Royal Mail Group raises over £240,000 for Movember

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Royal Mail Group has raised over £240,000 for Movember in aid of our charity partner, Prostate Cancer UK
The company has raised the most amount of money by a single UK company network, including money matched by the company
Royal Mail Group was the largest single company network in the UK involved in Movember, with 2,500 employees taking part in fundraising activities
Royal Mail’s dedicated Movember postmark appeared on millions of postmarked letters during a period in October and November
Royal Mail Group raised awareness of prostate cancer to around 150,000 employees


Mo growers across Royal Mail Group have helped to raise over £240,000 during Movember for the company’s charity partner, Prostate Cancer UK.

The figure, which includes cash matched by the company, means Royal Mail Group employees have raised the most amount of money for Movember by a single UK company network. The amount could increase as funds are collected in for the charity.

Over 2,500 employees from across Royal Mail and Parcelforce Worldwide sites took part in the month-long campaign. This has also made the Group the largest single company network in the UK involved in Movember this year.

‘Mo Bros’ and ‘Mo Sistas’ in workplaces from Orkney to Plymouth supported Movember by either growing a moustache, taking part in long distances runs, scaling high peaks, or taking part in other fundraising activities.

The money raised will help make a difference to the 250,000 men living with or after prostate cancer in the UK.

Royal Mail also applied a dedicated Movember postmark to millions of items of postmarked mail during a period in October and November, in order to raise awareness of the campaign.

The Group has also raised awareness of prostate cancer to around 150,000 employees. This has involved highlighting important health messages and encouraging people affected by the illness to get help and support from Prostate Cancer UK.

Notes to Editors

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in men in the UK. Over 40,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year. Every hour 1 man dies from prostate cancer.

African Caribbean men are 3 times more likely to develop prostate cancer than white men of the same age.

Prostate Cancer UK fights to help more men survive prostate cancer and enjoy a better quality of life. We support men and provide vital information. We find answers by funding research into causes and treatments. And we lead change, raising the profile of the disease and improving care. We believe that men deserve better.

Anyone concerned about prostate cancer can call Prostate Cancer UK's confidential Helpline on 0800 074 8383 or visit or visit http://www.prostatecanceruk.org" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Opens in new window. The helpline is staffed by specialist nurses and open from 10am to 4pm on Monday to Friday and from 7 - 9pm on Wednesdays.
About Movember

Movember, the month formerly known as November, is when brave and selfless men around the world grow a moustache, with the support of the women in their lives, to raise awareness and funds for men’s health - specifically prostate and testicular cancer.

It was established in 2003 by a few friends over a beer in a pub just outside Melbourne, Australia. The goal was simple – to create a campaign promoting the growth of the moustache among like-minded people and having fun along the way. It is about real men talking about real issues and changing the face of men’s health, one moustache at a time. Movember now spans the globe, with campaigns in 21 countries in 2012.