Red Deer Rebels join new WHL-OHL Moustache Cup for Movember
WHL and OHL teams will compete throughout November to raise the most money for men's health charity Movember, marking the campaign's 20th year.
The Red Deer Rebels are among WHL and OHL teams taking part in a new fundraising competition launched with Movember called the Moustache Cup. Teams across both leagues will raise money throughout November, with a separate title awarded to the top fundraising club in each league.
WHL Commissioner Dan Near said the league is proud of its existing player education and support programs, and sees the Moustache Cup as a chance for players to give back to their communities while contributing to conversations about men's health.
Todd Minerson of Movember Canada said too many men die young from preventable causes, noting the effects of poor men's health ripple out to families and communities. He said hockey's ability to bring people together makes it a useful platform for raising both funds and awareness, and for encouraging young men to talk openly about their health.
Since 2003, Movember's global community has raised nearly $2 billion CAD, funding more than 1,320 projects focused on mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. The 2026 campaign marks Movember's 20th year running.
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