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Leia West
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Target: £2,500
raised £5,759 since 2024
My motivation
Fundraising for cause areas including:
Men's health
Prostate cancer
Testicular cancer
Mental health and suicide prevention

This marks my second year as a Movember Ambassador and a Mo Sister, and the reason I show up hasn't changed, it’s only become more vital. My motivation is rooted in the quiet, heavy moments I’ve shared with the men I love. It is a heartbreak and a privilege to be the person my friends finally feel safe enough to open up to, and it’s a role I carry with me every day. I support Movember because I am tired of seeing pain hidden behind a smile, and I refuse to let anyone I care about feel they have to fight their battles in the shadows.

For me, this movement is about ensuring that the conversation doesn't end when November does. I am dedicated to building a community at Exeter and beyond where looking out for your mates is a year-round habit. We are working to ensure that proactive support is woven into the fabric of student life and our community, from the toughest days in winter to the height of the summer celebrations.

To show the men in my life that I will always be in their corner, I am pushing myself further than I ever thought possible. As someone who lives with asthma and has never been a "runner," I have committed to the Great North Run and the 2026 Berlin Marathon. These challenges are a daunting test of resilience, but they are a small reflection of the silent struggles many face daily. I’m not running for a medal; I’m running for every man who isn’t ready to speak up yet, to show them that they don't have to carry their burdens alone.

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Big Moustache on Campus Challenge UK

As we wrap up the year, I want to say a HUGE thank you to our Students Mo's.

Your energy, commitment, and hard work helped raise an incredible £1.94 million for men’s health — something you should all be seriously proud of!

I’ve put together a short video as a small way of saying thanks and celebrating what you’ve achieved. After a busy few months making a real impact, I hope you get the chance to properly switch off, recharge, and enjoy some well-earned time off.

Wishing you a well-deserved and relaxing festive season, however you’re spending it!

Mo on,
Georgie, Mo HQ

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Big Moustache on Campus Challenge UK

As we wrap up the year, I want to say a HUGE thank you to our Students Mo's.

Your energy, commitment, and hard work helped raise an incredible £1.94 million for men’s health — something you should all be seriously proud of!

I’ve put together a short video as a small way of saying thanks and celebrating what you’ve achieved. After a busy few months making a real impact, I hope you get the chance to properly switch off, recharge, and enjoy some well-earned time off.

Wishing you a well-deserved and relaxing festive season, however you’re spending it!

Mo on,
Georgie, Mo HQ

Previous year's donations
6 Week(s) Ago
Big Moustache on Campus Challenge UK

And finally… our superstar student Mo’s!!

You’re all absolute legends — here are the top 10 fundraisers:


1. Archie Jones – £8,935.00
2. Nick Hodson – £6,035.00
3. Toby Webster – £5,418.00
4. Callum Chapman – £5,285.04
5. George Redding – £5,250.00
6. Michael Gamble – £4,608.00
7. Joseph Abdool – £4,290.00
8. Finn Tawse – £4,129.00
9. Leia West – £4,000.49
10. Ben Chaffey – £3,545.00


Absolute heroes — thank you for going above and beyond!

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Big Moustache on Campus Challenge UK

And finally… our superstar student Mo’s!!

You’re all absolute legends — here are the top 10 fundraisers:


1. Archie Jones – £8,935.00
2. Nick Hodson – £6,035.00
3. Toby Webster – £5,418.00
4. Callum Chapman – £5,285.04
5. George Redding – £5,250.00
6. Michael Gamble – £4,608.00
7. Joseph Abdool – £4,290.00
8. Finn Tawse – £4,129.00
9. Leia West – £4,000.49
10. Ben Chaffey – £3,545.00


Absolute heroes — thank you for going above and beyond!

6 Week(s) Ago
Big Moustache on Campus Challenge UK

The top teams who absolutely smashed it!!

