eKourier Jan 2012

The KMoustache Crew - Next year you can grow one too! W hen you first think of the word Moustache it probably congures images of Charlie Chaplin KSS Movember Outcomes ● We want everyone to know that all men aged over 50 and those over 40 with a family history of prostate cancer are at risk and should be tested annually.

twirling, Magnum PI or the Village People. Sadly, these images are from a distant era long gone. Yet there is a new breed of men who are bringing it back.

● We want every man who is dealing with depression to know it is a disease for which they can and should seek help.

These men are selfless. They forgo their own personal comfort and image simply for the wellbeing of others and to potentially save lives! Suffice to say that this noble few, set there reputations aside for a great

● We want men to know that they shouldn’t wait until they are sick to see a doctor. An annual general health check will be the best chance for detecting things earlier than later.

“We’ve heard of having a TSM at your ‘beck and call’ - but a miniature one in your hand? That’s new!” Our First Trade Show Mid December we were given the wonderful opportunity to be part of a Preferred Customer Renovating for Profits trade show at All Phones Arena in Homebush. The show ran for three days and involved promoting KSS to their students (future renovators) on the benefits of using self storage through the preferred customer programme. The display was well received and provided us the ability to educate people on the options and flexibility that self storage provides. We look forward to helping them through their new renovating projects!

L to R - Sam Noyes, Darren Marshall, Simon DeGaris Sathish Gopinath, Jeff Xanthos, Darryl Hodgson

cause. Those I talk of are your very own faithful KSS employee’s who grew moustaches during the month of “Movember” What is Movember? Movember is a fundraising activity where men grow moustaches and seek fundraising to support the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and Beyond Blue in increasing awareness of Prostate Cancer and Depression. The fundraising side of the event is terrific, however even by touting a Mo during the month of November you can serve as a reminder to other men that they should set some time aside to look after their health. Who participated and what did they achieve? Kennards this year started their own team. Team KSS constituted of 12 team members Including: Simon Degaris, Darryl Hodgson, Sam Noyes, Darren Marshall, Sathish Gopinath, Eric Conliffe, Duncan Newington, Steve Jansen, Jeff Xanthos, Mark Burgess, Neil Gangi, and Tony Vuong. The team collectively raised $2,265 which is a great effort. We look forward to building on this for next year and welcome many more participants.

Until Next “Movember”... Over and out Mo Bro’s!!

A Few interesting Men’s Health Facts

- 1 in 3 men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.

- Four times as many men commit suicide compared with women.

- Every cigarette you smoke takes 8 minutes off your life. Smoking a pack per day for 20 years reduces your life by 13 years. - A man’s life span is affected by genetics (24%) and modifiable risk factors (75%). - One-third of men have not seen a doctor in the past year. 10% have not seen one for five years. - More than two thirds of Australian men are overweight or obese – increasing their chances of developing many diseases. - Each year in Australia, close to 3,300 men die of prostate cancer - equal to the number of women who die from breast cancer annually. Around 20,000 new cases are diagnosed in Australia every year. Simon DeGaris National Acquisitions Manager

Amy Roberts from CCC at the KSS Trade Show Stand

Fiona Harding National Accounts Manager

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