My motivation

In 2023, my father was unexpectedly diagnosed with prostate cancer. Thankfully, it was caught early, and after months of treatment and determination, he is now cancer-free. During that same time my family faced another heartbreaking reality, we lost my cousin, Braedon Christopher Metz, to suicide. These two life-altering events left me searching for answers and struggling to make sense of it all.

It was in those difficult moments that I found Movember. Their resources provided not only essential information about men’s health but also a compassionate community that offered strength and support. Movember’s emphasis on mental health awareness and the importance of early cancer detection deeply resonated with me, fueling my passion for advocacy.

My Journey

Since joining the Movember movement in 2024, I have raised nearly $30,000 for men’s health initiatives around the world. Each year, I take on a new challenge that tests my limits physically and mentally, reflecting the challenges men face in their own health journeys.

In 2024, I ran the Auckland Marathon in New Zealand, finishing in 3 hours and 46 minutes. In 2025, I trekked through the Italian Dolomites, climbing across some of the most beautiful and demanding terrain in Europe. Next, I will climb Mount Kilimanjaro in March, continuing this mission to raise awareness and funding for men’s health.

These experiences are more than physical goals. They are reminders of why this cause matters and opportunities to start real conversations about men’s health. Every climb, every mile, and every conversation reinforces one message: men’s health matters