Movember

Our societies are a great way to get involved with Movember and support men’s mental and physical health. Whether this is through a sports tournament, bake sale, charity circle and more, we have plenty of options!

Warwick Raising and Giving (RAG) are a great place to start, as they lead with Movember initiatives on campus. See their Instagram for details of all events they’re leading throughout the year, or to get in touch about an initiative you and your society are running.

Other society events:

The OddBalls Foundation is coming to the piazza and bringing their ‘Odd Pod’, raising awareness for testicular cancer. The OddPod trailer will provide a space for men to check their balls for any unusual signs, with users who donate to the charity receiving a free pair of Oddballs underwear as a thank-you!

• Location: Main campus, piazza
• Date: Tuesday 19 November (International Men’s Day)
• Times – 9am - 4pm

Drop by and find out more

Team Warwick is all about supporting everyone to feel confident and empowered through staying active. Warwick Sport are supporting men to open up about their mental and physical health through a variety of events and information – please see below and visit their website to book!

• £5 Gym Day Pass, available for 1 day on Tuesday 19 November and Monday 25 November only.
• FREE health checks in collaboration with Warwick Medical School, starting on Thursday 31 Oct. Running every Thursday and Friday until Thursday 12 December (excluding Friday 15 November) from 9am – 3pm.
• The Shed: It Takes Balls To Talk. Hosting a variety of talks by charity It Takes Balls to Talk, this Warwick Arts Centre creation aims to encourage safe discourse about mental health.
• Movember 5k Wellbeing Run around campus, to raise awareness for Movember. At the end of this run, you will be invited to help paint The Shed being built in the Arts Centre.
• Mental Health Awareness Talk from Dr Alex Cotton, founder of charity “It Takes Balls to Talk”. Warwick Arts Centre, Tuesday 26 November from 16:00 – 18:00.

The SU is proud to support some wonderful charities that encourage everyone to open up more about men’s mental and physical health. If you would like inspiration about charities to fundraise for, or would like help for yourself or a friend, please check out:

• Movember – Movember is the leading charity raising awareness of men’s health. Working with global men’s health partners, the Movember foundation funds collaborative projects that address prostate cancer, testicular cancer, men’s mental health, and suicide prevention. Since 2003, their ‘Grow a Mo’ campaign has encouraged men to grow a moustache in the month of November, all to raise money for their cause.
• The Oddballs Foundation – The Oddballs Foundation is a testicular cancer awareness charity that encourages those with testicles to check their balls regularly and to gather together as a community to raise awareness of men’s health, removing stigma through fundraising events and university outreach programs.
• CALM – The Campaign Against Living Miserably is a suicide prevention charity, looking to support those that are struggling with suicidal thoughts to navigate the issues that are making them feel miserable. They provide tools and resources, and you can access their helpline from 5pm – midnight every day by calling 0800 58 58 58.
• Men's Health Forum: This charity promotes the health and well-being of men and boys through research, advocacy, and public health campaigns.
• Prostate Cancer UK: Focused on prostate cancer awareness, research, and support for those affected, this charity provides resources for patients and their families.
• Testicular Cancer UK: Dedicated to raising awareness about testicular cancer, this charity provides information and support for those affected by the disease.