Connie Carr-Ansah
8  year  Mo Sister

$120

Target: $1,000
raised $11,131 since 2018
My motivation
Fundraising for cause areas including:
Men's health
Prostate cancer
Testicular cancer
Mental health and suicide prevention

Why I Fundraise for Movember: A Personal Mission
Every year since 2018, I join Movember to raise funds and awareness for men’s health - not just for statistics, but for real people like my dad. His journey with prostate cancer changed our family forever, and it’s why this cause is so close to my heart. I invite you to stand with me, not only to support my dad, but to help all men facing these battles. Together, we can make a difference.
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My Dad’s Story: Courage, Hope, and the Power of Support
Cancer was just a word to my family—until 2016. My dad’s PSA levels began to rise in 2015, and he was placed under active surveillance. We hoped for the best, but late in 2016, his PSA numbers jumped into double digits. A biopsy confirmed our worst fears: prostate cancer.

I’ll never forget the day my stoic dad called, slipping the news into the conversation as if it was discussing the weather:
“Oh, by the way, dear, I have cancer. How are my grandsons?”

Like so many men, he didn’t want to make a fuss or show fear. But I knew he needed support, so I became his advocate—attending appointments, taking notes, and walking every step of the journey with him.

There were countless visits to specialists—urologists, oncologists, radiation therapists. By July 2017, he was undergoing daily radiation therapy at Sunnybrook. The waiting was agonizing, but in February 2018, his PSA levels finally dropped back to normal. Relief washed over our family.

Yet, cancer is relentless. It returned, and my dad continues to fight, exploring new treatments and staying under active surveillance with regular PSA tests. He’ll be monitored for the rest of his life, but he’s alive, kicking, and for now, that’s enough.
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What You Can Do
Movember isn’t just about raising money—it’s about changing lives. I encourage you to:
• Learn about prostate and testicular cancers, suicide prevention, and men’s mental health.
• Practice what you learn: open up, start conversations, and connect deeply with the men in your life.
• Support this campaign—donate, share, or simply encourage the boys and men you know to take their health seriously.

Let’s make sure more dads, sons, brothers, and friends become survivors—just like mine.
Let’s make a difference together.

How I'm
getting involved
Team OPTrustache
Team captain Jennifer Dickson
$805 Team funds raised
0 of 60 kilometres
walking
running
I'm moving 60km this Movember for the 60 men we lose each hour of every day.
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2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Ellis Hou
$50
2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Ellis Hou
$50
3 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Brian Hawrysh
$50

Thanks Connie, good luck with the fundraising!

3 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Brian Hawrysh
$50

Thanks Connie, good luck with the fundraising!

1 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Andrew Schwab
$20

Thanks for your years of efforts, Connie!

1 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Andrew Schwab
$20

Thanks for your years of efforts, Connie!

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Celebration Time!

We're thrilled to share the outstanding results of this year’s Movember’s Business Club Canada — together, you raised an incredible $2,256,091! This highlights the amazing impact we can make when we come together for an important cause.

Congratulations to CANSO, our 2024 champions, and a special shoutout to John Carswell, this year’s top fundraiser. Your commitment is truly making a difference.

To everyone who participated, donated, or helped raise awareness — thank you for your dedication. Your efforts are helping men live healthier, happier, longer lives.

Check out the final leaderboard below and take pride in the incredible difference you’ve made. Wishing you all a happy and healthy holiday season!

Celebration Time!

We're thrilled to share the outstanding results of this year’s Movember’s Business Club Canada — together, you raised an incredible $2,256,091! This highlights the amazing impact we can make when we come together for an important cause.

Congratulations to CANSO, our 2024 champions, and a special shoutout to John Carswell, this year’s top fundraiser. Your commitment is truly making a difference.

To everyone who participated, donated, or helped raise awareness — thank you for your dedication. Your efforts are helping men live healthier, happier, longer lives.

