Bienefelt to grow a mo, help a bro

A JAN Juc teacher is growing out his ginger moustache for a special cause this month.

Kyle Bienefelt is participating in Movember in a bid to help change the face of men’s health.

The 27-year-old has his sights set on helping Western Heights College to become one of the top school fundraisers in the country.

This will be his fifth time completing the men’s health challenge, a cause very close to his heart.

“Most of us know a man who has struggled with mental health so it’s really important to support your mates,” he said.

“I love doing Movember, particularly for the way it opens conversations, especially in the workplace and at sporting clubs.

“Mental health is really important for men to talk about. It’s more challenging now than ever before with social media, expectations and the cost of living.

“Movember encourages men to speak up and be physically active and it’s wonderful to do it in a big community.”

Mr Bienefelt hopes to raise over $750 individually and hopes Western Heights College can hit the $2,000 mark.

“It’s gathering a lot of momentum which is just fantastic,” he said.

“We are currently in the top 20 in schools in Australia which is decent. St Joeys in Geelong is second which is just terrific.

“As men we have a lot of power, power which can be used for good, so let’s use it.”

To donate to Movember and for more information, head to au.movember.com/mospace/15426683