The 13-strong crew of the Wightlink car ferry St Faith have accepted the challenge of raising money for Prostate Cancer UK by growing moustaches while the ship is in dry dock.
Officers, engineers and ratings are all taking part in the annual fund-raising event, Movember.
Captain Dave Grace and his crew are in Cornwall throughout November carrying out annual maintenance on one of Wightlink’s ferries that normally sails between Fishbourne and Portsmouth.
Chief Officer Harry Whitehead explains:
“As we are spending the entire month in Falmouth away from families and friends, this is the perfect opportunity for us all to take part in Movember, growing dodgy and questionable facial hair, all in the name of a good cause”.
Prostate Cancer UK aims to stop men dying from prostate cancer by focusing on radical improvements in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and support. Since the foundation of Movember in 2003, more than £400 million has been raised to address men’s health issues.
To support the St Faith crew by making a donation, here’s a link to their Just Giving page – www.wightlink.co.uk/movember.
More than 12,000 men a year die from prostate cancer. Yet we don’t get check till past our 50’s. 853 women died from cervical cancer last year, women get tested, based on family history from as early as 18. My partner had her first test when she was 21 and has had them every few years.
Maybe the NHS needs to stop prioritizing treatment based on gender but based on need instead. Want more proof that the NHS is sexist against men? Look into your local doctors surgery any time of the day. Most are women getting treatment. I have been told many times that I can not book an appointment because they are all booked up yet partner gets an appointment when ever she needs one.