Jim Thompson
15  year  Mo Bro
community ambassador
hall of fame (gold)
Hosting an event

£100

Target: £1,200
raised £28,888 since 2010
My motivation
Fundraising for cause areas including:
Men's health
Prostate cancer
Testicular cancer
Mental health and suicide prevention

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in late summer 2010 and placed on active surveillance until spring 2012 when I underwent a radical prostatectomy. The results were good and bad, the cancer at first appeared not to have spread from the prostate, however they found cancer in my lymphatic system. In January 2015 my PSA levels were rising rapidly and I was told I would probably not survive the year. However later that year I was offered the chance to join a drugs trial (the STAMPEDE trial). I was told that with luck if my body reacted well to the drugs it could extend my life by 5 or 6 years.As at October 2022 I am now the longest surviving member of Arm J of the trial.
Since 2011 Geordie Jim’s Boys have raised almost £105,000 for charity, mostly going to Movember UK and Prostate Cancer UK but some to Yorkshire Air Ambulance Cancer research UK and local charities. I would like to think that the work we have done has also saved the lives of men I have spoken to and reached out to about prostate cancer. My sons and I were proud to be asked to appear in a Movember advert.
My pipedream was to get to £100,000 before I die but having surpassed that I'll just keep going.
PLEASE if you have read this and would like to help donate just £1/$1/€1 to me or the team at https://movember.com/m/geordiejim?mc=1 direct into Geordie Jim’s Boys Bank account 55-50-10 57125996

How I'm
getting involved
Geordie Jim's Boys
Team captain Jim Thompson
£100 Team funds raised
0 of 70 miles
walking
After my dog died I've become more and more sedentary, plus I can't bear to walk where we used to. I walk with the aid of a stick and will try to hobble 1 mile for each year of my life.
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3 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
£50

For each of my men

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Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
£50

For each of my men

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Donation from:
Gareth Pociecha
£50
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Gareth Pociecha
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Congratulations to our UK Sport Challenge winners! The top fundraising Mo Legends are as follows...

Individuals

1 Simon Davidson £13,732
2 Andrew Kirk £6,964
3 Reghan Tumilty £5,605

Teams

1 Farnham RUFC £36,100
2 Moustaches In November Golfing Eccentrics £15,653
3 Ironsideburns £14,531

A huge thank you to the whole community that raised over £800,000 for men's health this year.

Congratulations to our UK Sport Challenge winners! The top fundraising Mo Legends are as follows...

Individuals

1 Simon Davidson £13,732
2 Andrew Kirk £6,964
3 Reghan Tumilty £5,605

Teams

1 Farnham RUFC £36,100
2 Moustaches In November Golfing Eccentrics £15,653
3 Ironsideburns £14,531

A huge thank you to the whole community that raised over £800,000 for men's health this year.

ALERT!

The month is over, thank you for all your hard work raising funds and awareness for men’s health. We’re so proud of the 100,000 people who signed up in the UK to change the face of men’s health BUT we are not quite done. At 10pm on Monday 11 December, we take our final snap shot of this challenge leader board, and recognise the top 3 teams and individuals at our Mo Awards. So it’s not too late to get the final donations in. The top 3 at the time of writing are:

Teams

1. Farnham RUFC - £36,055.97
2. Moustaches In November Golfing Eccentrics - £15,458.49
3. Ironsideburns - £14,361.38

Individuals

1. Simon Davidson - £13,712.04
2. Andrew Kirk - £6,964.97
3. Reghan Tumilty - £5,605.12

ALERT!

The month is over, thank you for all your hard work raising funds and awareness for men’s health. We’re so proud of the 100,000 people who signed up in the UK to change the face of men’s health BUT we are not quite done. At 10pm on Monday 11 December, we take our final snap shot of this challenge leader board, and recognise the top 3 teams and individuals at our Mo Awards. So it’s not too late to get the final donations in. The top 3 at the time of writing are:

Teams

1. Farnham RUFC - £36,055.97
2. Moustaches In November Golfing Eccentrics - £15,458.49
3. Ironsideburns - £14,361.38

Individuals

1. Simon Davidson - £13,712.04
2. Andrew Kirk - £6,964.97
3. Reghan Tumilty - £5,605.12

YOU DID IT BUSINESS CLUB!

