MEDIA RELEASE
21 November 2014
Ready, set, MO!
The race is on this month amongst Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) and Gold Coast Airport (GCAPL)
staff to raise awareness and funds for men's health foundation, Movember.
The 27 mo-strong team, better known as the 'High Flyers', is spearheaded by Team Captain Chris Mills,
otherwise known as QAL’s Chief Financial Officer.
This marks the first year QAL and GCAPL have officially supported Movember by collectively putting a
team together and raising funds from a corporate perspective.
Championed by Airport Training Officer and core MO-tivator Matt Bender, the month-long venture has
instilled a sense of comradery within the office staff, not to mention plenty of light-hearted banter.
“The event has been well-received overall by the office, and has been a great team building exercise.
“There is a good cross-section of staff involved, from electricians in the terminal to our GCAPL Chief
Operating Officer.
“The Mo-sista’s aren’t to be forgotten either. Thankfully they aren’t growing mo’s, but the ladies of the
organisation are kindly tolerating our woeful appearance and digging deep to support our fundraising
efforts,” Matt said.
QAL Managing Director Dennis Chant said that he is proud to see so many members of the company
supporting Movember, and has pledged QAL will match what the team raise, dollar for dollar.
“It is great to see the Gold Coast based staff embracing and supporting this initiative by growing their
mo’s.
“The support the team is receiving from their workmates has been phenomenal,” said Mr Chant.
The team have met and surpassed their goal of $5000, but are keen to keep the donations coming until
the end of the month.
Moustaches and collection boxes have also been set up in the terminal to raise awareness amongst
passengers and visitors.
The Movember Foundation is the leading global organisation committed to changing the face of men’s
health.
Movember’s Asia Pacific Director, Jeremy Macvean, said the support of teams like the ‘High Flyers’
enabled Movember to impact the lives of more men around the world through life saving programs and
research.
“The efforts of the QAL and GCAPL staff show that men and women across Australia can get involved
and help change the face of men’s health by growing or supporting a Mo,” said Mr Macvean.
To date, the Movember community has raised $580 million and funded over 800 programs in 21
countries.
In making a donation to the High Flyers Movember team you can contribute to funding research and
prevention for prostate and testicular cancer, as well as mental health issues such as depression.
You can donate directly to the team by clicking here.
**Picture note** QAL High Flyers team members hanging out in the terminal with their mo’s.
ENDS
Media enquiries:
Melissa Pearce
Manager Corporate Affairs
Queensland Airports Limited
Ph: 07 5589 1196 Mb: 0408 606 802
Karen Harrigan
Communications Coordinator
Queensland Airports Limited
Ph: 07 5589 1107 Mb: 0403 949 289