so much to me. Dugald / Doogs