The hairy season is now over! We hope you’ve had a brilliant month Growing, Moving and Hosting with your colleagues.

So far, the Movember Business Club has raised an incredible £1.53 million for men’s health and this is down to your amazing fundraising! The support you and your colleagues have given us will ensure Movember can help more men to live happier, healthier and longer lives.

There’s still time to get your final donations in and to match your funds if your company has a matching scheme. The leaderboard will close at 10pm on the 11th DECEMBER so hurry, there’s still time to change your final position - Mo on!

YOU DID IT BUSINESS CLUB!

The hairy season is now over! We hope you’ve had a brilliant month Growing, Moving and Hosting with your colleagues.

So far, the Movember Business Club has raised an incredible £1.53 million for men’s health and this is down to your amazing fundraising! The support you and your colleagues have given us will ensure Movember can help more men to live happier, healthier and longer lives.

There’s still time to get your final donations in and to match your funds if your company has a matching scheme. The leaderboard will close at 10pm on the 11th DECEMBER so hurry, there’s still time to change your final position - Mo on!

21 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Geordie Jim's Boys
£1,194
21 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Geordie Jim's Boys
£1,194

We made it! Well done and thank you to the amazing community for all your support. Now to round up those final donations and say thanks to your crew. Have fun, do good, and make a difference. Remember you’ve still got time to donate before we crown the winners on December 11th.

Top Sports Teams
1. Farnham RUFC - £34,356
2. Ironsideburns - £13,066
3. Team Brid & Boro - £11,385

Top Sports Individuals
1. Reghan Tumilty - £5,435
2. Tom McClure - £4,877.21
3. Ben Haldon - £4,861

As one last favour, would you mind sharing a little bit about your Movember experience to help future Mo’s through this link? https://shoutout.movember.com/

We made it! Well done and thank you to the amazing community for all your support. Now to round up those final donations and say thanks to your crew. Have fun, do good, and make a difference. Remember you’ve still got time to donate before we crown the winners on December 11th.

Top Sports Teams
1. Farnham RUFC - £34,356
2. Ironsideburns - £13,066
3. Team Brid & Boro - £11,385

Top Sports Individuals
1. Reghan Tumilty - £5,435
2. Tom McClure - £4,877.21
3. Ben Haldon - £4,861

As one last favour, would you mind sharing a little bit about your Movember experience to help future Mo’s through this link? https://shoutout.movember.com/

TODAY IS DONOR DAY

UK Mos, this is a day to reward your generous donors. Share with friends and family that if they donate £15 today to your Mo space, they'll be in with a chance of winning some amazing prizes including: a £5,000 kitchen voucher, £1,000 travel voucher and a Cambridge Audio record player worth £850 - WOW!

The draw closes at 11:59PM TONIGHT so hurry and get donating now!

TODAY IS DONOR DAY

UK Mos, this is a day to reward your generous donors. Share with friends and family that if they donate £15 today to your Mo space, they'll be in with a chance of winning some amazing prizes including: a £5,000 kitchen voucher, £1,000 travel voucher and a Cambridge Audio record player worth £850 - WOW!

The draw closes at 11:59PM TONIGHT so hurry and get donating now!

21 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Geordie Jim's Boys
£100
21 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Geordie Jim's Boys
£100

DONOR DAY INCENTIVE (UK ONLY)

TOMORROW at 12:00 AM GMT on Tuesday 28th November, donate £15 or more to Mo Space to be in with a chance of winning some epic prizes including:

• A£5,000 Howdens KITCHEN voucher
• £1,000 travel voucher
• Cambridge Audio ALVA ST Belt Drive Turntable

The draw is open to all UK residents aged 18+ and closes on the 28th November at 11:59 PM GMT. You can enter the draw a maximum of 10 times.

The winners will be selected at random through a draw on the 4th December. All winners will be contacted via email on the 6th December.

