Hampton's Grow A Mo Efforts Are Off To A Flying Start!

Movember are the leading charity changing the face of men's health, with a focus on mental and suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.

Since 2003, they have funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects around the world, challenging the status quo, shaking up men’s health research and transforming the way health services reach and support men.

The Beavers - whose shirts have been adorned by the famous Movember moustache since the start of last season - raised almost thousands last year across the month and they're off to a flying start again.

The club receive no money from their shirt sponsorship deal with the charity. In fact, the partnership comes with a commitment for the National League South outfit to raise money for Movember.

This year's campaign was launched by their captain Odei Martin Sorondo with their home fixture against Aveley on November 23 as their annual 'Movember Match'.

"We have to spend money as part of the partnership, but that is exactly the point. For us, it’s about saying we’re going to put our money where our mouth is," principal owner Stefano Petruzzo said.

"We have a commitment to raise money for them. We have to spend money as part of the partnership, but that is exactly the point. For us, it’s about saying we’re going to put our money where our mouth is.

"We know if we establish ourselves as a brand with values, a brand that is different, then down the line, our sponsorship intake will be much higher than if we had not done that."

Club Chairman Ben Hudson said in October: "It is a great move for both organisations to continue this blossoming partnership. I think everyone knows the importance of the work Movember does for men struggling with mental and physical health issues, so to be involved in a club taking these issues so seriously and taking real action, is something we should all be proud of.

"I'm sure everyone will agree that the famous Moustache also goes very well with our bespoke match kits. As well as success on the pitch, the Club is committed to delivering value and positive impact to the community and in particular young people in our community and I look forward to another excellent attempt from fans, players and staff in November to Grow a Mo to Save a Bro and raise more funds for an excellent charity."

Anne-Cecile Berthier, the Country Director - UK and Europe, for Movember, said: "We are delighted to be partnering with Hampton & Richmond Football Club for another season. We look forward to building upon the success of 2024 and continue to bring more people from the Hampton and Richmond community together to raise funds and awareness for the hairy cause."

For more information about Movember - and to see how you can get involved, head to their website here.

To see how everyone at Hampton & Richmond get on - and to donate - follow their progress here.