The Rio Tinto Weipa Great Northern Flavour Savers have raised more than $12,000 for Movember. Photo: Suuplied.
Weipa is a little less hairy and a lot more knowledgeable about men’s health after a successful Movember fundraising event late last month.
The Rio Tinto Weipa Great Northern Flavour Savers added more than $1,900 to their Movember donation after the community came together for an afternoon of men’s health education and hair removal at the Albatross Bay Resort on 22 November.
“It was fantastic and we’ve heard it was one of the biggest nights at the Alby for some time; it was great to see so many locals come out to support Movember,” team captain Fiona Langsdorf said.
“The energy was high with enthusiasm and the crowd was thirsty for information regarding men’s health.
“Kodie Carter, national health and wellbeing manager for Sodexo, presented an informative overview, and attendees definitely walked away with a higher level of knowledge regarding men’s health issues, women included.”
Ms Langsdorf said the highlight of the event was Rio Tinto Northern Operations superintendent Gerard Montafia getting his legs waxed live in the name of charity, as well as mechanical bull rides that raised $636.
“This [was] the first time our team [had] taken on a Movember fundraiser like this,” she said.
“From the success and support received, we will definitely be back bigger and better in 2025 to raise awareness and funds for Movember.
“A huge thank you to Sodexo and the Albatross Bay Resort for their support, and a huge shout out to the Rio Tinto Weipa Great Northern Flavour Savers Movember team, who have raised over $12,000 towards the cause.”
