Some called it 30 days of itchiness but those sporting moustaches in the month of November were all doing it for a great cause.

Mo-vember started back in 2003 by a couple of mates in Melbourne, and has now grown into an international success story - the moustache had all but disappeared from fashion trends but for one month of the year they are back.

Clyde Fire Brigade volunteer firefighters were in on it this year, and the Highlands Motorsport Park held its own Mo-mentum charity run to raise money for suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer - the three biggest issues affecting men’s health.

Five Stags in Cromwell also held its first Mo-vember event in 15 years, raising $5000 from its event last weekend.

As well as looking for the ultimate mo/armpit master to claim the crown, they had prizes for the most intimidating moustache and another for the most patchy, peach fuzz and proud.

There was also a prize for the best silver fox moustache, “for the seasoned mo-growers bringing wisdom and flair to the follicle game,” and of course the most creative one.

The Mo-vember movement has funded over 1320 men’s health projects around the world since it started, to help males live healthier and longer lives.

Clyde Volunteer Fire Brigade member Tim Paulin said as well as having a bit of fun amongst their group, it was an opportunity to raise awareness of men’s health issues, and he advises everyone to get a check up for their body and mental health state.