TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2020 /CNW/ – November 1st marks the beginning of the 14th annual Movember campaign in Canada, where Canadians from coast to coast will Grow, Move or Host to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.
To kick-off this year’s efforts, Toronto Fire Services and Brampton Fire and Emergency Services will bring their Movember themed fire trucks together to officially commence The Great Canadian Fire Challenge, where firefighters across the country come together (virtually) to raise funds and awareness for men’s health. Last year, more than 1,500 firefighters on 200 teams, representing every province and territory in Canada, raised nearly $450,000 to stop men dying too young. For more information or to join the Movember movement, please visit Movember.com.
WHAT: Toronto Fire Services & Brampton Fire & Emergency Services – Movember themed fire trucks at the historic Fire Hall at the CNE
WHEN: MONDAY, MOVEMBER 2ND, 2020
WHERE: Toronto Fire Station 346 at CNE
90 Quebec St., Toronto, ON, M6K 3C3
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About Movember:
Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health on a global scale, focusing on mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. The charity raises funds to deliver innovative, breakthrough research and support programs that enable men to live happier, healthier and longer lives. Committed to disrupting the status quo, millions have joined the movement, helping fund over 1,250 projects around the world. In addition to tackling key health issues faced by men, Movember is working to encourage men to stay healthy in all areas of their life, with a focus on men staying socially connected and becoming more open to discussing their health and significant moments in their lives. The charity’s vision is to have an everlasting impact on the face of men’s health. To donate or learn more, please visit Movember.com.
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