Check out the terms and conditions for more information: https://uk.movember.com/terms#PRIZING_TERMS

DONOR DAY INCENTIVE (UK ONLY)

TOMORROW at 12:00 AM GMT on Tuesday 28th November, donate £15 or more to Mo Space to be in with a chance of winning some epic prizes including:

• A£5,000 Howdens KITCHEN voucher
• £1,000 travel voucher
• Cambridge Audio ALVA ST Belt Drive Turntable

The draw is open to all UK residents aged 18+ and closes on the 28th November at 11:59 PM GMT. You can enter the draw a maximum of 10 times.

The winners will be selected at random through a draw on the 4th December. All winners will be contacted via email on the 6th December.

Check out the terms and conditions for more information: https://uk.movember.com/terms#PRIZING_TERMS

Business Mos, the end is in sight!

For those that braved the shave 24 days ago, the stubble is coming back to you now. On your top lip at least.

You. Look. Good.

Now’s the time to dig deep, dig in and commit to Mo. Remember the men you’re doing it for and get those final donations in.

You're Mo legends.

Business Mos, the end is in sight!

For those that braved the shave 24 days ago, the stubble is coming back to you now. On your top lip at least.

You. Look. Good.

Now’s the time to dig deep, dig in and commit to Mo. Remember the men you’re doing it for and get those final donations in.

You're Mo legends.

WOW BUSINESS CLUB - THAT WAS FAST!

Gillette Matching in the UK and Spain has RUN OUT. There’s still time to get your donations matched in the following countries…..

• Ireland
• Germany
• Netherlands
• Switzerland
• Sweden
• Denmark
• Norway

We expect this will run out within a few hours. Once its gone, it’s gone…. GO GO GO!

WOW BUSINESS CLUB - THAT WAS FAST!

Gillette Matching in the UK and Spain has RUN OUT. There’s still time to get your donations matched in the following countries…..

• Ireland
• Germany
• Netherlands
• Switzerland
• Sweden
• Denmark
• Norway

We expect this will run out within a few hours. Once its gone, it’s gone…. GO GO GO!

22 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Gillette Donation
£20

To help shave off a little bit of what is left for you to smash your fundraising target, Gillette has kicked in an extra £20 onto a donation you received today.

22 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Gillette Donation
£20

To help shave off a little bit of what is left for you to smash your fundraising target, Gillette has kicked in an extra £20 onto a donation you received today.

22 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Geordie Jim's Boys
£100
22 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Geordie Jim's Boys
£100
22 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Geordie Jim's Boys
£20

Gillette

22 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Geordie Jim's Boys
£20

Gillette

22 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Gillette Donation
£20

To help shave off a little bit of what is left for you to smash your fundraising target, Gillette has kicked in an extra £20 onto a donation you received today.

22 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Gillette Donation
£20

To help shave off a little bit of what is left for you to smash your fundraising target, Gillette has kicked in an extra £20 onto a donation you received today.

Heading into the home stretch, the moustaches are looking strong, our Movers’ legs are starting to tire, and our Hosters are getting ready to celebrate the end of the month.

Top Sports Teams
1. Farnham RUFC - £28,509
2. Team Brid & Boro - £8,067
3. The 3..2..1..Bro Iron Mo(ron) - £7,924

Top Sports Individuals
1. Ben Haldon - £4,861
2. Richard Smith - £3,460
3. Simon Davidson - £3,153

Heading into the home stretch, the moustaches are looking strong, our Movers’ legs are starting to tire, and our Hosters are getting ready to celebrate the end of the month.

Top Sports Teams
1. Farnham RUFC - £28,509
2. Team Brid & Boro - £8,067
3. The 3..2..1..Bro Iron Mo(ron) - £7,924

Top Sports Individuals
1. Ben Haldon - £4,861
2. Richard Smith - £3,460
3. Simon Davidson - £3,153

FREE MONEY

From 9am GMT TOMORORW (23rd November) our Official Partner Gillette will be matching £20 Mo Space donations, with an additional £20 gift from them!

This promotion is available on individual & team pages in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway.

The donation must be 20 GBP/EUR/CHF/DKK/SEK/NOK to be matched. Gillette will do this until their donation pot runs out.

