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movember mo-gress report
Media Release
27th November 2014
movember mo-gress report
With nearly a month of growth under their noses, New Zealanders are now proudly flaunting their Mo’s. Battling through the itch, and finally evolving from a mere shadow to proper lipholstery, Kiwi men are certainly growing attached to their Movember alter egos.
More than 11,000 everyday New Zealanders are taking part in the annual Mo-growing extravaganza to raise funds and awareness for men’s health, including some familiar faces who are gaining Mo-mentum in their moustachery this Movember:
 | Richie McCaw McCaw created Mo history when he played his 100th test as captain of the All Blacks with a striking trucker Mo. Just this week Richie shaved his Mo back to a classic slug as he was taken on a jaunt with the Royal Air Force Typhoon during the end of year Northern Hemisphere Tour. Click here to donate to Richie. |
 | Black Caps
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Black Caps Luke Ronchi, Tim Southee, Jimmy Neesham and Corey Anderson all donned Mo’s ahead of Wednesday’s match against Pakistan in UAE. Click here to donate to the Black Caps. |
 | Nick Best, Villa MO-ria Captain of the Villa MO-ria team, currently at the top of the Movember leader board, Nick and his understated Mo head up New Zealand’s top fundraising team. As a combined effort, the team from Villa Maria have already raised more than $12,000 for the Movember Foundation. Click here to donate to Villa MO-ria. |
 | Carl Ewen, Man of
Movember New Zealand’s Man of Movember for two years running, Carl Ewen is a self-confessed professional Mo grower. This year he is sporting a creative Mo as he guns for the top spot once more. Click here to donate to Carl. |
 | Josh Leys,
Musician After a slow start, talented Auckland musician Josh Leys is now sporting a classic slug that has been making a statement at gigs around the country. Click here to donate to Josh. |
 | Jimmy Harris, Simpson Grierson (SG Super Slugs) Jimmy is team captain of the SG Super Slugs, a group of 22 Simpson Grierson employees that are currently second on the teams’ leader board with $6,830 raised. Click here to donate to Jimmy. |
 | George Worker, Central Stags Central Districts Batsman George Worker is team captain of the Central Stags Movember team, and is bringing Mo’s back into fashion. Click here to donate to George. |
 | Steph and Marty with Brock Ashby from Moorehouse
(Centre) The Edge’s Steph and Marty get close and personal with Brock Ashby from Moorehouse. Click here to donate to Marty. |
 | Auckland Council Members of Auckland Council have been doing their part for men’s health, shown by these fine specimens. Click here to donate to Auckland Council. |
It’s not too late to make a donation to your favourite Mo Bro. Hit the links provided to donate to one of the Mo Bros featured here, or visitMo Spaces to find your friends and family and check on their Mo-gress.
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