November is a time for getting out the hats and gloves, taking down the Halloween decorations, and getting ready for the run-in to Christmas. For some of the men on the SL Controls team, it is also a time for growing a Mo – a mustache – as part of Movember.
Movember is a campaign that takes place every November around the world to raise awareness about men’s health. People get involved in lots of different ways but one of the most popular is growing a Mo.
SL Controls Senior Systems Engineer Conor Davey said: “For some, the mustache is a fantastic fashion statement but in November, it is also a way to highlight your support for men’s health and the importance of raising awareness around men’s health issues.
“It’s almost cliche now, but it’s probably still true that men are generally not as proactive about talking about their health, identifying symptoms, or getting potential symptoms checked out. The annual Movember campaign is helping change this.”
As it is International Men’s Day today, we are highlighting, celebrating, and supporting the SL Controls employees taking part in Movember this year. They include Conor as well as Liam McManus, Sam Costelloe, Frank Quinn, and Shane McLaughlin.
Conor said: “The SL Controls charity for 2024 is the Irish Cancer Society which ties in well with the Movember campaign. We have set up a Just Giving page if you want to support the guys growing a Mo and donate to the Irish Cancer Society.”
Link to the SL Controls Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/slcontrolsirishcancersociety