Wednesday, 17 November 2010

Movember, Ian style

For most men, Movember isn’t just a great opportunity to raise much needed funds for a good cause, it’s a chance to showcase their god-given ‘manliness’ with Tom Selleck-inspired facial hair that would put most 80’s cricketers to shame.

But spare a thought for the Ian Ross’ of this world, who much to their dismay are only capable of a sprinkling of baby-soft hairs, even after a full month without shaving.

Ian did try, and fail miserably, at last year’s Movember. So this year, rather than subject himself to the taunts of colleagues, Ian found another way to raise funds – by embarking on his very own inappropriate-joke-famine. Ian has pledged to go one whole week without making a single tasteless joke.

For those of you that know Ian, this was never going to be easy. He’s not use to self-censoring, but given every slip-up costs him $5, he’s had to learn very quickly to re-think well… everything he says.

Still, we’re proud of you Ian. So far, he’s raised over $230 in pledges (and $30 in slip-ups). That’s a mighty effort.