MEDIA ADVISORY: Movember: Uniting the Kitchener-Waterloo Area in the Fight Against Prostate Cancer and Men's Mental Health Issues

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Movember: Uniting the Kitchener-Waterloo Area in the Fight Against Prostate Cancer and Men's Mental Health Issues

Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario – October 26, 2023 – The Kitchener-Waterloo community is gearing up for another impactful Movember, a month dedicated to raising awareness about men's health issues, including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. Throughout November, the Kitchener-Waterloo area will come together to support this global movement, encouraging men to grow mustaches and engage in conversations about their health.

Raising Awareness, One Moustache at a Time

Movember, an international campaign, has gained significant traction in Kitchener-Waterloo over the years. The campaign aims to spark important conversations about men's health while raising funds for crucial research and support programs. This year, individuals, businesses, and organizations across Kitchener-Waterloo are joining forces to contribute to this noble cause.

Community Engagement and Support

Local businesses, sports teams, schools, and community organizations in Kitchener-Waterloo are actively participating in Movember initiatives. Fundraising events and awareness campaigns are planned throughout November. These events provide platforms for open discussions about men's health, emphasizing the significance of early detection, mental health support and the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

Get Involved - Attend a Movember Event!

You can visit several Movember Events starting on November 3rd where Movember KW will be set up in the Community Corner at the Kitchener Rangers Game

November 4, 2023 A MAGICAL EVENING FOR MOVEMBER is happening at Apollo Cinema. This Comedy Magic show runs from 6-8pm and will be fun for all ages! Tickets are $25 with $10 from each ticket going to Movember.  Get tickets at https://apollocinema.ca/movies/sin-city-illusions-a-magical-evening-for-movember/

November 11, 2023 Catch the Men's Health Fundraiser at Edelweiss Tavern.  Doors open at 7pm

November 25, 2023 Marks the return of the MOVEMBER KIDS event and this time it will be hosted at The Court at Laurelwood from 10am-Noon. There will lots of photo opps, kids activities and Movember themed fun! More info can be found  at https://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.com/2023/10/movember-kids-kw-returns-november-25.html

Plus Wellington Brewery will be raising funds again this year with a special brew! More news on that coming soon!

Do you know another great Movember event happening in the area? Email the details to fostermcdonald@rogers.com or DM + Tag @MovemberKW

About Movember

Movember is the leading charity dedicated to changing the face of men's health around the world. Through the power of the moustache, funds raised during the month of November are used to support innovative research and life-changing programs, focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Lisa McDonald, Co-chair of Movember KW

fostermcdonald@rogers.com

519-721-4836

MEDIA ADVISORY: Ways to Support Movember That Don't Require You to Grow a Moustache

 

Lisa McDonald and Diane Morgan, the Co-Chairs of Movember KW are in their 13th year of Movember and have never needed to grow a moustache to support Men's Health.

"While we have definitely had face-painted and sticker moustaches in the past, sporting a moustache is only one of the ways to support Movember" - Lisa McDonald Co-Chair Movember KW

"A moustache is the symbol of Movember, but getting the word out in our community is what is most important to us" - Diane Morgan Co-Chair Movember KW

This year you can support Movember in the way that best suits you.  

- Move for Movember and join the 60 for 60 Challenge https://ca.movember.com/get-involved/move

- Go out for Dinner at East Side Marios https://www.eastsidemarios.com/en/movember.html

- Attend a Movember Themed Event and donate there

There are various Movember events in the area and the first starts today!

Local Movember Events 

October 28 - Kick Off Movember with the release of Pencil Thin Lager at Wellington Brewery from 5-7pm

November 8 - Movember KW Co-Chair, Lisa McDonald will be speaking at Waterloo Brewing for Tampon Tuesday 6-8pm

November 18 - Movember KW will be at the Community Corner at the Kitchener Rangers Game

November 26 - Throw for the Mo Cornhole Tournament in Guelph at the Italian Canadian Club

December 8 - Vegas-style Magic Show with a portion of tickets sales donated to Movember (info TBD)

For more local Movember events, follow Instagram.com/MovemberKW or join the #KWmov Fans and Participants Facebook Group

For all other information about MovemberKW contact Lisa McDonald at fostermcdonald@rogers.com

Mabel's Labels and Movember KW FUNdraisier

#MabelsLables + #KWmov! With everyone heading#BackToSchool we recommend that you label everything going to school/camp/dance class/soccer field with Mabel's Labels. Their labels are waterproof and come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Shop online at
https://mabelslabels.ca/en_CA/fundraising/support & choose Movember KW from the list

After selected, a little note will come up saying "YOU ARE NOW SUPPORTING MOVEMBER KW" near the top of your screen & it will fade away soon after.

