“Movember” begins in Columbus | News

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM)- Men across the country and here in Columbus
are shaving off their beards in preparation for "Movember."

During the month of November,
men grow moustaches to raise awareness for prostate and testicular cancer
initiatives.

At Van Dykes For Men in Columbus,
barbers are making sure guys are clean shaven so they can grow the most
outrageous moustache.

Lead barber Sherrie Flowers
says that you can help raise funds for men's health by creating a page on
movember.com.

"They can ask for
donations through social networking, we're doing a lot of fundraisers here
throughout the month," said Flowers. "And, it is just getting your group,
building your team and just having everybody just spread the word."

Flowers says this month is
extremely important because men's health isn't talked about much.

She encourages men in the
valley to not only help raise awareness, but to also encourage men to be tested
and talk with their doctors.

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