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Oli Millett
2  year  Mo Bro

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Target: £500
raised £563 since 2024
My motivation
Fundraising for cause areas including:
Mental health and suicide prevention

Men accounted for 75% of suicides in 2022, on average 19% seek the help they require, this is due to issues such as toxic masculinity and "stoic" expectations.

From October of 2023, to April 2024, I experienced the hardest period of my life.

In July of 2023 I left school, a place I felt safe, a place where I had just solidified close friendships, a place I had been for 11 of my 18 years alive. I knew of not much else apart from it.

In September of 2023 I moved to Cardiff for university, a city so far from where I am from, with no-one I knew around. As someone who struggled to 'fit in' and make new friends, I found this to be a great challenge. I didn't go out, I didn't socialize, I spent most of my free time in my room alone listening to music, something that I thought I enjoyed. I used music as a scapegoat to hide from myself the fact that I was alone, isolated and with no-one that I felt I could call a good friend.

Some external factors such as poor living conditions, injury and a lack of fulfillment from my course led to a downhill spiral. I felt no joy in the things that used to make me smile, I felt I couldn't get out of bed, I felt worthless. From early November to early January I held these thoughts in my head, brushed them off and carried on.

After 2 months I felt trapped in my own thoughts, my thoughts turned negative and I remember going for a walk, I left my accomodation and walked in any direction I saw. I recall thinking about everything that had gone wrong in my life, blaming myself for every micro decision that had led me to that moment. I felt lost and that nothing could make me happy again, I felt that in that moment I didn't want to be around anymore, in that moment on January 25th 2024, I felt suicide was the only option.

When these thoughts are going around your head, common sense doesn't exist. You believe things that aren't true because maybe they'll make you feel better, I thought no-one would miss me. Then I thought about my family, they would miss me, and my friends from home, they'd miss me. I'd never see my dog again or a sunset or listen to my favourite song or feel the crunch of leaves under foot. I felt there was so much wrong with my life, but in reality there was so much that was right, so much I had to look forward to, to achieve, to see, to feel.

I eventually reached out to my parents and I remember just crying on a call with them for an hour. They listened to me, advised me, created plans for me and visited me. Without their support over the following months and still to this day I don't know where I would be right now.

As of now, in November 2024, I'm happy. I do a course I enjoy, I've recently met the most amazing people ever and I look forward to every time I get to see and talk to them. And now I've made it to Autumn, I've felt the crunch of leaves under my feet.

But many other men won't. So this November I'm raising money for them to help them to receive the help they require. So that they can continue to experience the things they love.

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Cardiff Metropolitan Men's Hockey Club
Team captain Ben Lazarevic
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This year I will be partaking in the 2024 Cardiff Metrox (30/11/24), it will consist of a 6x 500m runs, 1km Ski, 80 box jumps, 100m of weighted lunges, 1km row, 100m of burpees and 80 press pushes.
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Previous year's posts
31 Week(s) Ago
I worked out 3 km00:50:23

An injury to my MCL ended my Metrox early, just means I'll do it 2025 instead

Previous year's activities
31 Week(s) Ago
I worked out 3 km00:50:23

An injury to my MCL ended my Metrox early, just means I'll do it 2025 instead

Previous year's donations
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Donation from:
Claudia Orr
£5
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Claudia Orr
£5
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an anonymous supporter
£15
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an anonymous supporter
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Jonathan Millett
£23
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Jonathan Millett
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32 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Robert Briggs
£100

We are very proud of you for what you are doing to support a very worthy cause. To put into words your own painful experience could not have been easy, but hopefully will be an inspiration to others who need help.
Always remember you have lots of family and friends who love you dearly,
and will always be there for you.
Everything in your life looks so much brighter today so keep smiling.
Lots of love. Papa & Grandma.

32 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Robert Briggs
£100

We are very proud of you for what you are doing to support a very worthy cause. To put into words your own painful experience could not have been easy, but hopefully will be an inspiration to others who need help.
Always remember you have lots of family and friends who love you dearly,
and will always be there for you.
Everything in your life looks so much brighter today so keep smiling.
Lots of love. Papa & Grandma.

