Movember: The story behind 'No-Shave November'

No-Shave November events have raised over 3.5 million dollars in funds. [iStockphoto]

On social media, men are expected to post pictures of their beards throughout the month using the hashtag #noshavenovember to promote the event. In addition, men are encouraged to let their beards grow out wild and bigger so that when asked about their new facial hair, they would be expected to explain why they are not shaving - spreading cancer awareness.

However, the idea of using facial hair to create awareness started in 2003 when two men, Travis Garone and Luke Slattery, met up for a drink in Melbourne, Australia.

They recruited 30 other men who agreed to take up the challenge by growing out their beards and coining the term 'Movember'.