Come November, the Seattle Prep cross-country season will come to an end. The men’s team will trade in their short-shorts and singlets for equally flattering tights, sweatshirts, and gloves. In the first month of winter training, the young men will face the cold to shave down their times; but not their faces.

This year, the men’s cross-country team is excited to raise awareness and funds for men’s health issues by supporting the Movember Foundation. The Movember Foundation is “a global charity committed to men living happier, healthier, longer lives” The Movember foundation focuses on four main areas of men’s health: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health issues in men, and physical inactivity.

The team will participate in “no shave November,” and invites the entire school (students and faculty) to join them. “Our coach, Ben Sauvage, Mr. Hogan, and several other Prep teachers and staff have agreed to participate and donate” said Senior Evan Sarantinos.

The participants will have their last shave on October 31st then cultivate their facial hair until December first. At the end of the month there will be prizes for both the most and least impressive beards.

There is a recommended donation of $15 to join the group. Participants can “buy out” mid-month for an additional $20. Girlfriends, wives, moms, and concerned friends are encouraged to buy out participants to get them to shave. Talk to cross-county seniors for more information and to register. Also, be sure to follow the Snapchat account SPXCmovember to follow the journey.