Mike Penning, MP for Hemel Hempstead, is now just over half-way through his ‘Movember’ charity fundraiser.

Mike is joining thousands of men across the country in growing a moustache to raise awareness of men’s health issues. The annual ‘Movember’ campaign supports the work of Prostate Cancer UK, the Institute of Cancer Research and Movember’s own awareness and education programme.

Mike’s ‘Movember’ page can be found here: http://mobro.co/mikepenningmp [1]

Mike said:
“I have to be honest, I am really looking forward to the shave-off on 30th November, but it’s all in a good cause and I am keen to do all I can to promote awareness of prostate and testicular cancer and the need for men to keep their health in check.

“I do strongly urge anyone who has concerns to visit the Doctor - it is easy to keep telling yourself that it is nothing, it will sort itself out, but sadly that is not always the case.

“Please support me and help raise awareness of these terrible diseases.”

In 2011 over 250,000 people took part nationwide and helped raise awareness of men’s health issues.

The shave-off will take place at 12 noon on 30th November at Marlowes Shopping Centre.

Movember is a registered charity.

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