Just by buying something super helpful, you'll also be doing your part to raise funds for MOVEMBER KW! Thanks everyone!

STAY TUNED
Want to meet Mabel? Stay tuned to our Facebook.com/MovemberKW to see where she will show up! 


#kwawesome #wrawesome #watreg #movember

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: KITCHENER WATERLOO CELEBRATES THE RETURN OF MOVEMBER WITH COMMUNITY EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES

Movember KW is going into its 9th year and to celebrate they want to keep you busy throughout the month.

   

The month kicks off with the 3rd Annual Mo Poker event at Core Lounge this Saturday November 3rd at 5pm.  The Movember competitions continue the following day at the Edelweiss Tavern with the November 4th Stache Bash Cornhole Tournament beginning at 2pm. 

   

On Saturday November 10th everyone is invited to attend the Free Movember Kids KW event at Kitchener Market from 10am-Noon. Activities include face painted moustaches, moustache cooking baking, special guest appearances and always popular photo booth. That evening Maxwells will be hosting their 8th Movember Charity concert beginning at 7:30pm

   

Visit Movember KW at the Kitchener Rangers Community Corner during the November 16th game vs. the Saginaw Spirit. Also, that evening the Edelweiss Tavern will be having their annual Head Shave Fundraiser. After raising over $86,000 last year, this year the Edelweiss Team hopes to raise $100,000 for Movember Canada!

    

Movember KW will be at the KW Titans Community Corner on Thursday November 22nd as the Titans take on Windsor Express.

     

In addition to the events listed above, we know that local schools, organizations, businesses and individuals will be raising funds for Movember as well.

    

Men growing moustaches become walking, talking billboards for men’s health. The best part about Movember is that before a dollar is raised…1000’s of men across Canada and the world are growing moustaches and starting conversations that are changing people’s lives. This is called the “power of the moustache. - via the Movember Foundation

 

We want to encourage both the men and women of Kitchener Waterloo to get involved with Movember KW this year.

For more information about Movember KW or any of the events listed above visit https://www.facebook.com/MovemberKW or

To connect with the Movember KW Co-Chairs Lisa McDonald and Diane Morgan please email fostermcdonald@rogers.com

Additional information about MOVEMBER can be found at http://movember.com

 

 

Mabels Labels Fundraiser for Movember KW

#MablesLables + #KWmov! With everyone heading #BackToSchool we recommend that you label everything coming to school/camp/dance class/soccer field with Mabel's Labels. Their labels are waterproof and come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Shop online at campaigns.mabelslabels.com and choose Movember KW from the list
or head to this direct link
https://mabelslabels.com/c/?funId=9375&cur_website=base
Next you should see a page that says Movember KW Welcomes You. Once you select the Click here to buy button the next screen will say you are supporting Movember KW in the top left side of the page.
Just by buying something super helpful, you'll also be doing your part to raise funds for MOVEMBER KW! Thanks everyone!
#kwawesome #wrawesome #watreg #movember

Aug 13th “Mental Health Day” w/ Clint Malarchuk, COST $10 via Movember KW

During the week-long (August 11-18) International Softball Congress 2018 World Fastball Tournament in Kitchener ON, Monday August 13th will be designated “Mental Health Day”, featuring former National Hockey League goaltender Clint Malarchuk.

***Due to the graphic nature of some content, it is recommended that audience members are 13+. Please click on following link for summary of the on-ice accident "Bleeding Out".

https://www.playerstribune.com/en-us/articles/clint-malarchuk-bleeding-out

Being the Co-chairs for Movember KW we thought we would inform the community about this upcoming event while tickets are still available.

Clint Malarchuk will be giving his speech about Mental Health twice that day.  Each talk is approximately 2 hours in length and the cost to attend is $10 per session.

