Anglo Pacific help to change the face of men’s health

Joining a global movement of literally hundreds of thousands of gents worldwide, the men folk of Anglo Pacific International plc spent the month of November sprouting some fine moustachery. Aside from being the source of great amusement, and aesthetic wrongness, their facial feats raised over £1,000 for cancer charities.

Liz Caines, HR Director at Anglo Pacific, the UK's largest independent international removals company, said, “Much hyped ‘Movember’ is a visual reminder of the need to change established habits and attitudes men have about their health and to educate them about the risks they face in order to increase chances of early diagnosis and effective treatment. The movement has so far raised over £106 million for male cancer charities since its inception in Melbourne Australia in 2004 and, for us, it’s a fantastic way to do charitable work at the same time as fostering humour and a gentle competitive spirit in the workplace as we ease into the countdown to Christmas.”

This year’s Movember winner was announced at the Anglo Pacific Christmas Party held at the Victory Services Club in London’s Marble Arch on Saturday 3 December. Vishal Basra from the Company’s IT Department collected the Mr Movember sash for a facial masterpiece that stood out a country mile. Miss Movember, Anglo Pacific’s booby prize, went to Charlie Robinson, an apprentice in the Shipping Department, who could clearly do with eating more greens to get his follicles flourishing.

Alongside the sizeable donation winging its way to The Prostrate Cancer Charity and Institute of Cancer Research, the choice of Christmas Party venue allowed Anglo Pacific to support the Victory Services Clubs’ cause. Functions held at London’s ‘Haven for Heroes’ help to fund an affordable home away from home for all ranks of serving and retired members of the military community and their families – including reservists, Commonwealth armed forces and allies. The facility also provides free respite and welfare breaks for those who have been wounded in operational areas with carers and support provided at this distressing time.

To find out more about Movember visit uk.movember.com and the Victory Services Club vsc.co.uk. Contact Anglo Pacific at anglopacific.co.uk.