Huge congratulations to the following fundraising powerhouses:


1. Cardiff University Rugby Club – £37,673.15
2. University of Bath Rugby Club – £31,271.75
3. Collingwood College Association Football Club (CCAFC) – £23,375.67
4. The UBMHC – £17,949.75
5. Swansea University Hockey Club – £17,304.18
6. University of Nottingham Men’s Hockey Club – £17,254.00
7. University of St Andrews Rugby Football Club – £16,926.58
8. The Carthaginians – £16,788.00
9. Sheffield Engineers RUFC – £15,381.68
10. Oxford Brookes Rugby Union – £14,278.00


Absolutely phenomenal work from every team — you’ve raised the bar once again!!

6 Week(s) Ago
Big Moustache on Campus Challenge UK

The top teams who absolutely smashed it!!

Huge congratulations to the following fundraising powerhouses:


1. Cardiff University Rugby Club – £37,673.15
2. University of Bath Rugby Club – £31,271.75
3. Collingwood College Association Football Club (CCAFC) – £23,375.67
4. The UBMHC – £17,949.75
5. Swansea University Hockey Club – £17,304.18
6. University of Nottingham Men’s Hockey Club – £17,254.00
7. University of St Andrews Rugby Football Club – £16,926.58
8. The Carthaginians – £16,788.00
9. Sheffield Engineers RUFC – £15,381.68
10. Oxford Brookes Rugby Union – £14,278.00


Absolutely phenomenal work from every team — you’ve raised the bar once again!!

6 Week(s) Ago
Big Moustache on Campus Challenge UK

And that’s a wrap on the Big Moustache on Campus Challenge UK 2025!!

Students across the UK have raised an incredible £1.9M, and we’re absolutely blown away by your hard work, passion, and commitment. 


Top 10 fundraising universities:
1. Durham University – £137,205.11
2. University of Exeter – £122,466.59
3. Cardiff University – £93,451.04
4. University of Nottingham – £83,788.50
5. University of Sheffield – £70,951.58
6. University of Bath – £61,060.97
7. Newcastle University – £57,062.92
8. University of York – £52,240.57
9. University of Stirling – £52,072.84
10. University of Birmingham – £50,882.10


Huge congratulations to every student, society, and campus community involved — you’ve made a massive impact.

Georgie - Mo HQ

6 Week(s) Ago
Big Moustache on Campus Challenge UK

And that’s a wrap on the Big Moustache on Campus Challenge UK 2025!!

Students across the UK have raised an incredible £1.9M, and we’re absolutely blown away by your hard work, passion, and commitment. 


Top 10 fundraising universities:
1. Durham University – £137,205.11
2. University of Exeter – £122,466.59
3. Cardiff University – £93,451.04
4. University of Nottingham – £83,788.50
5. University of Sheffield – £70,951.58
6. University of Bath – £61,060.97
7. Newcastle University – £57,062.92
8. University of York – £52,240.57
9. University of Stirling – £52,072.84
10. University of Birmingham – £50,882.10


Huge congratulations to every student, society, and campus community involved — you’ve made a massive impact.

Georgie - Mo HQ

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Smashed it Leia!

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Smashed it Leia!

7 Week(s) Ago
Big Moustache on Campus Challenge UK

Happy December 1st, everyone!!

What an amazing month it's been - thank you all SO much for your incredible work.

Movember may be over but keep the donations coming in - leaderboards close 10pm 8th December.

Georgie - Mo HQ

7 Week(s) Ago
Big Moustache on Campus Challenge UK

Happy December 1st, everyone!!

What an amazing month it's been - thank you all SO much for your incredible work.

Movember may be over but keep the donations coming in - leaderboards close 10pm 8th December.

Georgie - Mo HQ

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Absolutely incredible job this month!! Truly inspiring effort and thank you for supporting and making and impact for men’s health

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Absolutely incredible job this month!! Truly inspiring effort and thank you for supporting and making and impact for men’s health

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Big Moustache on Campus Challenge UK

Let’s give a shout-out to some of the incredible individuals driving those university totals!

These fundraisers are absolutely smashing it in the Big Moustache on Campus Challenge – true BMOCs!