The available times are at 9am and 4pm on Monday August 13, 2018 at the Edelweiss Tavern in Kitchener Ontario.  In order to attend you must buy your tickets online in advance. The info for the event can be found on the Movember KW facebook page or by clicking the image below. 

 

PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE A LIMITED AMOUNT OF TICKETS AVAILABLE so we suggest you purchase your tickets before they are gone.

You can learn more about Clint Malarchuk by visting the links below

Website: http://www.malarchuk.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClintMalarchuk30

Twitter: https://twitter.com/cmalarchuk

Movember Kids KW @ The #KitchenerMarket November 11, 2017 10am-Noon

https://www.facebook.com/events/123435344981561

Stuff to do with your kids in Kitchener Waterloo and the #KitchenerMarket Present #Movember Kids KW. A ***FREE*** Family Event from 10am-Noon in The Upper Marketplace Kitchen!
Confirmed for the event so far
*Moustache Cookie Baking & Decorating by Little Magic Parties

*Facepainting by Bre Creative
*Activity Sheets from Sportco Source for Sports
* Artshine-Arts4all Craft
*Photo Booth by Gary's Lens Photography
*Landmark Cinemas Waterloo prizes
*OurPlace Early Years Centre activities
*MovemberKW themed fun
*Titus The Titan from the KW Titans

Plus, other special guests to be announced. Watch our facebook event page for more info https://www.facebook.com/events/123435344981561

 

Please note we will be recognizing the moment of silence at 11am for Remembrance Day.

Not able to attend but still want to donate to MOVEMBER? Make your donation at http://mosista.co/LisaMcDonald

http://mosista.co/LisaMcDonald

Fresh Fuel 4 School: Meal Prep 4 Kids Launch @ #KitchenerMarket – Free Event September 30, 2017

Mark your calendars! September 30, 2017 is the launch of a new family friendly program happening at Kitchener Market in Downtown Kitchener.

We’ll be there showing how Movember KW promotes healthy lifestyles in Kitchener Waterloo and we will be joined by our friends from Nutrition For Learning and Our Place Early Years Centre plus many other great local partners.

The launch event happens from 10am-NOON at the Kitchener Market Upper Marketplace Kitchen followed by a kids concert.

Event Info

Start the week off on the right foot by getting the kids involved with making simple, healthy snacks for the week with certified health coach, Cassandra Eggleton.

•Free
•Ages: 12 and under (parent needs to be present for kids ages eight and under)
•Prep, make and bag food to take home.

Please join us for this new program aimed at introducing kids to safe cooking and healthy eating.

"Fresh Fuel 4 School" event will feature:

MOVEMBER KW

NUTRITION FOR LEARNING

OUR PLACE EARLY YEARS CENTRE plus all this…
•Cooking demonstrations and sampling
•Kitchen safety lessons
•Arts and crafts with Art Shine
•Proper knife handling instructions
•Facepainting with Bre Creative
•An Erick Traplin kids concert at noon!

And a variety of other fun and educational activities! http://www.kitchenermarket.ca/en/Calendar/Details.aspx?Id=04be50ea-91f7-4d4d-87d5-0f786c743649

Want to be sure you get all the updated info? Then be sure to RSVP https://www.facebook.com/groups/2369595749/permalink/10155564439555750/
 

MOVEMBER KW MEDIA ADVISORY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DIANE MORGAN AND LISA MCDONALD BECOME THE CO-CHAIRS OF THE MOVEMBER KW COMMITTEE.

For several years now Diane Morgan and Lisa McDonald been part of the MOVEMBER KW Committee. The yearly Movember Campaign has changed quite a bit in the time they came on board to raise awareness about MOVEMBER. For the past seven years they have supported Movember in the form of events and social media coverage to bring attention to Prostate Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Physical Health, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. While many think that only men that can grow moustaches can participate in Movember, Diane and Lisa have been part of the Movember KW campaign since its inception and do their part to show that everyone, no matter their age or gender, can be involved with Movember. To prove this, they partner with the Kitchener Market for an annual Movember Kids KW event that educates young children and their families about Movember. Each year their event attracts hundreds of attendees and trends on social media channels locally.

