James Bell
10  year  Mo Bro

£0

Target: £250
raised £1,533 since 2017
My motivation
Fundraising for cause areas including:
Men's health
Prostate cancer
Mental health and suicide prevention

This November I'm lifting for Movember.

The challenge is easy to say and hard to do. By 30 November: press one plate a side (60 kg), bench two (100 kg), squat three (140 kg) and deadlift four (180 kg). One clean rep of each. It's called the November Plate Club, and I'm taking it on myself.

Why Movember? Because men are bad at looking after their health. We train through injuries, sit on symptoms for months and say we're fine when we're not. In the UK, suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50. About one man in eight will get prostate cancer. Testicular cancer mostly hits young men. Movember funds work on all three, and it talks to men in a way they actually listen to.

The gym is a good place for men to look after their heads as well as their bodies. You turn up, you lift, you write it down and you come back. It gives the week a shape. But it's also a place where we hide. You can train next to someone for years and never ask how he's really doing.

So I'm using the training to raise money, and I hope to get a few more men talking. I make a strength-training app called Iron Church, and anyone in it can join the Plate Club for free. Every set they log counts towards the four lifts, and the club page shows everyone who makes all four. If they want a plan, Brodin, the app's coach, will write them a four-week block to peak for the attempt. The event links to this page. Nothing is sold through the challenge and the app takes nothing from it. Every penny given here goes to Movember.

If you can give, thank you. If you can't, do something just as useful. Ask a mate how he's doing and wait for the real answer. Book the check-up you've been putting off. If you're over 50, or over 45 and Black or with a family history of prostate cancer, talk to your GP. Check yourself.

And if you lift, come and join the club. Four plates by the end of November. Let's see how many of us get there.

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Brodin's Disciples
Team captain James Bell
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I'm moving 60km this Movember for the 60 men we lose each hour of every day.
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Previous year's posts
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The results are in! Thank you to everyone who grew a Mo, took on a challenge and spread the word about men's health. Our top fundraisers for 2025 were... drum roll please...

Individuals:
1st Simon Davidson
2nd Chris Hall
3rd Rhys Evans

Teams
1st Farnham Rugby Club
2nd Mo Team Brid & Boro
3rd Ironsideburns (Battersea Ironsides Rugby Club)

Congratulations everyone! We're so thankful for each and every supporter at sports clubs helping change the face of men's health.

Previous year's posts

The results are in! Thank you to everyone who grew a Mo, took on a challenge and spread the word about men's health. Our top fundraisers for 2025 were... drum roll please...

Individuals:
1st Simon Davidson
2nd Chris Hall
3rd Rhys Evans

Teams
1st Farnham Rugby Club
2nd Mo Team Brid & Boro
3rd Ironsideburns (Battersea Ironsides Rugby Club)

Congratulations everyone! We're so thankful for each and every supporter at sports clubs helping change the face of men's health.

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Hello everyone,

Movember 2025 has officially wrapped up, but there’s still a little time left to secure those final donations before we close and confirm the Sports Challenge leaderboards at 10pm on the 8th of Dec.

Here’s how things currently stand:

Top Teams (so far)

Farnham RUFC - £51,893
Team Brid & Boro - £19,769
MBPT FITNESS - £17,599

Top Individuals (so far)

Simon Davidson - £11,616
Christopher Hall - £8,492
Rhys Evans – £7,829

A huge well done to everyone who took part. If you’re sitting on any last-minute donations, now’s the moment!

Thank you all for an incredible Movember!

Hello everyone,

Movember 2025 has officially wrapped up, but there’s still a little time left to secure those final donations before we close and confirm the Sports Challenge leaderboards at 10pm on the 8th of Dec.

Here’s how things currently stand:

Top Teams (so far)

Farnham RUFC - £51,893
Team Brid & Boro - £19,769
MBPT FITNESS - £17,599

Top Individuals (so far)

Simon Davidson - £11,616
Christopher Hall - £8,492
Rhys Evans – £7,829

A huge well done to everyone who took part. If you’re sitting on any last-minute donations, now’s the moment!

Thank you all for an incredible Movember!

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46 Week(s) Ago
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Hello everyone,

We’re now in the final few days of Movember 2025, and the fundraising efforts have been absolutely incredible! With the finish line in sight, here’s where things currently stand:

Top Teams (so far)

1. Farnham RUFC – £50,205.84
2. Team Brid & Boro – £17,470.50
3. Ironsideburns – £11,594

Top Individuals (so far)

1. Christopher Hall – £8,419.81
2. Jack Bowyer – £7,145
3. Rhys Evans – £6,909.48

Total raised so far: 768,943 - An amazing amount thanks to all of you!

We’re so close to wrapping up the month, and there’s still time to make an even bigger impact. Keep sharing your MoSpace links, spreading the word, and giving that final push!

