Beneficiary Partner
Movember has an absolute obligation to all Mo Bros and Sistas to select reputable charity partners across the globe. We ensure that our chosen partners adhere and agree to a strict set of criteria which includes having plans in place for spending funds, best practice corporate governance and transparency across the organisation.
As a result, Movember Ireland collaborates with Action Prostate Cancer (APC) which is a programme of the Irish Cancer Society, the national cancer care charity in Ireland.
In partnership with APC, Movember helps reduce the impact of prostate cancer on families through:
- Encouraging men to be more prostate aware, to open up discussions about the risk of developing prostate cancer with their GP and consider the merit of prostate cancer screening
- Encouraging men to call the Action Prostate Cancer Freefone 1800 380 380 to discuss their prostate cancer risk or their diagnosis of prostate cancer
- Funding research into developing better screening tests, more effective treatments which will prolong life and funding research which will ultimately find a cure for prostate cancer
A comment from the Irish Cancer Society, John McCormack , CEO:
"Movember arrived in Ireland last November with a massive bang and the Irish Cancer Society was truly 'mo-ed' over by the experience and the €364,435 raised by the 1700 men that participated. Movember mania really hit our media and our streets. What really struck us was the average age of the Mo participant which in Ireland was 29 years. This is terrific as it demonstrates that young men are really taking an interest in their health and showing support for their older relatives and friends who are diagnosed with prostate cancer. Mo Bros and Mo Sistas’ really want to make a difference and Movember gives them the opportunity to do that. All the staff of the Irish Cancer Society are looking forward immensely to Movember 2009 when we can recruit even more Mo Bros and Sistas, raise even more funds and really change the face of men's health and prostate cancer in Ireland" .
The Irish Cancer Society (Action Prostate Cancer Programme)
Action Prostate Cancer (an Irish Cancer Society initiative) was launched in April 2006 and since launch, over 10,000 people have sought information and advice on prostate health, with 82% of those enquiries from men. This illustrates that more than ever, men living in Ireland are taking positive action when it comes to their health.
Under the banner of Action Prostate Cancer, the Prostate Cancer Information Service (PCIS) is staffed by specialist nurses where anyone can ring (Freefone 1800 380 380), visit (www.cancer.ie) or call into the Irish Cancer Society offices at 43/45 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4 to discuss their concerns about developing prostate cancer or have their questions answered if they have been diagnosed.
Men Against Cancer (MAC) is a support group for men with prostate cancer. It was established in partnership with the Irish Cancer Society and provides men and their relatives and friends with information, advice and emotional support from time of diagnosis and for as long as it is needed.
Typical calls from undiagnosed men relate to a raised PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) blood test which can point to the presence of prostate cancer, waiting times for tests and investigations and questions on prostate cancer. Typical calls from diagnosed men relate to treatment options, especially the merits of hormone treatment and/or quality of life issues related to the consequences of treatment.
In summary, Action Prostate Cancer, an Irish Cancer Society initiative helps reduce the impact of prostate cancer on families through:
- Encouraging men to be more prostate aware, to open up discussions about the risk of developing prostate cancer with their GP and consider the merit of prostate cancer screening
- Encouraging men to call the Action Prostate Cancer Freefone 1800 380 380 to discuss their prostate cancer risk or their diagnosis of prostate cancer
- Funding research into developing better screening tests, more effective treatments which will prolong life and funding research which will ultimately find a cure for prostate cancer
Further information can be found at www.cancer.ie/prostate
Under the banner of Action Prostate Cancer, the Prostate Cancer Information Service (PCIS) is staffed by specialist nurses where anyone can ring (Freefone 1800 380 380), visit (www.cancer.ie) or call into the Irish Cancer Society offices at 43/45 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4 to discuss their concerns about developing prostate cancer or have their questions answered if they have been diagnosed.
Men Against Cancer (MAC) is a support group for men with prostate cancer. It was established in partnership with the Irish Cancer Society and provides men and their relatives and friends with information, advice and emotional support from time of diagnosis and for as long as it is needed.
Typical calls from undiagnosed men relate to a raised PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) blood test which can point to the presence of prostate cancer, waiting times for tests and investigations and questions on prostate cancer. Typical calls from diagnosed men relate to treatment options, especially the merits of hormone treatment and/or quality of life issues related to the consequences of treatment.
In summary, Action Prostate Cancer, an Irish Cancer Society initiative helps reduce the impact of prostate cancer on families through:
- Encouraging men to be more prostate aware, to open up discussions about the risk of developing prostate cancer with their GP and consider the merit of prostate cancer screening
- Encouraging men to call the Action Prostate Cancer Freefone 1800 380 380 to discuss their prostate cancer risk or their diagnosis of prostate cancer
- Funding research into developing better screening tests, more effective treatments which will prolong life and funding research which will ultimately find a cure for prostate cancer
Further information can be found at www.cancer.ie/prostate
