Movember no more

Prostate Cancer Foundation shaves off fundraiser

Brace yourself, men - Movember is no more.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand has announced today it will no longer be involved in ‘Movember' fund raising campaigns after a falling out with its Australian organisers.

The fundraising phenomenon, which saw men nationwide grow a moustache during the month of November to raise money for the disease, raised $2 million last year and nearly $3 million over its two year run.

The Foundation said demands by the Australian based ‘Movember' fund raising organisation, which sought to approve how and when donations could be spent in New Zealand were "not acceptable".

"We had a number of discussions with Movember about this but were told that unless we spent the money in a time frame approved by them, and on projects approved by them, then we would not be the beneficiary of any further Movember campaigns in New Zealand," said Prostate Cancer Foundation president Barry Young.

"We found such a demand untenable."

Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer among males and kills more than 550 men a year in New Zealand.

"Movember proved to be an absolutely brilliant way to raise both money and the profile of prostate cancer, and we thank everyone who participated."

 Mr Young said it was unlikely that the dispute could be resolved. "People need to know we're disappointed, but there's a principle at stake." 

- © Fairfax NZ News

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Tim   #2   05:26 pm Jan 28 2009

I'm absolutely stupified by this decision. How could a relationship, where an organisation benefits millions for their research and profile fall apart?

Alastair Laing   #1   05:26 pm Jan 28 2009

This is a major blow. As a sufferer of Prostate cancer, I am appalled at the narrow minded attitude. Anything to raise awareness of this hidden disease is welcome. I see waiting rooms full of men who delayed seeing their doctor. All not so confident of a cure. Stop being so self rightious and reinstate it, if for no other reason than to raise awareness

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