Every donation counts, let’s finish strong and keep the Mo-mentum going!

Hello everyone,

We’re now in the final few days of Movember 2025, and the fundraising efforts have been absolutely incredible! With the finish line in sight, here’s where things currently stand:

Top Teams (so far)

1. Farnham RUFC – £50,205.84
2. Team Brid & Boro – £17,470.50
3. Ironsideburns – £11,594

Top Individuals (so far)

1. Christopher Hall – £8,419.81
2. Jack Bowyer – £7,145
3. Rhys Evans – £6,909.48

Total raised so far: 768,943 - An amazing amount thanks to all of you!

We’re so close to wrapping up the month, and there’s still time to make an even bigger impact. Keep sharing your MoSpace links, spreading the word, and giving that final push!

Every donation counts, let’s finish strong and keep the Mo-mentum going!

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Previous year's donations
47 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Pringles Donation
£20

Pringles wanted to get your fundraising popping so they have just kicked in an extra £20 donation to your Mo Space.

47 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Pringles Donation
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Pringles wanted to get your fundraising popping so they have just kicked in an extra £20 donation to your Mo Space.

47 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
£20

I’m impressed, proud and grateful every time you challenge yourself in support of Movember. Xxx

47 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
£20

I’m impressed, proud and grateful every time you challenge yourself in support of Movember. Xxx

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Donate to my fundraiser via https://movember.com/m/13678031?mc=73

47 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Gillette UK
£20

To help shave off a little bit of what is left for you to smash your fundraising target, Gillette has kicked in an extra £20 onto a donation you received today.

47 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
£23
47 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
£23
47 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Gillette UK
£20

To help shave off a little bit of what is left for you to smash your fundraising target, Gillette has kicked in an extra £20 onto a donation you received today.

Hello everyone,

We’re halfway through Movember 2025, and the fundraising efforts have been incredible so far! Here’s how the leaderboards are shaping up:

Top Teams (so far)

1. Farnham RUFC – £22,809.50
2. Team Brid & Boro – £10,417.00
3. Chris Hall’s Mo Bros – £8,575.81

Top Individuals (so far)

1. Christopher Hall – £8,268.81
2. Rhys Evans – £6,893.48
3. Jack Bowyer – £6,818.00

Amazing work, everyone! There’s still plenty of time to climb the ranks and make an even bigger impact. Keep sharing your MoSpace links, spreading the word, and pushing for those donations. Every move and every Mo matters!

Let’s keep the Mo-mentum going strong!

48 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
£100
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48 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Pringles Donation
£20

Pringles wanted to get your fundraising popping so they have just kicked in an extra £20 donation to your Mo Space.

48 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
£23
48 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Pringles Donation
£20

Pringles wanted to get your fundraising popping so they have just kicked in an extra £20 donation to your Mo Space.

48 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
£23

Greetings all! Before we fully turn our attention to decking the halls, it's time to wrap up the campaign (if you'll pardon the pun) as Movember 2024 is OVER!

TEAMS
1 Farnham RUFC £49,719.82
2 Ironsideburns £21,520.75
3 Team Brid & Boro £20,651.61

INDIVIDUALS
1 Joey Jones £12,203.00
2 Rhys Evans £9,924.33
3 Matthew Clarke £9,557.20

The month may be over, but there is still time to boost those totals! Leaderboards are closing at 22:00 on 9th December, so gather up any last bits to maximise the fundraising!

Hats off to you all, you've done amazingly well. One last push!!!

Happy Friday folks! It's time for our penultimate leaderboard update for Movember 2024...

TEAMS:
1. Farnham RUFC - £26,298.82
2. Ironsideburns - £17,471.41
3. Team Brid & Boro - £16,447.61

INDIVIDUALS:
1. Joey Jones - £9,493.00
2. Rhys Evans - £9,474.86
3. Matthew Clarke - £5,289.20

We are only a week away from the curtain coming down on what has been a truly brilliant campaign for everyone. Regardless of how much you have raised, all 7,047 of you have made a bigger impact than you realise. Keep the MOmentum going just that bit longer and let's finish the campaign with a bang.

LET'S DO THIS!!

100 Week(s) Ago

Hey sports fans,

Just over half-way through campaign now…and oh boy have you guys been smashing it. Let’s take a look at our top dogs:

TEAMS:
1. Farnham RUFC - £17,137.42
2. Team Brid & Boro - £12,824.61
3. Ironsideburns - £11,775.00

INDIVIDUALS
1. Joey Jones - £7,180.00
2. Manchester Mozzies - £5,078.50*
3. Matthew Clarke - £4,805.20
4. Josh Ellwood - £4,718.20

This is a truly remarkable effort from our top fundraising teams and individuals, but a massive well done and thank you to all 6,986 of you!!