32 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Susan Millett
£50

Oh Oli we can’t tell you how we feel to read your powerful statement. How brave you are to put everything into words. You should be so proud. Huge emotions for a young man to deal with. You knew that your parents would be your strongest support and took the difficult step to share your feelings. We are so proud of you and love you very much. Your happiness is the most important thing and it sounds as if you are finding a way forward. You have a loving family and every one of us is here for you
Nanny and Grandad xx

32 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Susan Millett
£50

Oh Oli we can’t tell you how we feel to read your powerful statement. How brave you are to put everything into words. You should be so proud. Huge emotions for a young man to deal with. You knew that your parents would be your strongest support and took the difficult step to share your feelings. We are so proud of you and love you very much. Your happiness is the most important thing and it sounds as if you are finding a way forward. You have a loving family and every one of us is here for you
Nanny and Grandad xx

32 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
£100

Wow Oli how proud are we! I have been aware of your vulnerability, and worried for you.. I know I’ve said roll with it where and whenever you can if it helps.... well you’re certainly doing just that, and grasping it with both hands by the throat.. well done you! Aim for that bright light, we want to see you shine. Love and that forever hug. Grandma and Grampy xxxx

32 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
£100

Wow Oli how proud are we! I have been aware of your vulnerability, and worried for you.. I know I’ve said roll with it where and whenever you can if it helps.... well you’re certainly doing just that, and grasping it with both hands by the throat.. well done you! Aim for that bright light, we want to see you shine. Love and that forever hug. Grandma and Grampy xxxx

32 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Ben Millett
£23

This took forever to write as I was originally lost for words, but I'm so glad you're able to tell us all how you felt last year. You've come out of it so much stronger I'm sure, and I can't wait to see a victory pose on the finish line!

32 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Ben Millett
£23

This took forever to write as I was originally lost for words, but I'm so glad you're able to tell us all how you felt last year. You've come out of it so much stronger I'm sure, and I can't wait to see a victory pose on the finish line!

32 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Sarah Bond
£47

Oli we’re so proud of you! I admire your courage in speaking out about your own experiences. You’re making a difference, not just with this fundraiser but also with others who might be struggling. We love you lots xx

32 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Sarah Bond
£47

Oli we’re so proud of you! I admire your courage in speaking out about your own experiences. You’re making a difference, not just with this fundraiser but also with others who might be struggling. We love you lots xx

32 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Rachel Millett
£53

You've got this, and we've got you! You are loved beyond imagination. Well done for sharing the challenges you have faced, it will help someone else. Good luck for the event. M x

P.s Max out on the cards.

32 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Rachel Millett
£53

You've got this, and we've got you! You are loved beyond imagination. Well done for sharing the challenges you have faced, it will help someone else. Good luck for the event. M x

P.s Max out on the cards.

32 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Rebecca Mcvittie
£100

With love from Rebecca, Nigel, Imogen and Alexandra (plus the furry family members). X

32 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Rebecca Mcvittie
£100

With love from Rebecca, Nigel, Imogen and Alexandra (plus the furry family members). X

32 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Paul Millett
£47

It shows real inner strength to get you through the dark periods in your life, something you can build on going forward. Never look back and dwell on what could have been, yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present

32 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Paul Millett
£47

It shows real inner strength to get you through the dark periods in your life, something you can build on going forward. Never look back and dwell on what could have been, yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present

32 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!

Previous year's posts
32 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!

32 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

32 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

32 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

32 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

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

And now to check out our individual leaderboard on the 30th Mo...

