Movember 2014, my third attempt at sprouting premium whiskers and I may actually master the mouche this time (not the other way round, as has been the case).
Saying that, Im doing things a little differently this time.
At the end of October, I lost a dear university friend.
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/liver-transplant-survivors-brother-killed-in-car-crash--but-his-organs-have-saved-six-lives-9828549.html
His Facebook memorial page continues to be carpeted in poetic words and ever more frolicsome stories of his antics. He was truly a rainbow coloured tornado of mischief who tore at the walls of a world too serious.
It felt fitting, on hearing the news, to spend this month raising funds in his honour. Just over three years ago, Dans half-sister, Lottie Bryon-Edmond, became the worlds youngest surviver of a liver transplant at 5 weeks old. She is now making wonderful progress and supports 4 charities, dedicated to raising awareness for organ donation. One such charity is the Childrens Liver Disease Foundation. Ive set up this page on Givey (who dont charge charities, have VAT, or transaction fees) so please donate to the charity on here.
I do also have a page on mobro.co/toheed so if youre feeling traditional, please donate there. The Movember community has raised 346 million to date and funded over 800programmes in 21 countries. This work is saving and improving the lives of men affected by prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health problems.
Oh, and Ive let my facial shrubbery have a bit of a run-up, so expect fine Chippendale-standard facial furniture. There will be updates.