ACT FAST - once it’s gone, it’s gone…

FREE MONEY

From 9am GMT TOMORORW (23rd November) our Official Partner Gillette will be matching £20 Mo Space donations, with an additional £20 gift from them!

This promotion is available on individual & team pages in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway.

The donation must be 20 GBP/EUR/CHF/DKK/SEK/NOK to be matched. Gillette will do this until their donation pot runs out.

ACT FAST - once it’s gone, it’s gone…

22 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Billy Cain
£25

Well done Jim!

22 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Billy Cain
£25

Well done Jim!

We’ve reached the halfway point, and here are the heroes at the top of the pile so far. Still a long way to go! Keep an eye out for the matched donations. Thank you for everything so far.

Top 3 Teams

1. Farnham RUFC £27,461
2. 321 Bro Iron Mo £7,324
3. Team Brid & Boro £7,272

Top 3 Individuals

1. Charlie Thompson £2,630
2. Simon Davidson £2,585
3. Ollie Rance £2,575

23 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Jim Thompson
£39

Many thanks to Mark and Jo and Stuart for the coin collection donations

23 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Facebook Fundraising
£100
24 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
NordVPN Donation
£20

SECURED: £20 donation match from NordVPN. Thanks for raising funds and saving lives.

24 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Geordie Jim's Boys
£20

Double up day

One week down. Already we have some exceptional people from our Mo Community shooting up the fundraising charts, as well as some early starters.

Top Sports Teams

1. Farnham RUFC - £10,658
2. The 3..2..1..Bro Iron Mo(ron) - £6,899
3. Currie Chieftains - £4,642

Top Sports Individuals

1. Ollie Rance - £1,580
2. Callum Paterson - £1,515
3. Ryan Wilson - £1,338

DOUBLE YOUR DONATIONS BUSINESS MOS

To help you raise even more for men's health, TOMORROW (Thursday 9th November) our official partner NordVPN will be topping up Mo Space donation with an additional gift from them.

From 9am GMT, NordVPN will match £20 donations with a £20 gift from them, until their £50k prize pot runs out – WOW!

This will apply to individual or team Mo Spaces in the UK only, but don’t worry, there will be an EU wide matching initiative happening later this month. Stay tuned…

ACT FAST and set a reminder for 9am to ensure you don’t miss out!

24 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Nicholas Powley
£10

Well done , Jim. Keep it going

24 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Philip Cook
£30

Proceeds from the sale of two halloween coffins!!!

IT’S MO TIME BUSINESS MOS!

The Mo is Calling and we need you to help us change the face of men’s health. Now is the time to spread the word and get as many people signed up as possible.

Whether you’re Growing a Mo, Moving 60km or hosting a Mo-ment, you will make a difference! Here's a little video to get you inspired for the hairiest month that lies ahead...

Mo on,
Russ, Daisy, James & Josh - The Business Club Team

25 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Facebook Fundraising
£30

Welcome to Movember 2023 Sports Mos. Who will come out on top? Shave down, get Moving and make a difference. Whatever you do, whatever you raise. It makes a difference.

25 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Facebook Fundraising
£20
25 Week(s) Ago
Donation from:
Facebook Fundraising
£82

The Mo is Calling.
Check out the UK Sports Network Challenge to see how you measure up against your fellow sporting Mos across the country. We will be recognising the top 20 fundraising teams and individuals when we hit December, and we'll provide weekly updates in the hairy month as well.
Now is the time to spread the word and get as many people signed up as possible. Mo for it.
Mo HQ

And that’s a wrap on Movember 2022!

You've grown, moved and hosted, all in the name of men's health. Together, you've raised a whopping £1.39 MILLION which will help us fund programmes & research for Prostate cancer, Testicular Cancer and Mental Health - THANK YOU!

A huge shout out to those in our final top 20 - Deloitte, PwC, Amazon, KPMG, Worley, Kelly Group, Takeda, ISS World Services, EY, ARM, Markel Mo’s, Standard Club, Eversheds Sutherland, BlackRock, HSBC, IT-Barten, GSA Capital, Aston Martin, Barclays & Visa.

Wishing you all a very happy festive season and see you in 2023!

Mo love,
The Movember Business Club Team.

