This Friday, The Last Local in Canning Vale is throwing a Movember extravaganza to support men’s health, with owner Mickey Phull set to shave off his moustache for the cause.
The night will feature lots of exciting raffle prizes, including cartons of beer, wine, hampers, and pub vouchers, with all funds raised from the raffle tickets going to prostate cancer research, a DJ spinning tunes, and a live auction for the chance to shave off Mickey Phull’s moustache.
Movember is a global charity dedicated to raising awareness and funding for men’s health issues, including mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer, throughout the month of November, where men generally grow a moustache and then shave it to raise funds for charity.
Mr Phull said he hopes that through the event, they can spark meaningful conversations around prostate health, reduce stigma, and inspire men to get regular check-ups.
“Being a pub, we do generally have a group of men who come, and one of them is a prostate cancer survivor, so I thought it’d be nice to create and participate in something like this,” Phull said.
“It’s all about having fun and giving back to support research because you never know who might be affected next. These things can happen to anyone.”
Despite Movember being about men’s health, Phull wants the event to be a collective effort where everyone in the community comes together for a great night.
“The Last Local is really like a family. We’re not in Bondi Beach, where people come and go, and you never see them again. Here, we’re a community; you see people four or five times a week, especially on the weekends,” he said.
“So it’ll be a great event for everyone to be part of, participate in, and feel good about.”
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, prostate cancer is expected to be the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in 2024, with 26,400 cases, accounting for 28 per cent of all cancers diagnosed in men this year.
However, survival rates for prostate cancer are high, with a 98% five-year survival rate for the most common form of prostate cancer, adenocarcinoma, and early detection plays a crucial role in improving outcomes.
Phull said he can’t wait to get rid of his moustache and hopes others will get in on the action throughout the night.
“Some patrons have shown interest in shaving their beards or moustaches, but I’m not sure exactly who will yet. All the staff are excited, and the girls will be wearing fake moustaches to join in on the fun.”
“It’s a serious issue, but you’ve got to find something to laugh about; you’ve got to live life, stay happy, and keep it light-hearted.”
The live auction to shave Mickey’s moustache and the raffle will kick off at 9 p.m. this Friday, November 30.