A huge congratulations and thank you to:

1. Archie Jones
2. Nick Hodson
3. Callum Chapman
4. Michael Gamble
5. Toby Webster
6. Elliot Jones
7. Thomas James
8. Sam Sommers
9. Harry Visick
10 George Redding

Keep up the fantastic work!!

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Big Moustache on Campus Challenge UK

Let’s give a shout-out to some of the incredible individuals driving those university totals!

These fundraisers are absolutely smashing it in the Big Moustache on Campus Challenge – true BMOCs!

A huge congratulations and thank you to:

1. Archie Jones
2. Nick Hodson
3. Callum Chapman
4. Michael Gamble
5. Toby Webster
6. Elliot Jones
7. Thomas James
8. Sam Sommers
9. Harry Visick
10 George Redding

Keep up the fantastic work!!

8 Week(s) Ago
Big Moustache on Campus Challenge UK

WOW – what an incredible effort from everyone so far!! Thanks to all of you for your amazing work!

A massive CONGRATS to the top 10 teams on the leaderboard right now:

1. University of Exeter

2. Durham University

3. Cardiff University

4. University of Nottingham

5. University of Sheffield

6. University of Stirling

7. Newcastle University

8. University of Birmingham

9. University of Bristol

10. Loughborough University

Let’s keep this momentum going in the final week! Remember, leaderboards close on 8th December, so there’s still time to get donations in and make a huge impact. Every contribution counts!

8 Week(s) Ago
Big Moustache on Campus Challenge UK

WOW – what an incredible effort from everyone so far!! Thanks to all of you for your amazing work!

A massive CONGRATS to the top 10 teams on the leaderboard right now:

1. University of Exeter

2. Durham University

3. Cardiff University

4. University of Nottingham

5. University of Sheffield

6. University of Stirling

7. Newcastle University

8. University of Birmingham

9. University of Bristol

10. Loughborough University

Let’s keep this momentum going in the final week! Remember, leaderboards close on 8th December, so there’s still time to get donations in and make a huge impact. Every contribution counts!

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Big Moustache on Campus Challenge UK

It's been such an incredible month so far!! Thank you all SO much for your hard work.

As it stands over £1.1 million raised already by Uni Students in the UK alone!

A big CONGRATS to the top 10 unis on the leaderboard at this stage:
 1.⁠ ⁠University of Exeter
 2.⁠ ⁠Durham University
 3.⁠ ⁠Cardiff University
 4.⁠ ⁠University of Nottingham
 5.⁠ ⁠University of Sheffield
 6.⁠ ⁠University of Stirling
 7.⁠ ⁠University of Birmingham
 8.⁠ ⁠University of Bristol
 9.⁠ ⁠University of Bath
10.⁠ ⁠University of York

11 Week(s) Ago
Leia West

Donate to my fundraiser via https://movember.com/m/15177097?mc=74 Day 3 ✅ and the reality of this challenge is setting in.

My legs were so jelly from yesterday's 80 squats that I genuinely almost fell down the stairs this morning. Now I've got a blistered toe, and my body is tired.

Today's challenge was a 10-minute "Burpee Mo-untain." With a new injury and my legs still shaking, that was not going to happen.

But here's the thing: this challenge isn't about being perfect. It's about showing up when it's hard. So, we adapted, overcame, and pushed through 275 star jumps instead.

My legs are screaming. But this temporary, physical pain is nothing compared to the silent battles that so many men fight every single day. This discomfort is a tiny fraction of the strength it takes for a man to admit he's struggling with his mental health, or to face a cancer diagnosis.

That is why I'm doing this.

If I can push through the jelly legs and the blisters, we can all push to break the silence.

Just as important as the star jumps was today's 'Mo' Challenge: the "Mo-Mate Check-in." I've texted a friend to ask how he's really doing.

Please, be the mate who checks in. And if you can, please donate to this cause. It's about so much more than a daily workout; it's about changing and saving lives.

