DOING good deeds.

Six Blues will ‘grow to save a bro’ by taking part in Movember.

With Monday officially marking the beginning of the 11th month, Jack Silvagni, Lochie O’Brien, Mitch McGovern, Liam Stocker, Jack Martin and Ed Curnow will be 'donning the Mo' to raise money for Movember.

Formed in 2003, Movember exists to “help men live happier, healthier, longer lives”, with specific focus on the three cause areas of mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Over six men die by suicide in Australia each day, one in six Australian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, while testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young Australian men. 

It's just last month when every single Blue on the 2022 list - plus staff, ex-Blues and supporters - rallied by 'Doing It For Doc' and shaving their heads in an outpouring of public support. 

More than six million people in over 20 countries have taken part in joining the global men's health movement since its inception, with these Blues to once again add six to the tally in 2021. 

Writing on the Movember website, Silvagni - who is in his fifth year of being a Mo Bro - mentioned how and why it’s an event “quite close to my heart”.

“A major factor for me is men’s mental health and trying to eradicate the stigma attached to it. This issue has affected myself and people closest to me, and I’m sure in some way affected most of you also,” Silvagni said.

“My motivation also stems from the loss of both my grandfathers, Barrie and Sergio. Both battled cancer and other health issues and are a big reason as to why the month of November and raising awareness on men’s health issues is so important to me.

“Help me stop men dying too young.”

With over 1,250 health projects being funded by Movember, Community Fundraising Manager Jake Lambert spoke of how "thrilled" they were to have the Blues on board to help accelerate research, progress and change.

"These guys carry the responsibilities of being professional footballers, and still face the very real pressures of life. Being able to navigate life's challenges, develop resilience and understand that there are support networks in place around them is crucial and can be live-saving," Lambert said.

"It's important to ensure these young men have the tools and skills to prioritise their physical and mental health, while continuing to understand the power of conversations and checking in on their mates.

"It doesn't matter what your Mo looks like this Movember: you might be a fresh-faced draftee or an All-Australian star. Whatever You Grow Will Save A Bro."

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