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I’m not sure how many of you have heard about this cause. I will admit this year was a first for me.

Each year during November, thousands of men around the world will grow a mustache in honor of raising funds and promoting awareness to men’s health. On November 1st, these men will register with a clean shaven face and throughout the rest of the month they will try their best to grow the best ‘stache they can.

One of my cousins had lost her dad to prostate cancer. Her husband is part of the team that is raising funds in his memory. You can check out his personal and team website as well as his growing mustache, here.

Movember Canada Site – The funds raised in Canada support prostate cancer (the #1 cancer in men).
Movember US Site – The funds raised in the US support prostate cancer and other cancers that affect men.

Now ladies, you too can be part of this as a Mo Sista. Encourage the men in your life to participant. You know the mustache is sexy!

Please check out the above sites listed on this page if you are interested in donating or participating yourself. The month isn’t over folks – it’s not too late to join and help bring awareness to this cause!

I’ve come across a treasure.

And the first time I attended it, I fell absolutely in love.

It’s called The Miracle League.

The Miracle League is a baseball league which gives children with disabilities a chance to play. The love of the game involves everyone. They play on a “no barriers” field which is specially built for these children. The field is cushioned, with a rubberized surface to help prevent any injuries and to allow children in wheel chairs or walkers to play.

This is how the game is played:

Each player receives a chance to bat every inning.
Each player has a “buddy” to assist them and to cheer them on.
Each player is always safe on the bases.
Each player gets to round the bases and make a run every inning.
The last player up to bat hits a home run!

How amazing is that?!

I am a “buddy” for the Miracle League in Arlington, Texas. The field can be found near the entrance of Randoll Mill Park. The first time I attended a game, I couldn’t believe it. These kids were so excited and overjoyed to be given the chance to play! They get out into the field and are ready to go! They cheer on their opponents and encourage each other. I think we all know getting up to bad is the best part. The ball is set up on a “T” so they either get up there and swing away or get some help from their Buddy. The team I help out with has a little boy on the team and every game he can be found cheering on his team and telling them they are going to win. You can’t help but smile at how happy this opportunity makes them.

The Miracle League began in 1998 in Georgia and has since spread across the country. If you have a disabled child, this is a place that they would love. If you would like to help out or donate, reach out to a Miracle League near you. It’s truly rewarding for all involved.