Did you know that 20% of donations tend to come in once Movember is over?

Top tip to double your fundraising - Many organisations offer to match your funds raised for charity, pound for pound. If you're employed, ask your HR manager if this is offered by your company!

Find out more here: https://uk.movember.com/story/what-s-gift-matching-and-how-do-i-get-it

If you need any help with your company’s matched funding scheme or with making a transaction, please reach out to businessmos@movember.com

Mo love,
Russ, Daisy and Tess – The Business Club Team.

Previous year's activities
73 Week(s) Ago
I walked 3.18 mi01:35:00

Last walk of the month, Steeton to Crosshills very very cold !!!!

HAPPY MOVEMBER 30TH BUSINESS MOS!

Which companies are taking the top spots at this stage of the competition?

1. Deloitte Europe
2. PwC Europe
3. KPMG Europe
4. Amazon Europe
5. Worley
6. EY Europe
7. Markel Mo’s
8. Standard Club
9. BlackRock Europe
10. Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One

Keep going! You’re still in with a chance of landing in one of the top spots.

To each and every one of you – THANK YOU. The work we do would not be possible without your incredible support!

Mo love,
Russ, Daisy & Tess – The Movember Business Club Team.

73 Week(s) Ago
I walked 2.35 mi01:25:00

Another walk with the crazy spaniel

IT’S GIVING TUESDAY BUSINESS MOS!

UK Mos, do you fancy winning a £1,000 holiday?!

Donate £10 to your page OR encourage your friends/family/colleagues to donate, to be in with the chance of winning some epic prizes!

All donors who give £10 TODAY will be entered into a draw to win:
- £1,000 travel voucher
- Brand new Xbox Series X
- 5x £100 John Lewis vouchers

The draw closes at 11:59 GMT on the 29th November. Winners of the prizes will be notified by the 6th December 2022 so get donating and chase your final pledges and promises for support now!

Mo love,
Russ, Daisy & Tess – The Movember Business Club Team.

73 Week(s) Ago
I walked 5.11 mi02:45:00

2 walks in woods, 1st Gilstead, then Skipton

73 Week(s) Ago
I walked 2.76 mi02:05:00

Walk with some of the family keeping me company

73 Week(s) Ago
I walked 1.75 mi01:05:00

Short walk today as we had visitors

73 Week(s) Ago
I walked 3.18 mi01:55:00

Walk from The Good Egg in Steeton to The Old Bank in Crosshills

74 Week(s) Ago
I walked 2.2 mi01:17:00

Cold wet and windy walk...but gone past 60 miles !!!

74 Week(s) Ago
I walked 3.72 mi02:14:00

walk from The Good Egg to Glusburn after the rain, with a pie from Chamleys

74 Week(s) Ago
I walked 2.49 mi01:38:00

Another walk with the crazy spaniel

74 Week(s) Ago
I walked 2.2 mi01:15:00

Walk with the crazy spaniel

74 Week(s) Ago
I walked 2.95 mi02:00:00

Local walk, too many hills, absolutely shattered, now for hot chocolate+brandy

74 Week(s) Ago
I walked 2.65 mi02:00:00

Lovely walk round Barlick and the Christmas Market, then a pint in the Engine

74 Week(s) Ago
I walked 3.87 mi02:29:00

Combined morning and afternoon walks .......tired now!!!

75 Week(s) Ago
I walked 2.55 mi01:55:00

2 separate walks dodging the downpours

75 Week(s) Ago
I walked 3.44 mi01:45:00

Nice walk around the woods followed by a pint.....that's the way to do it !!

75 Week(s) Ago
I walked 2.2 mi01:35:00

A walk in the rain - yuk !

75 Week(s) Ago
I walked 2.87 mi01:55:00

Walk in the fog today, not so easy as there were lots of hills, worth the effort

75 Week(s) Ago
I walked 2.1 mi01:10:00

Walk in the fog with the crazy spaniel

75 Week(s) Ago
I walked 2.66 mi01:45:00

2 separate walks during the day to make the numbers up

76 Week(s) Ago
I walked 1.74 mi01:07:00

short walk between the showers, sadly 1 of my regular dog walks, painful.

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