Community Containers founder Bradley Brown is continuing his mission to improve the lives of men.
The 47-year-old fundraising veteran has helped raise over $130,000 for Movember since first getting involved 12 years ago.
The beginning of Victoria’s container deposit scheme last year unlocked a new way to raise money.
In partnership with the Recyle4Change TOMRA Cleanaway depot in Point Cook, Mr Brown has been receiving bulk collections from local businesses, organisations and sports clubs for the cause.
Mr Brown’s mission to show that men’s health matters has also seen records shatter, such as the time he broke the Guinness World Record for the furthest distance pushing a lawn mower in 24 hours in 2022.
While feats of human strength can catch attention, community cans were a logical model for Mr Brown.
“I’m getting older and I wanted to continue to be able to have the money coming in,” he said.
While admitting that “you can’t make everyone grow a mo or fundraise,” Mr Brown wants to make sure men can get the help they need to stay mentally and physically healthy.
“It’s just about starting that conversation as well.”
The efforts of Movember are not just to help the men of today, but also the men of tomorrow.
“My son is 18, so I know he is going to grow up in a better world knowing there is help out there,” Mr Brown said.
“All you’ve got to do is save one life and it’s made a difference.”
Despite being no stranger to growing an interesting moustache, Mr Brown is keeping it simple this year with a straightforward ‘above the lip’ shape.
Jaidyn Kennedy
