In the last decade, my father has been diagnosed with both prostate cancer and chronic leukemia. This is the man who drove me all over the United States to compete in hockey tournaments and showcases. More recently, our good friend and Crossfit coach Carlos Ruiz are currently fighting testicular cancer and its complications. These two men have helped me compete, now I’m helping them and millions of others. 

We’re participating in a Movember challenge. I’ll grow my first ever ‘lip foliage,’ however… I ‘mustache’ you to support all men in their current and future battles with mental health, prostate cancer and suicide (the 3 biggest health issues facing men). Movember has empowered over 5 million people to “challenge the status quo, shake up men’s health research and transform the way health services reach and support men.” 

By 2030, Movember aims to reduce the number of early deaths among men by 25%. That sounds great, right? However, what we love most is the focus on making men aware of behavioral changes to alter our course and outcome. Something we’ll always strive for here at Gent Life. Rock your mustache and tag us in your IG posts @Gent.Life! While you’re at it, make your donation to help us ‘shave’ back men’s health issues on Earth!