Despite
the laughing, my efforts to grow a moustache have drawn lots of
attention to a very serious cause – prostate cancer.
Through
friends, I have been touched by this deadly, yet wholly
preventable, disease.
The
month-long Movember campaign has broached this subject with
humour, because men still don’t get it.
That’s
why thousands of men across Canada, including some of my
colleagues in this House, otherwise clean-shaven and handsome,
have grown, or tried to grow, a moustache.We are raising awareness about prostate cancer -- the
advantages of regular check-ups, early detection and talking to
your doctor.
I
encourage all Canadians to donate to this worthy cause, but
critically, I urge all men to take action -- NOW.
And to
Members of this House, and my friends and family, who have had
much fun at my expense, I ask you to participate in this
awareness campaign too.
You
might be amazed at how much fun you can have being serious.
