Raffie McKenzie-Donovan
2  year  Mo Bro
platinum club
platinum club level 2
platinum club level 3

£1,562

Target: £1,500
raised £2,112 since 2024
My motivation
Fundraising for cause areas including:
Men's health
Prostate cancer
Mental health and suicide prevention

During my secondary school years, from Year 9 to Year 11, I struggled deeply with my mental health. I was judged, discriminated against, and bullied by school authorities—people who should have been a source of support. I kept my struggles to myself and never shared how I was feeling with my family. Over time, this isolation led me down a dark path, and I found myself wanting and trying to take my own life more than once. The school I attended, where I should have felt safe and supported, offered little to no help, and for my own safety, I had to be taken out of school for some periods of time and in the end I ultimately had to leave.

After leaving GCSEs behind, I finally felt a sense of freedom after three years of silent suffering. I moved to a new school for my A-levels, and it completely transformed my life. I was surrounded by supportive friends and teachers who genuinely cared about my well-being. On more than one occasion, when I hit low points, they would sit with me for hours, sometimes just chatting, even about something as simple as films. The environment was one where I finally felt understood, accepted, and encouraged to thrive by my peers and teachers. For that I thank Hurtwood House for all the support and memories it gave me.

It’s this experience that drives me to raise awareness for men's mental health, particularly for young people in schools. Every student should feel like they have a safe space to talk about their feelings, without fear of being judged or pressured into conforming to stereotypes like I was at a younger age. I know firsthand how dangerous it can be to bottle up emotions, especially when the world tells you that "men don't talk." That narrative needs to change. Men need to talk to one another. We all deserve to be heard.

Another huge personal reason I take part in this amazing charity is for my uncle, who in 2023 was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer. My uncle has always been a role model to me and has been a huge rugby fan. I want to raise awareness of this cancer as well, so we can beat it. For someone like my uncle, who was dealt a bad hand, he is always cheerful and makes everyone laugh around him.

How I'm
getting involved
1861 Mos
£5,891 Team funds raised
242 of 240 kilometres
running
52.01 kilometres
cycling
190.14 kilometres
Throughout the month of Movember, I will be running and cycling 60K a week in aid of the 60 men we lose every hour on average to suicide, finishing off with a half-marathon at the end of the month.
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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.

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.

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!

4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Theresa Atkinson
£15

Wishing you the best of luck with your 60k per week and half marathon in aid of a very worth cause. Tessa & Andy xx

4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Theresa Atkinson
£15

Wishing you the best of luck with your 60k per week and half marathon in aid of a very worth cause. Tessa & Andy xx

4 Week(s) Ago
I ran 21.32 km02:14:27

Half marathon completed! Mo challenge completed!

4 Week(s) Ago
I ran 21.32 km02:14:27

Half marathon completed! Mo challenge completed!

4 Week(s) Ago
I cycled 20 km00:56:34

4 Week(s) Ago
I cycled 20 km00:56:34

4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Charlie Goffin
£47

Nice one Raff

4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Charlie Goffin
£47

Nice one Raff

4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Samuel (me) Menhinick
£6
4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Samuel (me) Menhinick
£6
4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Caroline Knight
£40

Good luck Raff, and very well done for raising these funds and completing your challenges. Amazing ⭐️

4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Caroline Knight
£40

Good luck Raff, and very well done for raising these funds and completing your challenges. Amazing ⭐️

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!

4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Peter Berkeley
£23

Good luck!

4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Peter Berkeley
£23

Good luck!

4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Mark Collins
£50

Please make your Dad shave off that ridiculous squirrel under his nose

4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Mark Collins
£50

Please make your Dad shave off that ridiculous squirrel under his nose

4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Gary Benn
£15
4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Gary Benn
£15
4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Oisin Hartle doyle
£20
4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Oisin Hartle doyle
£20
4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
David Peters
£23

Well done to you and John for raising money for a fantastic cause. Wishing you all the best.

4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
David Peters
£23

Well done to you and John for raising money for a fantastic cause. Wishing you all the best.

4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
James Walden
£32

Top work Raffie

4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
James Walden
£32

Top work Raffie

4 Week(s) Ago
I ran 10 km00:56:21

4 Week(s) Ago
I ran 10 km00:56:21

4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Simon Poole
£23
4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Simon Poole
£23
4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Gary Perry
£15

Best of luck and well done

4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Gary Perry
£15

Best of luck and well done

4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Nigel Mansell
£50

I was bullied into this over a very pleasant lunch.

