’Staches raise $5,500

A team of Envision Financial employees nearly doubled the amount of money they raised as part of Movember.

The team of 19 raised more than $5,500 in donations, compared to $2,257 in 2010.

“We began with just a few guys and a goal of $500,” said Jaydon Boughhen, Envision’s Movember team captain.

“Within a few days, moustaches began to sprout out all over the organization and donations came pouring in. I’m extremely proud of the impact our facial hair has had for this important cause.”

Movember has become the world’s largest such fundraising event, raising over $73 million in 2010, with a vision of having a lasting impact on the face of men’s health. Though moustache season has drawn to a close at Envision and abroad, plans are already in the works to make the2012 campaign, and the mos, even bigger.

“It’s important for men to take an active role in their health,” says Envision participant and local Langley resident Brian Bevilacqua, whose father is a prostate cancer survivor. “The Movember campaign combines the gentlemanly art of fine moustachery with a cause that makes a real difference in people’s lives. On behalf of the whole Envision team, I’d like to thank all of our supporters for their generous donations.”

Envision’s Movember team included:

·         Brendan Clifford - Envision regional office, Langley

·         Brian Bevilacqua – Envision regional office, Langley

·         Brian Gunn – Envision regional office, Langley

·         James McNeill – Envision regional office, Langley

·         Jaydon Boughen – Chilliwack City branch (Team Captain)

·         Geoff Mader – Chilliwack City branch

·         Ron Dau – Envision regional office, Langley

·         Marcus Van Reeuwyk – Chilliwack City branch

·         Dave McIlvaney – Willoughby branch

·         Mandeep Sindhi – Envision regional office, Langley

·         Aman Sarpal - Town Centre branch, Abbotsford

·         Jordan Epp - Town Centre branch, Abbotsford

·         Jeff Knutson - Ridge Meadows branch, Maple Ridge

·         Cyrus Mazdine - Tsawwassen branch

·         Geoff Bale - Town Centre branch, Abbotsford

·         Gary Menzies - Chilliwack City branch

·         Nicholas Goy - Chilliwack City branch

·         Jon Plett - Mission branch

·         Joel Pierik - Member, Willoughby branch