Here are some very impressive totals:

1 Sam sommers - £4,008.02
2 Jack Bell - £3,337.01
3 Jay Kelman - £3,163.51
4 Toby Webster - £3,073.01
5 George Priestley - £3,065.30
6 Hugh Walker - £3,000.01
7 Harry Tuvey - £2,305.01
8 Kit Selman - £2,195.01
9 Jan M - £2,000.01
10 Tom Stevens - £1,943.51
11 Sam Fineman - £1,908.62
12 Thabo Mapetla - £1,847.01
13 Nohar Chawla - £1,840.01
14 Olly Hodkinson - £1,820.01
15 Michael Chapman - £1,737.93
16 Marcus Scullion - £1,605.00
17 Arthur Eynon - £1,590.00
18 Paddy Berry - £1,570.00
19 Josh Banks - £1529.76
20 Andrew Turley - £1441.00

However much is raised, big or small, you are all an integral part of the Mo community and we couldn't do anything without your support

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

It's the final day to Mo and collectively university students in the UK have raised an immense £1.37million!!!

Wow.

Now here's the time for the uni leaderboard update...
1 University of Exeter - £104,056.00
2 University of Nottingham - £103,420.04
3 Durham University - £77,618.01
4 Cardiff University - £73,065.88
5 University of Sheffield - £65,319.04
6 University of Liverpool - £54,362.03
7 University of Birmingham - £47,148.80
8 University of York - £39,217.38
9 University of Bristol - £37,802.86
10 University of St. Andrews - £37,709.09
11 Loughborough University - £36,413.94
12 University of Oxford - £35,961.03
13 University of Warwick - £35,246.49
14 University of East Anglia - £32,958.75
15 University of Glasgow - £31,732.55
16 University of Edinburgh - £27,619.36
17 Lancaster University - £27,348.91
18 University of Southampton - £24,056.16
19 University of Bath - £23,191.32
20 Swansea University - £22,038.53

Incredible effort to all! Remember the the leaderboard ranking doesn't close until 11th December at 10pm, so you have plenty of time to get those last donations in

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

ONE MORE DAY TO MO

As Movember draws to a close, we hope that those of you who are growing are beginning to feel at one with the Mo.

Will be a sad day for those that will be losing their furry face furniture soon but remember, you still have until 11th December until the leader boards close... so maybe you can extend the Mo growth just a bit longer.

Comedian Nick Helm has perfectly shown the Movember journey - go give it some love!

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

TODAY IS DONOR DAY

A day to reward your generous donors. Share with friends and family that if they donate £15 today they will be in with a chance of winning some amazing prizes.

Prizes include a £5,000 kitchen voucher, £1,000 travel voucher and a Cambridge Audio record player worth £850 - get ya teeth into it!

Share with friends, family, strangers and more!

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

And a MASSIVE well done to our top 10 individuals this week! Those are some pretty impressive numbers that's for sure

1 Sam sommers - £3,541.02
2 Jay Kelman - £2,740.01
3 George Priestley - £2,716.01
4 Toby Webster - £2,237.01
5 Harry Tuvey - £2,180.01
6 Kit Selman - £1,960.01
7 Jan M - £1,931.01
8 Hugh Walker - £1,900.01
9 Olly Hodkinson - £1,820.01
10 Sam Fineman - £1,786.11

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

It's 1 week left to Mo and here are the top 10 unis in the UK this week!
1 University of Nottingham - £80,611.75
2 University of Exeter - £74,267.87
3 Durham University - £55,949.77
4 University of Sheffield - £54,171.56
5 Cardiff University - £50,448.15
6 University of Liverpool - £41,784.22
7 University of Birmingham - £36,879.05
8 University of York - £31,649.62
9 Loughborough University - £29,892.54
10 University of St. Andrews - £28,225.22

Thank you all for absolutely smashing it out of the park this year!

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

And on the individual leaderboard halfway through the month are some EPIC fundraisers:

1. Sam sommers - £3,406.02
2. Jay Kelman - £2,380.01
3. Jan M - £1,921.01
4. Toby Webster - £1,887.01
5. Olly Hodkinson - £1,820.01
6. Hugh Walker - £1,515.00
7. Tom Stevens - £1,470.00
8. Arthur Eynon - £1,420.00
9. Matthew Ball - £1,410.00
10. Harry Tuvey - £1,400.00

Well done all!

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

After an epic week 2 here are the top 10 unis at Mid Mo - great work everyone!

