Why Plenty of Stuff Studio is standing with Movember: Because talking saves lives

Every November, faces around the world start to change. Moustaches appear. Conversations begin. But behind the facial hair is something far more important: a movement that is saving lives by putting men’s health and wellbeing front and centre.

Movember is about more than moustaches. It is a global campaign tackling men’s mental health, suicide prevention, and cancers that affect men. Its mission is to encourage open conversations, fund vital research, and break the social norms that often stop men from seeking help.

For me personally, this cause hits close to home. Over the years, I have watched strong, talented, kind men struggle in silence, feeling like they must "man up" or hold it all together for everyone else. I have seen brilliant fathers, brothers, friends, and colleagues battling mental health issues privately, often without anyone noticing. Some are still fighting those battles every day.

Sadly, some have lost that battle.

That is why Plenty of Stuff Studio proudly stands with Movember. Awareness saves lives, but conversations save lives too. By talking openly, by checking in, and by showing that it is okay not to be okay, we can make a real difference.

Why Movember matters

The statistics are sobering but important to understand:

• Men die on average four and a half years earlier than women, often due to preventable causes.
• Around three out of four suicides in the UK are men, and globally, one man dies by suicide every minute.
• Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, and testicular cancer, while rarer, is the most common cancer in young men aged 15-49.

These numbers represent real people. Fathers, brothers, partners, friends, and colleagues. Movember works to save lives by funding research, early intervention programs, and community initiatives that encourage men to speak up before reaching crisis point.

How you can make a difference

Supporting Movember does not require grand gestures. Every action, big or small, counts:

• Take part in a challenge: Grow a moustache, walk a "Mo-ment," or take on the 60-mile challenge to raise awareness and funds.
• Start meaningful conversations: Check in with friends, colleagues, or family. Asking "how are you really?" can open the door to support.
• Share on social media: Post stats, personal stories, or questions for your network. Use hashtags #Movember, #MensHealth, #ItsOkayToTalk to amplify the conversation.
• Educate yourself and others: Learn to recognise signs of mental health struggles in men and share support resources like Movember's Get Support page.
• Encourage others to join: Awareness grows when communities act together.

Small actions can spark meaningful change. Awareness turns into action, and action can save lives.

Why this matters to us as a marketing agency

At Plenty of Stuff Studio, we believe that businesses have a platform and a responsibility. Marketing is what we do every day, but behind every project are real people with stories, struggles, and emotions that often go unseen.

Supporting Movember allows us to show that empathy, creativity, and compassion can coexist in business. By taking a stand, we can spark conversations that make a difference and inspire action.

This November, we are excited to share:

• Partnerships with men's mental health charities to amplify their impact.
• Insightful video interviews with men opening up about their experiences.
• Practical tips and resources to support mental wellbeing in your community.

Even one conversation, one post, or one check-in can make a difference. Small acts of awareness can break the silence and potentially save lives.

Join us this Movember

Let us make this Movember meaningful. Not just through the moustaches we see, but through the voices we hear, the stories we share, and the men we stand beside.

Follow Plenty of Stuff Studio this November to stay updated on our initiatives, inspiring stories, and ways to take action. Together, we can help men feel safe to talk, connect, and live healthier, longer lives.

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Written by Kiana Douglin

Written on Monday, 10 November 2025

Kiana Douglin

Director, Plenty of Stuff Studio

Kiana draws on years of marketing experience, playing a key role in helping businesses grow and launching startups with effective marketing strategies and operations. Her background combines marketing expertise with skills in sales and events. Outside of work, she finds inspiration in nature-hiking in the mountains, chasing waterfalls, and traveling the world-while her love for poetry and music fuels her creative spirit.

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