Keep calm and grow a moustache

It is that month of the year again where all over the world men’s faces have become smooth like babies’ bums for one day – just to be covered by a dense moustache in the weeks to follow.

The project, founded in Australia, arrived on handball courts again in November, connecting men in their attempt to raise awareness of testicular and prostate cancer.

With humour and a laoudable goal – this is ‘Movember’.

Also in the handball world, ambassadors have sacrificed their flawless images to encourage men to have themself examined. Take a look behind the scenes and find out how you can become a perfect ‘Movember’ ambassador on the court as well.

1. Shave yourself!

The point is to start from scratch. Relax, take a deep breath and say goodbye to your pretty face. This month you will rather elicit compassion or laughter. And, of course: Pics or it didn’t happen!

2. Take selfies!

Still think you look pretty? Great! You finally have a reason to inundate your social media followers with your pictures. If you want to look cool, put on a fancy cap like Alexander Petersson. Or take a strange pose like Uwe Gensheimer. But remember: A handball motive must be included.

3. Involve your friends…

Take your friend, girlfriend, dad, teammate, or even a random pedestrian and ask them to join the action. They say you look stupid? They can’t understand why you do this? Perfect! Explain them what ‘Movember’ is about. “My mum says, ‘It is ugly!’,” Orlen Wisła Płock back Jose Guilherme de Toledo says with a smile. “At the beginning my girlfriend was sceptic, too, but after a week she got used to it. Now I am considering leaving my moustache till the end of the year.” And the Oilers’ captain, Adam Wiśniewski, says: “Both Jose and Mateusz Piechowski from our club have fun about growing hair under their noses for a month, but first of all they like the idea behind it.”

4. …or even more friends!

Like the ancient Indians used to say, “The more, the merrier.” Or maybe it were the Vikings? Nevermind! No matter who said it, the boys from …

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