During November, we, the University of Plymouth Students' Union, saw many clubs and societies take part in Movember, an annual event that includes, but is not limited to, growing moustaches and organising other fundraising activities during the month of November to raise awareness of Men's Health issues.
Your 2023/24 SU President shares an update on the achievements of student groups who got involved with Movember 2024...
"As the President of University of Plymouth Students' Union, I want to congratulate everyone on the outstanding efforts you have made in support of men's health in Movember 2024.
Students have raised an incredible £11,197, the highest total the University of Plymouth has raised yet, and places you in our elite Award group.
There are only a handful of universities in the country that reach award level status in one single Silver Movember campaign.
Students rallied together, and really went above and beyond for men's health. In recognition of all your achievements, you will be receiving a limited-edition Movember trophy, which I hope can be displayed proudly at the university.
Thanks to your incredible support, we have made history by collaborating with the UK Government to launch the first-ever UK Men's Health Strategy. This is a huge milestone for men's health and a testament to the power of the Movember community. The strategy will consider how to prevent and tackle the biggest health problems affecting men of all ages, including cardiovascular disease, prostate cancer and testicular cancer, as well as mental health and suicide prevention. Your support empowers us to drive meaningful change, and we're committed to working with the government to bring this strategy to life."
Thank you for championing men's health and making change happen, and thank you to all the students and staff for their outstanding contribution to Movember.
Some of the activities and fundraising achievments of student groups:
In November, we saw social media posts from many student groups who shared updates on their Movember activities, with many moustaches filling the feed, including from the University of Plymouth Men's Football Club and SwitchUp Society (who raise £854 for charity).
If you would like to share your student group's Movember 2024 success story, please submit a Success Story here.
Plymouth Storm Cheeringleading Club hosted a 'Bring a Boy to Cheer' Movember fundraiser at Thomas Pitts Hall.
"We raised £144 from the tickets we sold and all of that went to Movember!"
Photo: 'Bring a Boy to Cheer' fundraiser.
Read more here.
Tthe University of Plymouth Men's Rugby Club (UPRFC) raised money during Movember, surpassing their initial fundraising target through social media initiatives and events hosted around Plymouth.
"We raised £4148 this year, which has surpassed the target of £2500 and further surpassing last years achievement of £2953."
Read more here.
Throughout November, University of Plymouth Big Band saw some their members grow moustaches and on the 22nd of November they held a charity concert at The Box, where they performed a variety of pieces (including some early Christmas tunes).
"When we combined the ticket sales with the funds raised through JustGiving, we raised around £700 for Movember."
Members of Waterfront Running took part in fundraising activities, including 2 members, Harvey Bates and Samuel Bennett, who individually raised money through running and walking during Movember.
The University of Plymouth Jiu Jitsu Club took part in Movemeber through activities such as fake moustache Jiu Jitsu training sessions (as well as some members growing out real moustaches during the month too!) raising £74 for Movember.
Well done to all those who participated in Movember, whether through helping to organise activities, attending fundraising events, or contributing to raising funds. We can't wait to see what we can all achieve in November 2025!