Riders raise money in month of Movember

November: The time of year when the cold winter wind blows through the tired trees, parting the rust coloured leaves from the branches that kept them company during those warm Summer months.

November: Also the time when grown men cultivate moustaches to raise awareness of men’s health – particularly prostate and testicular cancer – raising money in the process as part of Movember.

Under the leadership of new captain, Barry Lamble, the Jelson Homes DMU Leicester Riders team will be getting involved with Movember, keeping ukamericansportsfans.com up-to-date with their facial hair growing achievements and providing pictures of their progress to show their commitment to the cause.

The starting point: a clean shaven Lamble:

 EDIT: Jorge, Pavol, Jamell and University player, Jordan Dawes have all started with a clean slate:

If you would like to donate to the Riders team (assurances have been given that the majority of the team are able to, and will be, participating), visit their home page.

Versatile forward, Jamell Anderson – the man who sported a moustache last season, has also advised he is participating in Movember. He’s working with his managerial team to raise money for the charity and his sponsorship form can be found here.