Movember raises funds for Prostate Cancer, and is in full swing but it’s not too late to get involved. Supporting Movember as it is very basic but effective way for men to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer. Many famous celebrities have battled cancer as you will see below. Cancer doesnt discriminate. A good portion of well known men have been diagnosed with Prostate cancer. Many of them now support fundraisers towards cancer research. Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer to men, as one in six men get this disease. To support Movember, all you have to do is grow a Moustache for charity. moore Movember: Celebrities That Battled Cancer Roger Moore Prostate Cancer Survivor Since 2004, the Movember Foundation has run Movember events to raise awareness and funds for men’s health issues. The focus in the beginning being for fundraising and awareness for prostate cancer and depression. It was started in Australia and New Zealand in 2004 but was so successful that in 2007, Movember events were launched in Ireland, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Greece, Spain, the United Kingdom, Israel, South Africa, and the United States. The rules of conduct given on the Movember site are:- Once registered at movember each mo bro must begin the 1st of Movember with a clean-shaven face. For the entire month of Movember each mo bro must grow and groom a moustache. There is to be no joining of the mo to your side burns. (That’s considered a beard.) There is to be no joining of the handlebars to your chin. Each mo bro must conduct himself like a true country gentleman Many NHL team websites are promoting Movember as well. Players will grow their moustaches throughout the month. One of the more famous faces and cancer survivor below with a moustache is Robert De Niro robert de niro Movember: Celebrities That Battled Cancer Acclaimed actor Rober De Niro found out he had Prostate Cancer in October 2003 after a regular check-up. Deniro’s prognosis looked good from the beginning, as doctors praised his efforts to keep in good health. His representative, Stan Rosenfield, stated back then: “Doctors say the condition was detected at an early stage because of regular checkups. Because of the early detection and his excellent physical condition, doctors project a full recovery.” Jack Layton Jack Layton passed away several years after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. jack Movember: Celebrities That Battled Cancer Jack Layton Canadian Politician Some other Actors that had Prostate Cancer. Roger Moore James Bond underwent successful surgery for prostate cancer in 1993. (You only live twice!) Harry Belafonte Actor Harry Belafonte now is an activist for prostate cancer survivorship was diagnosed in 1996. Belafonte decided to conduct lectures about his bout with prostate cancer so others may “improve their cancer experience and help themselves,” he said. Bob Dole Senator Bob Dole was diagnosed in 1991 and was treated with surgery. Senator Bob Dole has taken a strong leadership role as an advocate for the early detection and treatment of prostate cancer, since his own successful treatment for the disease Colin Powell Powell underwent surgery in 2003 for prostate cancer. He made a full recovery, becoming a prostate cancer survivor. Powell has contributed his time to Prostate Conditions Education Council, a non-profit that each year sponsors Prostate Cancer Awareness Week (PCAW). John Kerry John Kerry’s prostate cancer was detected through a normal PSA test. It was significantly higher than the last PSA test, but still with the normal range. He was diagnosed in 2002 and has made a full recovery. Prostate cancer took his father and breast cancer his wife. He cycles for cancer fundraising each year. Joe Torre Former manager of the New York Yankees battled prostate cancer in 1999. He reportedly said he suffered no symptoms . He opted for a prostatectomy. Torre works with The Home Run Challenge. It helps baseball fans join the fight against prostate cancer by raising money for research through monetary pledges based upon each home run hit in 60 selected games Robert Goulet: Diagnosed in 1993 at the age of 60 after a routine blood test for insurance purposes, Goulet underwent a radical prostatectomy and is now free of prostate cancer. He has remained an outspoken prostate cancer advocate. Nelson Mandela Former President of South Africa, nelson Mandela was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2001. It is reported that he went through radiation therapy as treatment. Rudy Guliani Former Mayor of New York, Rudy Giuliani was diagnosed in 2000, nineteen years after his father died of the same disease. His diagnosis was prompted by high PSA levels. Arnold Palmer Palmer was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 1997. 8 weeks after surgery, he was on back on the green golfing. But he started a charity auction called Arnie’s Army. A fundraising auction featuring authentic signed Arnold Palmer memorabilia helps raise awareness and generate much-needed funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation and their efforts to CURE prostate cancer. Pierre Elliot Trudeau: The Prime Minister of Canada died of prostate cancer in 2000 at the age of 80. Alec Guinness: While battling glaucoma, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in January 2000. In July 2000, he was diagnosed with advanced liver cancer and died a month later on August 5, 2000. Bill Bixby: Diagnosed in 1991. He succumbed to the disease on November 21, 1993. The list goes on. Frank Zappa-Musician, Jerry Orbach-Actor, Lewis, Jerry Lewis-Actor, Steven Stills-Musician, Charleton Heston-Actor guiness Movember: Celebrities That Battled Cancer Alec Guiness crosby stills nash today1 Movember: Celebrities That Battled Cancer Steven Stills (Middle) Crosby,Stills,and Nash heston1 Movember: Celebrities That Battled Cancer Charleton Heston zappa1 Movember: Celebrities That Battled Cancer Frank Zappa As you can see from the table below from the Movember Canada site which updates it hourly the participants and fundraising is substantial with $37 Million raised so far and 1 million participants worldwide.
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