Submission #28069 by Temple Aliyah Men'S Club - Woodland Hills, CA (CLUB MERGED)

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Submitted by aromano
Wed, 2023-03-15 00:25
75.82.226.164
2023
I have read the 2023 Torch Awards Program Guidelines.
Club Name
Temple Aliyah Men'S Club - Woodland Hills, CA (CLUB MERGED)
Movember Hike
Club Representative
Person completing form
Dr. Jeff Shore
Alex
Romano
Club President at time of convention if known at this time
Richard
Kosoff
Club President Now
Richard
Kosoff
Health and Wellness

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To promote Men's Health we planned a hike at a local park that leads into an open nature reserve. We tied it in with a fundraiser to support the Movember Foundation which funds research and awareness of Men's Health.
To promote Men's Health we planned a hike, of easy-to-moderate difficulty, at a local park that leads into an open nature reserve. We tied it in with a fundraiser to support the Movember Foundation which funds research and awareness of Men's Health. All participants were asked to make a donation to Movember and, in return, receive and wear (at least for a group picture) a mock mustachio, the trademark on Movember. At an appropriate spot, we took a break for a quick D'Var Torah and refreshments. This was included in emails sent to the Club mailing list for a few weeks prior to the event. Follow-up one-to-one emails phone calls to verify and/or encourage attendance helped increase success.
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We had 15 people, which included a couple of spouses, which we consider a success. We raised more than $100 toward supporting the Movember Foundation's fund-raising campaign. A number of the participants were those who do not normally participate in Men's Club events so we feel that this helped us draw more guys to become active in the club. All who cam seemed to enjoy the experience.
This kind of activity helps promote the FJMC initiative to help men build and maintain healthy lifestyles. It also helped to support the Movember Foundation whose work makes a difference in awaeness and research in Men's Health issues. It is also a great activity to promote community.

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