On the surface, No-Shave November may seem like an easy way to cut down on shaving and grooming for a month in preparation for the onset of winter, but it is much more than that. No-Shave November was originally designed as an initiative to raise funds for cancer prevention and research.

What is No-Shave November? What does it stand for?

As an organization, No-Shave November is devoted to lightening the burden of cancer research and prevention with an initiative rooted in their mission.

According to No-Shave November, their mission states, “No-Shave November is a web-based, non-profit organization devoted to growing cancer awareness and raising funds to support cancer prevention, research, and education.”

The organization is devoted to its mission of embracing hair as a way to raise awareness for those who may have lost theirs.

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As published on their website, “the goal of No-Shave November is to grow awareness by embracing our hair, which many cancer patients lose, and letting it grow wild and free.“

No-Shave November’s focus is to give individuals a way to participate in a fun and philanthropic initiative to raise funds.

For those who are participating in the initiative, they ask, “donate the money you typically spend on shaving and grooming to educate about cancer prevention, save lives, and aid those fighting the battle.”

Where does the support go? What can you do?

No-Shave November works to invest the funds raised during the month of November to groundbreaking cancer research. They also invest in providing free information and services to those with cancer and their caregivers.

To support the initiative and officially participate in No-Shave November, you can stop shaving and start fundraising. Individuals or groups can sign up and start their personal fundraising page by registering at no-shave.org.

Written by Elaine Choate.