Download the all-new Republic app:

Published 01:54 IST, November 3rd 2019

No Shave November 2019: History and how to celebrate No-Shave November

No Shave November is an event where men do not shave their facial hair for a month. Here is some history of the cause. Read more to know about the social cause

Reported by: Jeet Anandani
Follow: Google News Icon
  • share
null | Image: self
Advertisement

It is that time of the month where men have to grow out there beard and spend 30 days without shaving. If October was the month of raising cancer awareness, then the month of November will focus on men's health awareness. The history of No shave November goes back to 2004, where a group of men in Australia raised money for charity by growing their beards and educating the people about colon cancer. Growing a beard for 30 days cannot be done by cancer patients due to their undergoing treatments. As such by growing a moustache, the men would donate money spent on grooming objects to cancer research and development.

ALSO READ | No Shave November: Here Are Some Of The Funniest Memes About It

Advertisement

How to celebrate No-shave November?

Donate money

By donating the money to cancer research and development, future patients suffering from cancer can have better facilities to help them survive longer. We all know that cancer cannot be prevented but by donating some money towards a good cause can help the cancer patients. There are a lot of charity foundation which are helping people to fight cancer. One of them is the Movemeber Foundation charity.

ALSO READ | No Shave November: Bollywood celebs who rocked epic beards in movies No Shave November: Bollywood Celebs Who Rocked Epic Beards In Movies

Advertisement

Spreading awareness

Providing general information to people about the history of  No-Shave November can help raise awareness. So help your friends grow their beards as well and let them know the reason too. There might have been many people who follow No-Shave November but are unaware of the cause. Spreading awareness about it would help them gain and value the cause.

ALSO READ | No Shave November 2019: Rules And Hacks To Keep In Mind

Advertisement

The trend on social media

If you really want to do grow your beard for a dedicated cause, then you can post daily selfies of your beard to show that the progress and share it with your friends through Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter. By raising awareness about cancer you can make a significant difference by becoming a role model for your friends and families. Thus No-Shave November is more than just growing your beard but also a noble cause which people should be aware of. A cure out for cancer can be a life-changing experience for families and if you want to make a difference you could also get involved in raising money for the cause.

ALSO READ | No Shave November: Quotes To Inspire You To Join The Initiative

Advertisement

01:54 IST, November 3rd 2019