4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Nigel Mansell
£50

I was bullied into this over a very pleasant lunch.

4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Christopher Hood
£23

Well done to you and supporting this great cause

4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Christopher Hood
£23

Well done to you and supporting this great cause

4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Bernard Hood
£23

Great cause and effort, well done Raffie

4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Facebook Fundraising
£15
4 Week(s) Ago
I cycled 10 km00:24:23

4 Week(s) Ago
I cycled 10 km00:26:21

4 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Lizzie McKenzie-Donovan
£23

Well done Raf! So proud of you xxx

4 Week(s) Ago
I cycled 20 km00:56:21

Onto the final week tomorrow

5 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Col Palfrey
£23

Good Luck Col

5 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Colin Williams
£23
5 Week(s) Ago
I cycled 10.01 km00:22:26

5 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Ed O'Callaghan
£23

Couldn’t be more proud of the work you’re doing Raffie! You’re a credit to Movember and Mo Rugby.

5 Week(s) Ago
I cycled 10.01 km00:25:55

5 Week(s) Ago
I cycled 20 km00:59:48

WE BACK

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!

6 Week(s) Ago
I cycled 10.1 km00:27:46

Another one bites the dust!

6 Week(s) Ago
I cycled 20 km00:52:17

20K on bike today :))

6 Week(s) Ago
I cycled 10 km00:26:00

6 Week(s) Ago
I cycled 10 km00:23:26

New week another 60K to go

6 Week(s) Ago
I ran 9.19 km00:52:40

First 60K of the month done!

6 Week(s) Ago
I cycled 10 km00:24:22

Nearly the first 60k done

7 Week(s) Ago
I cycled 20.02 km00:55:41

Cheeky evening bike session

7 Week(s) Ago
I cycled 10 km00:23:47

On the bike today while rewatching stranger things

7 Week(s) Ago
I ran 11.5 km01:25:01

Joined Fraser for a lap of his 60K ultra run

Previous year's posts

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!!

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

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!

60 Week(s) Ago

Get it gone

60 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!

106 Week(s) Ago

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.

107 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

108 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/

109 Week(s) Ago

Heading into the home stretch, the moustaches are looking strong, our Movers’ legs are starting to tire, and our Hosters are getting ready to celebrate the end of the month.

Top Sports Teams
1. Farnham RUFC - £28,509
2. Team Brid & Boro - £8,067
3. The 3..2..1..Bro Iron Mo(ron) - £7,924

Top Sports Individuals
1. Ben Haldon - £4,861
2. Richard Smith - £3,460
3. Simon Davidson - £3,153

110 Week(s) Ago

Head on down to Richmond Rugby on Saturday 25th November for a day packed full of rugby for men's health from 12pm.

3 games will be taking place on the day - a Mo Sisters Game, Students, and Mo Bros Rugby.

Donate £10 for your ticket and to a day of fundraising and frolics in the name of Movember.

https://uk.movember.com/en/events/view/id/B515

110 Week(s) Ago

We’ve reached the halfway point, and here are the heroes at the top of the pile so far. Still a long way to go! Keep an eye out for the matched donations. Thank you for everything so far.

Top 3 Teams

1. Farnham RUFC £27,461
2. 321 Bro Iron Mo £7,324
3. Team Brid & Boro £7,272

Top 3 Individuals

1. Charlie Thompson £2,630
2. Simon Davidson £2,585
3. Ollie Rance £2,575

111 Week(s) Ago

One week down. Already we have some exceptional people from our Mo Community shooting up the fundraising charts, as well as some early starters.

Top Sports Teams

1. Farnham RUFC - £10,658
2. The 3..2..1..Bro Iron Mo(ron) - £6,899
3. Currie Chieftains - £4,642

Top Sports Individuals

1. Ollie Rance - £1,580
2. Callum Paterson - £1,515
3. Ryan Wilson - £1,338

112 Week(s) Ago

Welcome to Movember 2023 Sports Mos. Who will come out on top? Shave down, get Moving and make a difference. Whatever you do, whatever you raise. It makes a difference.

112 Week(s) Ago

Welcome to the Movember Rugby Challenge. Check out how you measure up against Egg Chasers across the country.

Know that whatever you raise has a huge impact. Let's go, the Mo is Calling.

Note: As donations can be made privately, not all donations are displayed to the public.