Check out the final leaderboard below and take pride in the incredible difference you’ve made. Wishing you all a happy and healthy holiday season!

47 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
$50
47 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
$50

As the calendar flips to December and we gear up for the final week of the Movember Business Club Challenge, we have a loaded leaderboard filled with record-setting campaigns.

A massive congrats to everyone involved in this year's challenge who came together to raise funds and spark countless conversations for men's health. Your support is making a difference in your workplaces and community. Thank you!

A friendly reminder that we'll close the books and crown the champion on Tuesday, December 10th, at 5PM EST when the leaderboard closes. While donations can still flow in after this deadline, they won’t count toward the leaderboard standings.

Let’s close this quarter strong and finish with a record-breaking result!

As the calendar flips to December and we gear up for the final week of the Movember Business Club Challenge, we have a loaded leaderboard filled with record-setting campaigns.

A massive congrats to everyone involved in this year's challenge who came together to raise funds and spark countless conversations for men's health. Your support is making a difference in your workplaces and community. Thank you!

A friendly reminder that we'll close the books and crown the champion on Tuesday, December 10th, at 5PM EST when the leaderboard closes. While donations can still flow in after this deadline, they won’t count toward the leaderboard standings.

Let’s close this quarter strong and finish with a record-breaking result!

Movember 30 is almost here—time to finalize those transactions and wrap up the quarterly reports!

Thank you for making such a strategic investment in men’s health this Movember. As we approach the final close of the books, take a moment to assess your assets—every Mo, every event, and every dollar raised has significantly boosted the value of men’s health.

Mark your calendars: the leaderboards will officially close on Tuesday, December 10th, at 5 PM EST. That's when we'll announce the 2024 Champions of the Movember Business Club. Donations can still be made after this deadline, but they won’t factor into the leaderboard standings.

Let’s finish this month strong and optimize the impact on men’s health!

Movember 30 is almost here—time to finalize those transactions and wrap up the quarterly reports!

Thank you for making such a strategic investment in men’s health this Movember. As we approach the final close of the books, take a moment to assess your assets—every Mo, every event, and every dollar raised has significantly boosted the value of men’s health.

Mark your calendars: the leaderboards will officially close on Tuesday, December 10th, at 5 PM EST. That's when we'll announce the 2024 Champions of the Movember Business Club. Donations can still be made after this deadline, but they won’t factor into the leaderboard standings.

Let’s finish this month strong and optimize the impact on men’s health!

48 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Jitin Maraj
$30

Congrats Connie for continuing this important work. You are an inspiration!

We’re in Week 3 of Movember, and the growth is strong with the Movember Business Club! Whether you’re raising funds, spreading awareness, or getting the whole team involved you’re investing in men’s health and seeing great returns.

Keep scaling up your efforts—every donation, every conversation, is another step toward a healthier future for men everywhere.

Stay on target and keep pushing forward—your company’s support is helping us change the face of men’s health. Let’s keep growing, networking, and Mo’ing our way to success!

Week 2 is here!

The competition is fierce and the 'staches are starting to come in. We're not even at the halfway mark.

Keep up the amazing work.

United We Mo!!

Week 1 of Movember is rounding up!

If you're Growing, we hope you've got some solid stubble making an appearance and those Mos are starting to take shape.

If you're Moving, Hosting, or Mo’ing Your Own Way, keep up the fantastic momentum—you're all doing an incredible job raising both funds and awareness for men's health!

So many teams are absolutely smashing it this year. Take a look at the Mo leaderboard below

Attention Movember Business Club - it's time for liftoff!

The hairiest month of the year is here, and we’re ready to change the face of men’s health.

Whether you’re Growing, Moving, Hosting, or Mo’ing Your Own Way – we salute you! Every whisker grown, step taken, event hosted, or bold dare accepted helps Movember raise critical funds and awareness for men’s health.

Teams are already rising up the leaderboard for a shot at gold. Who will take it home this year?

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