1. University of Nottingham - £58,767.28
2. University of Exeter - £53,333.24
3. University of Sheffield - £43,303.55
4. Cardiff University - £42,826.49
5. Durham University - £39,714.26
6. University of Liverpool - £27,591.40
7. University of Birmingham - £27,359.14
8. University of York - £26,155.22
9. University of Oxford - £21,274.55
10. University of St. Andrews - £21,249.11

Keep Mo'ing!

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

It's Moustache Monday!

For those that are growing, drop a picture of your Mo-gress in the comments of the post below for a chance to win our giveaway:

https://www.facebook.com/MovemberUK/posts/pfbid0A8GUt1zGJKDFASDvr9r74DJw4vNeKj3gD7Uc3dNLTHYoE7uAvk9UH8Mtdy2H9AnZl?mibextid=bKks23

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

FREE MONEY

Now I have your attention… Thanks to our partners at NordVPN today you can supercharge your donations.

Today - and only today - NordVPN will donate £20 to your Mo Space for every donation of £20 or more you receive.

It begins at 9am. They have pledged £50,000. Because they're awesome like that. When it's gone it's gone.

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

And which uni is leading on 30 Movember?

1. University of Exeter - £97,090.47
2. Durham University - £68,660.92
3. University of Nottingham - £59,791.86
4. Loughborough University - £47,490.59
5. University of Birmingham - £38,710.23
6. Cardiff University - £35,609.10
7. Swansea University - £34,538.43
8. University of Sheffield - £34,509.48
9. University of St Andrews - £30,679.17
10. University of Oxford - £26,513.12

The leaderboards officially close at 10pm on 8 December so you have until then to get all your final donations in!

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

It's the last day of Movember! Who's currently the Top Student Mo?

1. Nicholas Lau - £5,745.00
2. Jack Bell - £5,390.00
3. Harry Cleary - £4,257.00
4. Gregor Nixon - £3,300.90
5. Ben Lake - £3,161.10
6. Archie Fisher - £3,125.00
7. Stephen Noble - £3,060.50
8. Aonghus Sellar - £2,750.00
9. Harrison Desa - £2,525.02
10. Ben Horswell - £2,347.00

The leaderboards officially close at 10pm on 8 December so you have until then to get all your final donations in!

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

GET £20 FROM GILLETTE (tomorrow)

Donate £20 or more to a Mo Bro or Mo Sister, or to a team
from 9am on Wednesday 23rd November and Gillette will
kick in an additional £20 (up to £50,000), so move fast. GO!

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

And who are the top Mo Universities this week? In the top spot we've got the University of Exeter, breaking records every year!

Top Fundraising Universities:
1. University of Exeter - £59,862.13
2. Durham University - £45,715.43
3. University of Nottingham - £37,485.41
4. University of Birmingham - £26,667.23
5. University of Sheffield - £23,713.27
6. Swansea University - £22,324.29
7. Loughborough University - £21,358.57
8. University of St. Andrews - £20,585.15
9. Cardiff University - £19,920.26
10. Lancaster University - £18,227.40

Thank you to everyone at all our Mo Unis, you're helping us to change the face of men's health.

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

So we're in the mid-Mo week, and all your efforts have been paying off, let's have a look at the leader boards this week...

Top Fundraising Students:
1. Nicholas Lau - £3,955.00
2. Harry Cleary - £3,417.00
3. Archie Fisher - £2,520.00
4. Jack Bell - £2,370.00
5. Harrison Desa - £1,588.33
6. Stephen Noble - £1,534.00
7. Aonghus Sellar - £1,520.00
8. Joe Gomersall - £1,430.00
9. Sam Fineman - £1,425.00
10. Hugh Walker - £1,423.00

Amazing Mo everyone!

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

Tell all your friends!

To help you raise even more for men's health, this Friday 11 November our friends at L'Oreal Men Expert will be topping up donations made on your Mo Space. For each donation of £20 or more made from 9am on the day, they will be adding a further £20 onto your total - until the £50,000 prize fund runs out.

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

⚠️ It's time for a prize reminder ⚠️

Raise £150+ by the end of 10 November to claim an exclusive Movember hat. Beanie or bucket? You decide!

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