 

According to Movember Canada, the 2016 Movember KW Campaign had over 1000 participants from the Kitchener Waterloo area and $200,000 was raised within our local community to support Movember. John Wilkie of Movember Canada had this to say “Movember is proud of the tens of thousands of Canadians that volunteer their time and effort to independently raise funds and awareness, every year, in the name of men’s health. With a number of fundraising options, there are so many ways people can support Movember and help stop men dying too young.”

According to Lisa “Kitchener Waterloo is known as a community that helps. Whether it’s shoveling a neighbour’s driveway or hosting a fundraising event, the citizens of Kitchener Waterloo are willing to lend a hand” she also mentions that since many people were online for Bell Let’s Talk Day, a day that supports Kids Help Phone which is a Movember mental health partner, and Feburary 4th is World Cancer Day they thought now was the right time to make their announcement” Diane goes on to say that “Finding fun and innovative ways to inform the local community about important issues can be a challenge, but can we very rewarding as well, so this year we plan to step up and make an impact” These are just a few of the remarks they mention about the giving spirit found in Kitchener Waterloo, and why they have decided to co-chair the 2017 Movember KW campaign. 

 

In addition to Lisa and Diane, Beth Warren known for organizing the Mid Mo with Movember KW community partner McCabes, will be joining them as well as past chair Kevin O’Reilly and former Big MOs On Campus participants Carson and Mallory Rellinger.  New to the Movember KW committee this year is Jorge Meneses, who kicked off his first year as a MoBro with a poker tournament for Movember and Kirk Grady of the Edelweiss Tavern team that made the Top 5 fundraising teams for all of Movember Canada last year.  Together they plan to make Movember 2017, a Movember to remember.

 

For more information about Movember KW be sure to visit their social pages.

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MovemberKW

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/movemberkw

Or email Lisa and Diane at fostermcdonald@rogers.com

Additional information about MOVEMBER can be found at http://movember.com

Movember CrowdFUND(rais)ING - Crowdfunding For Donations

Celebrating Being A MoSista Year 4

Everyone loves little perks that come with crowdfunding so I decided to take that idea and turn it into CrowdFUNDRAISING for my 2013 #Movember Campaigning (online donations). I'd like to think of it as bringing my own twist to Crowdfunding!

DONATE $1 or more to my MoSpace mosista.co/LisaMcDonald AND GET AN INTERNET Hi5

DONATE $5 or more to my MoSpace mosista.co/LisaMcDonald AND GET A FOLLOW FRIDAY SHOUTOUT  from @Those2Girls FOR THE REMAINING FRIDAYS IN Movember

DONATE $10 or more to my MoSpace mosista.co/LisaMcDonald and be able to GUEST POST once about any Family Friendly topic you wish on the Stuff To Do With Your Kids In KW blog.

And by the way do know that you get a tax receipt too?

Movember Kids KW 2013 at Kitchener Market Kids In The Kitchen

Check out this year's event image then scroll to the details below



Movember Kids KW 2013

Make It A Movember To Remember

Fall will be here before you know it and that means getting ready for Movember. Last year was the first Movember Kids KW event held at the Kitchener Market.  The event had something for everyone! There was Moustache themed cooking, facepainted moustaches, Movember activities and giveaways and special guests too!

We are happy to announce that this year's Movember Kids KW will be taking place Saturday November 9 2013.  Once again it will be hosted by Those2Girls and the Kitchener Market Kids In The Kitchen.

For the second Movember Kids KW event we will be partnering with BreCreative and Sportco Source For Sports.  We'll be announcing other guests and activities over the next few weeks.  To keep up to date with this year's Movember Kids KW make sure to join our Stuff To Do With Your Kids In Kitchener Waterloo Facebook Group!


Stuff To Do With Your Kids In Kitchener Waterloo Facebook Group

From there you can RSVP to the Movember Kids KW event. Just like last year it FREE community event to raise awareness of Movember Canada!

Looking to be part of Movember Kids KW? We are on the hunt for door prizes! If you have any giveaways that you wish to donate to Movember Kids KW be sure to email fostermcdonald@rogers.com with the Movember Kids KW in the subject line.

** Please note it must be a truly FREE prize. (IE we will not accept a "Gift With Purchase" or "Coupon for a percentage off"type of prizes) ** 

We look forward to seeing you at this Family Friendly Event!

Don't Forget To RSVP!
Lisa and Diane
aka @Those2Girls




Movember Kids KW 2013