We have two weeks to go until the end of Movember folks, so keep growing, keep running, keep walking, and keep doing your thing!

Mo forth and conquer

As always, full leaderboards are on your left

101 Week(s) Ago

Week One Update!!

Blimey. One week down already. Three to go. We already have some exceptional people and teams shooting up the fundraising charts...

Top Teams
1. Trowbridge Rugby Club - £7,569.48
2. Bangers & Tash Endurance Crew - £6,791.00
3. 7in7 with Izaak and Josh - £6,332.70

Top Individuals
1. Josh Ellwood - £4,718.20
2. Matthew Clarke - £3,709.20
3. FITISM Bakewell - £3,216.60

Check out the full leaderboards to the left!

102 Week(s) Ago

Twas the night before Movember, when all through the land,
Not a whisker was stirring, not one single strand.
The razors were readied by the sink with care,
In hopes that a smooth-to-be face would soon be there.
The Mo Bros and Sisters were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of Mo glory ran through their heads.

Yes folks, the hairiest month of the year begins TOMORROW!!

Hopefully all the plans for your team’s campaigns are in place, and if not – there is still time to recruit, make plans and build hype. Last year the sports challenge made a serious impact, and we’re gonna do it all again this year.

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN MOVEMBER 2024!

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Congratulations to our UK Sport Challenge winners! The top fundraising Mo Legends are as follows...

Individuals

1 Simon Davidson £13,732
2 Andrew Kirk £6,964
3 Reghan Tumilty £5,605

Teams

1 Farnham RUFC £36,100
2 Moustaches In November Golfing Eccentrics £15,653
3 Ironsideburns £14,531

A huge thank you to the whole community that raised over £800,000 for men's health this year.

150 Week(s) Ago

ALERT!

The month is over, thank you for all your hard work raising funds and awareness for men’s health. We’re so proud of the 100,000 people who signed up in the UK to change the face of men’s health BUT we are not quite done. At 10pm on Monday 11 December, we take our final snap shot of this challenge leader board, and recognise the top 3 teams and individuals at our Mo Awards. So it’s not too late to get the final donations in. The top 3 at the time of writing are:

Teams

1. Farnham RUFC - £36,055.97
2. Moustaches In November Golfing Eccentrics - £15,458.49
3. Ironsideburns - £14,361.38

Individuals

1. Simon Davidson - £13,712.04
2. Andrew Kirk - £6,964.97
3. Reghan Tumilty - £5,605.12

150 Week(s) Ago

YOU DID IT BUSINESS CLUB!

The hairy season is now over! We hope you’ve had a brilliant month Growing, Moving and Hosting with your colleagues.

So far, the Movember Business Club has raised an incredible £1.53 million for men’s health and this is down to your amazing fundraising! The support you and your colleagues have given us will ensure Movember can help more men to live happier, healthier and longer lives.

There’s still time to get your final donations in and to match your funds if your company has a matching scheme. The leaderboard will close at 10pm on the 11th DECEMBER so hurry, there’s still time to change your final position - Mo on!

150 Week(s) Ago

Get this! I had my letter read out on the Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo podcast today! You can hear it at 13:00, and it involved a Movember joke

151 Week(s) Ago

We made it! Well done and thank you to the amazing community for all your support. Now to round up those final donations and say thanks to your crew. Have fun, do good, and make a difference. Remember you’ve still got time to donate before we crown the winners on December 11th.

Top Sports Teams
1. Farnham RUFC - £34,356
2. Ironsideburns - £13,066
3. Team Brid & Boro - £11,385

Top Sports Individuals
1. Reghan Tumilty - £5,435
2. Tom McClure - £4,877.21
3. Ben Haldon - £4,861

As one last favour, would you mind sharing a little bit about your Movember experience to help future Mo’s through this link? https://shoutout.movember.com/

151 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Robert Proudfoot
£30

Great effort James, from the 'feet.

151 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Francesca Bell
£20

Brilliant effort darling. So proud of your fundraising again this year. Love Cesca xxx

151 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Jason Hart
£20

TODAY IS DONOR DAY

UK Mos, this is a day to reward your generous donors. Share with friends and family that if they donate £15 today to your Mo space, they'll be in with a chance of winning some amazing prizes including: a £5,000 kitchen voucher, £1,000 travel voucher and a Cambridge Audio record player worth £850 - WOW!

The draw closes at 11:59PM TONIGHT so hurry and get donating now!

151 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Nick Mercer
£20
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Donation from:
Rachel Lord
£10
151 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Andrew Spurway
£25
151 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Mark Gracey
£50

As strong as a bull

152 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
James Spielman
£25

That's a lot of weight. Pretty impressive but be careful.

152 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Chris Brown
£25
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