For many men, the month of November is “Movember,” which involves growing a mustache to call attention to issues facing men’s health — both physical and mental. Over the weekend, Keegan Effertz of Fargo, North Dakota, didn’t just go the extra mile for Movember. He went an extra 60 miles.
Keegan put together something called “Dash for the Stache,” during which he ran 60 miles on his family farm to raise money for the Movember Foundation charity group. The 60 miles he ran represents the 60 men around the world who die by suicide each hour.
By sharing his own personal journey, Keegan hopes to break the stigma surrounding men’s mental health, encouraging guys everywhere to open up and reach out. As Keegan explained, “I’ve gone through some personal struggles and am just here to speak out about it and let men know that it’s alright to speak about it.”