STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rooted in its
purpose to improve people's health and well-being through
meaningful innovation, Philips – a global leader in health
technology – is partnering with Movember, the leading charity
changing the face of men's health. This November, Philips Norelco
is raising its voice by asking men to put their razors down and let
their "Mos" grow.
According to research from Movember, men die an average of six
years earlier than women in the U.S. For this reason, every
November, Movember encourages men around the world to come together
to grow moustaches, raise funds and spread awareness for men's
health issues.
"Men's health issues such as prostate and testicular cancer, as
well as suicide, have immense personal and public health impacts,"
said Dr. Jake Taylor, MD MPH, Chief
Resident in Urology at New York
University Langone Health and Philips Norelco partner.
"That's why it's so important that men educate themselves on
warning signs and continue to engage in open and honest
conversations when it comes to their health. This should be a
priority, rather than an afterthought."
With a shared vision to create a widespread and long-lasting
impact, Philips Norelco and Movember are motivating men to stay
healthy in all areas of life by tackling the health issues that are
right under their noses – emphasizing social connection, having an
open dialogue about physical and mental health, and normalizing
mental health support.
To do so, Philips Norelco is committing a donation up to
$550,000, which includes more than
850 Philips Norelco shavers and funds to help Movember develop
innovative men's health research and provide year-round support
programs for men.
"Philips Norelco aspires for men to look and feel their best
which means more than just grooming," said Brett
Bardsley, Philips Norelco Marketing Director. "The brand's
mission to improve the lives of men through purpose-oriented
product development and meaningful innovation aligns perfectly with
Movember's mission to change the face of men's health and empower
men to live happier, healthier and longer lives."
Since 2003, Movember has funded more than 1,250 men's health
projects around the world, shaking up men's health research and
transforming the way health services reach and support men.
"We are committed to helping men live longer lives and reducing
the number of men dying prematurely by 25 percent by the year
2030," said Mark Hedstrom, US
Executive Director of Movember. "Partners like Philips Norelco are
critical in not only funding, but also raising visibility for our
common cause among their consumers online and in the retail
aisle."
For more details on the Philips Norelco and Movember partnership
or to learn more about how, together, we can change the face of
men's health, visit Philips.com/Movember. Check out @PhilipsNorelco
on Twitter and Instagram and tag #Movember #PhilipsNorelco
#PhilipsOneBlade and #Multigroom5000.
You can also participate in shaving down on November 1 with Philips Norelco OneBlade, before
letting your Mo grow all month long. To keep Mos groomed throughout
the month, Philips Norelco suggests using Philips Norelco
Multigroom 5000.
About Royal
Philips
Royal Philips
(NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company
focused on improving people's health and well-being and enabling
better outcomes across the health continuum – from healthy living
and prevention, to diagnosis, treatment and home care. Philips
leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer
insights to deliver integrated solutions. Headquartered in
the Netherlands, the company is a
leader in diagnostic imaging, image-guided therapy, patient
monitoring and health informatics, as well as in consumer health
and home care. Philips generated 2020 sales of EUR 17.3 billion and employs approximately 78,000
employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News
about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.
About Movember
Movember is the leading charity
changing the face of men's health on a global scale, focusing on
mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and
testicular cancer. The charity raises funds to deliver innovative,
breakthrough research and support programs that enable men to live
happier, healthier and longer lives.
Committed to disrupting the status quo, millions have joined the
movement, helping fund over 1,250 projects around the world. In
addition to tackling key health issues faced by men, Movember is
working to encourage men to stay healthy in all areas of their
life, with a focus on men staying socially connected and becoming
more open to discussing their health and significant moments in
their lives. The charity's vision is to have an everlasting impact
on the face of men's health. To donate or learn more, please visit
movember.com.
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