Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men's health. I've participated in Movember many times, but now I'm actively participating through the website to generate funds more so than just raising awareness. (Profile pics are from previous Movembers. Together we can make a difference for men's health – in prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. Help me stop men dying too young.

Men die on average, five years sooner than women, and for largely preventable reasons.

A growing number of men – around 10.8M globally – are facing life with a prostate cancer diagnosis. Globally, testicular cancer is the most common cancer among young men. And across the world, one man dies by suicide every minute of every day, with males accounting for 75% of all suicides.

I, myself am dealing with health issues ranging from ulcerative colitis, technically 'pancolitis' (which afflicts more men than women) and is a leading cause of colon cancer. In fact, coming up soon, I have a colonoscopy scheduled (which includes polyp removal and colon cancer screening). I've had approximately 30 in my life, and this will be my second this year. I don't want to see others suffer as I have, so this is my chance to give back, and so it is yours as well.

Additionally, I suffer with a great many other health issues such as respiratory disease (eociniphilic asthma, allergies & pulmonary embolisms). gallstones, chronic anemia and a slew of serious back injuries. The majority of my health issues began with ulcerative colitis. The severity of inflammation has wreaked havoc within my body.

All of this has heightened my war with depression. Anxiety and stress are constant battles and I've wrestled with suicidal ideation throughout my life.

I've survived so far, but many men succumb to their health issues. If I can help raise awareness and save lives, then my suffering isn't for nothing.

Please help me, help others.

Thank you.