Men's Health • November 1 - 30
Grow a Mo. Start a conversation. Take care of you.​
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All November long, we're inviting Mushkegowuk men to grow a mustache, take on a weekly photo challenge, and learn more about men's health. Every weekly progress photo you post and submit with a weekly quiz earns you an entry into our draw for a $250 gift card and a Bluetti power station!
Post your clean-shaven "before" photo in Week 1 to register, keep growing all month, and share your Final Mo on November 30. A new men's health trivia quiz is released each week of the challenge.
Each weekly progress photo + completed quiz = 1 entry in the draw.
Tag #MushkegowukMovember and @MushHealth so we can find your post!
THE CHALLENGE
5 Weeks • 5 Photo Challenges • 5 Trivia Quizzes
Grow your mustache through November and post a photo for each weekly theme on social media using #MushkegowukMovember and tagging us on Facebook @MushHealth or Instagram @MushkegowukHealth.
Every completed week earns you an entry into the draw.
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Weekly men's health trivia quizzes close on Fridays at 11:59 PM. Follow Mushkegowuk Health on Facebook for reminders!
THE CHALLENGE
THE RULES
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photo must be set to public on social media
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must complete the weekly quiz to be eligible for an entry in our grand prize
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must submit a link to your photo through the weekly quiz (for men's challenge)
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must submit link to your photo in the submission form by the deadline (little mo sista challenge)
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must complete the quiz by the weekly deadline
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no use of artificial intelligence (AI) in your photo
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no filters
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must tag @mushhealth on Facebook or @mushkegowukhealth on Instagram in your weekly progress photo
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must reside within northeastern Ontario. Prizes will only be shipped within northeastern Ontario
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must be a Mushkegowuk member or Mushkegowuk staff member to be eligible to win
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must be at least 18 years of age to play at the time of the draw
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Weekly men's health trivia quizzes close on Saturdays (Week 5: Monday, November 30) at 11:59 PM. Follow Mushkegowuk Health on Facebook for reminders!
CRAFT YOUR MO
Mushkegkwuk Women 18+ can join in! Craft your own fake mustache and take a photo wearing it with the men in your life who are taking part in the challenge.
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Photo must be posted on social media and submitted online by November 13.
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Tag #MushkegowukMovember and @MushHealth on Facebook or @MushkegowukHealth on Instagram.
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Photo must be set to public to be eligible.
GET THE LIKES
We'll post the Mo Sista photos on our social media in mid-November. The photo with the most likes by November 30 wins a $250 gift card and a Bluetti!
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Share with friends and family to get the likes in.
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Likes must be on the photo posted on Mushkegowuk Health. Likes on the shared post will not count.
SEND SOME ENCOURAGEMENT
Send us an encouraging message about men's health and why the men in your life should make their health a priority.
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We'll share a collage of the motivational messages. Due November 13.
THE PRIZES
Every completed week is a ballot for a change to win.
MO SISTA
Little Mo Sista
$250 Gift Card
Awarded to the most-liked Mo Sista photo
One winner per prize. Winners will be contacted through email. No cash alternative.
MEN'S HEALTH: KNOW THE FACTS
Risk factors & prevention: Commercial tobacco, inactivity, heavy drinking, unhealthy eating, and skipping check-ups raise the risk of many diseases. Aim for 150 minutes of activity a week and see your health provider regularly, even when you feel fine.
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Mental health: Men are less likely to talk about their feelings or ask for help. Watch for anger, pulling away, poor sleep, or drinking more. Support is available 24/7: Hope for Wellness Help Line 1-855-242-3310.
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Diabetes: First Nations people are 3 to 5 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Staying active, eating traditional and whole foods, and regular blood sugar checks can help prevent or delay it.
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Prostate cancer: About 1 in 8 Canadian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Talk to your health provider about testing starting around age 50, or earlier if it runs in your family.
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Testicular cancer: Most common in younger men, and very treatable when found early. About 97% of men survive at least 5 years. Check yourself monthly and report any lump, swelling, or heaviness.
About the Challenge
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#MushkegowukMovember is a month-long social media challenge from Mushkegowuk Health to raise awareness about men's health, including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, diabetes, and mental health.
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Growing a Mo is a fun way to start conversations that matter. We hope you'll join us, and encourage the men in your life to take care of their health, too!