Donation to my campaign. ❤️

11 Week(s) Ago
Big Moustache on Campus Challenge UK

Movember 2025 is officially here!

Hey everyone - welcome to another legendary year of the Big Moustache on Campus Challenge.

This is your chance to join forces with students and universities across the UK to change the face of men’s health. Whether you’re growing a mighty Mo, moving for mental health, or hosting unforgettable Mo-ments on campus, every effort counts and makes a real difference.

Stay connected by following @movemberstudents on Instagram, where we’ll be sharing all the incredible support, stories, and fundraising happening across campuses this month.

Get growing. Get moving. Get Mo’ing!

Georgie, Mo HQ

11 Week(s) Ago
Leia West

Donate to my fundraiser via https://movember.com/m/15177097?mc=73 My "Miles for Mo" campaign started with a single, terrifying step: facing my biggest fear of heights and jumping out of a plane.
That moment was about showing the strength it takes for men to speak up about their health. Now, that journey continues, not with one big leap, but with 30 days of consistent effort.
Next Saturday, I'm launching "My Mo
Sista Story: The 30-Day, 60-Challenge Gauntlet."
Swipe through to see the full story.
For the next 30 days, I'll be taking on two challenges every single day:
1. A "Physical Push" to test my own resilience, including running my Mo-lathon dressed as a moustache.
2. A "Mo Sista Challenge" to actively listen, connect, and start the vital, often quiet, conversations about men's health.
This is my way of standing in solidarity. The physical difficulty is a daily, chosen reminder of the strength so many men show while facing health challenges they didn't choose.
I'm doing this to raise £2,500 for Movember's life-saving work in men's mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.
And, to bring a little lightness to this tough month: if we hit that goal, I will happily take multiple pie's to the face in Exeter City Centre (with donation per pie going to Movember)!
Thank you for supporting my "Miles for Mo" journey. Every share, donation, and word of encouragement means the world.

11 Week(s) Ago
Leia West

Donate to my fundraiser via https://movember.com/m/15177097?mc=74 Day 2 (unfiltered) and my legs are officially JELLY!
We tackled the "Lumberjack Legs" challenge today, managing 80 squats. A massive thank you to my little brother for jumping in and joining the madness! This is the unfiltered, giggly reality of minute two... I'm honestly not sure which was the bigger workout, the squats or the laughing.
It's all fun, but it's for an incredibly important reason. Be the mate who checks in for a laugh, and also checks in on their mental health. This challenge shows the strength it takes to push through, but let's also find the strength to talk about men's health.
As a Mo Sista, I'm completing 60 challenges in 30 days to raise vital funds for Movember, supporting men's mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.
If you can donate anything, please check out the donation link in my bio.
Every little bit helps us get closer to the £2,500 goal (and that pie in the face!).

11 Week(s) Ago
University of Exeter

£5,555... AND WE HAVEN'T EVEN STARTED YET!

Exeter, you are absolutely incredible!

Movember starts TOMORROW, and we are completely blown away to see we've already raised a staggering £5,555! The momentum is electric, and this is only the beginning. Let's keep this energy high all month long as we continue to raise vital funds and awareness for men's health.

We are so proud of this community and our shared mission to change the face of men's health. We want to see everything you're up to! Whether you're growing a mo, moving for Movember, hosting an event, or having those important conversations.

PLEASE TAG US @movemberexeter in all your posts, stories, and updates. We want to share and celebrate all the amazing things you are doing!

Let's do this, Exeter.

Love your Mo Ambos
Leia, Ved & Ashton

Exeter Movember 2025 Ambassadors

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16 Week(s) Ago
Leia West

Yesterday I faced one of my biggest fears and jumped out of a plane. It was one of the scariest moments of my life, but also one of the most empowering, because I wasn’t doing it just for me. I was doing it for the men in my life, for those who have struggled in silence, and for a cause that I believe in with my whole heart.

This is my second year as a Movember Ambassador and Mo Sister, and every day I am reminded why this movement matters so much. Movember isn’t about moustaches, it’s about men’s health in all its forms: mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. It’s about starting conversations that can save lives.

Too often, I’ve watched the men around me put on a brave face while carrying heavy battles behind closed doors. I’ve been there to support friends through their lowest points, and I’ve seen how hard it can be for men to admit they’re struggling. That stigma, the idea that vulnerability makes you weak, needs to end. And that’s why I’ll keep showing up, speaking up, and pushing myself beyond my limits.

Jumping out of a plane was terrifying, but it’s nothing compared to the courage it takes to reach out and say, “I’m not okay.” That’s the real bravery. And that’s why I take on these challenges: to raise awareness, to spark conversations, and to remind every man that he does not have to go through life alone.

Through the University of Exeter campaign and beyond, I want to build a community where men feel safe to open up, where they know they’ll be heard, and where mental health is treated with the same importance as physical health. This isn’t just about one month. This is about lasting change, about standing together, and about saving lives.

16 Week(s) Ago
Leia West

Today’s the day, I’m jumping out of a plane for Movember! Facing my biggest fear (heights) to raise awareness for men’s health. Let’s do this!
Donate to my fundraiser via https://movember.com/m/15177097?mc=73

19 Week(s) Ago
Leia West

On 27th September I’m doing something I never thought I would, jumping out of a plane.
I’m terrified of heights, but I’m taking the leap to raise money for Movember, supporting men’s health and mental health.

Every donation helps fund life-changing projects, so if you can spare anything, I’d be hugely grateful. You can donate here: https://movember.com/m/15177097?mc=60

Thanks to everyone backing me!

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61 Week(s) Ago
Big Moustache on Campus Challenge UK

And finally, the teams that have been really showing us how it's done.

The top 10 university teams at this point in the month are:
1. Cardiff University Rugby Club
2. Durham University Cricket Club
3. Exeter University Hockey Club
4. University of Nottingham Men's Hockey Club
5. Liverpool University RFC
6. DURFC
7. Sheffield University Cricket Club 2024
8. University of St Andrews Rugby Football Club
9. Sheffield Engineers RUFC
10. Collingwood College Association Football Club (CCAFC)

There's some might big totals in there, with Cardiff Rugby and Durham Cricket being number 1 and number 3 on the team leaderboard in the UK!

61 Week(s) Ago
Big Moustache on Campus Challenge UK

Now to celebrate a few of the superstars who are behind those university totals!

Some immense fundraising totals from the top 10 individuals in the Big Moustache on Campus Challenge - you really are BMOCs.

Massive thank you and well done to:
1.⁠ Lee Fish
2. Alex Ray
3. Callum Chapman
4. Joel Hennell-Nealey
5. Sam Sommers
6. Joe Nash
7. Ben Chapel
8. Marcus Scullion
9. Sam Martin-Jenkins
10. Ben Hyams

61 Week(s) Ago
Big Moustache on Campus Challenge UK

Wow - what a month it's been so far! You have all been incredible and are smashing records left, right and centre!

Over £1.1 million raised already by Uni Students in the UK alone - we are truly blown away by you all.

I just wanted to say a big CONGRATS to the top 10 unis on the leaderboard at this stage:
 1.⁠ ⁠Durham University
 2.⁠ ⁠University of Exeter
 3.⁠ ⁠Cardiff University
 4.⁠ ⁠University of Nottingham
 5.⁠ ⁠University of Sheffield
 6.⁠ ⁠University of Birmingham
 7.⁠ ⁠University of Liverpool
 8.⁠ ⁠University of York
 9.⁠ ⁠Loughborough University
10.⁠ ⁠Newcastle University

61 Week(s) Ago
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61 Week(s) Ago
University of Exeter

50K!!!

You absolute legends! You’re fundraising efforts have been huge in the last week and we’ve caught right up to the leaders. Keep tagging us in all the stuff you’re doing and get all of your mates signed up so we can hit that target!

Big love from the Mo team xx

63 Week(s) Ago
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