Cause leads to mustache fun for student By Dominik Kurek OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF As November wraps up, you should have noticed men growing mustaches -- some to spread awareness, some to raise money for prostate cancer research, and some just because. Well, count 12-year-old Thomas Desmarais in, too. No, he can't grow a real 'stache, but he sported a new one every day of this monthlong Movember movement, while raising money for Prostate Cancer Canada. "I don't like wearing them, but it's for a good cause," said the Grade 7 W.H. Morden Public School student, sporting an Albert Einstein look at the time. He said he likes the look and will consider growing a real mustache when he's older. This is his second year doing the fundraiser. He has set himself a goal of raising 3 · Thursday, November 29, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com $2,500 and has already raised more than $3,000. "I really wanted to show kids they can make a difference," he said. "This is the easiest thing I could do. It started with just supporting my uncle's campaign, but I realized if I was going to track how much money I was raising, I would need my own website, so that's what I did." Desmarais is also doing the fundraiser after his grandfather was diagnosed with prostate cancer. His grandfather, who has since recovered, is growing a mustache to support his grandson. For every day in November, Desmarais put on a new mustache, which he wore from the morning until bedtime. Each RIZIERO VERTOLLI / OAKVILLE BEAVER / @halton_photog mustache is inspired by someone different. mustache cookies: Thomas Desmarais, left, a Grade 7 W. H. Morden student, who last year He admits they make it uncomfortable to eat. However, he wants to remind all men raised cancer money by wearing mustaches, is at it again. He's also been selling mustache cookies at his that if he can be uncomfortable for an entire school. Thomas is pictured with his brother, Grade 5 student Bennett Desmarais. See Mr. Movember page 7 2012 FLOOR MODEL CLEARANCE!! *FREE DELIVERY · *FREE INSTALLATION "FREE INSTALLATION" Great Gift Ideas... $ $ Ideas... 249 SOLID HARDWOOD SLATE POOL TABLE $1999 INSTALLED 12'X24' INGROUND KIDNEY SHAPE POOL $24,995 INSTALLED $ FACTORY DIRECT / BARS / BAR STOOLS FOOSBALL / AIR HOCKEY $ 129 $ AIR HOCKEY FOOSBALL FROM 799 $1299 BAR STOOLS FROM RETAIL BARS FROM $ 499 229 5-6 PERSON HOT TUB $3499 $299 RETAIL $ 199 *Within 50km PUB TABLE FROM $ 99 $179 RETAIL 504 IROQUOIS SHORE ROAD, UNIT #1, OAKVILLE, ON L6H 3K4 FACTORY*Limited DIRECT Time Offer, No Dealers Please, Quantities Limited. 905.815.5252 www.leisureindustries.ca 905-844-3530 | www.swissinteriors.com 217 Lakeshore Rd. E., Downtown Oakville OAKVILLE S C I R T A I D E P ARE PEDIATRIC URGENT C PEDIATRIC URGENT CARE PEDIATRICS CLINIC · PEDIATRIC ASTHMA CLINIC · TRAVEL CLINIC · ALLERGY CLINIC First Oakville's Children Walk-IN clinic Our pediatrician is accepting new PATIENTS now. Providing Compounding & FREE medication flavouring, Insulin Pump Supplies & Diabetes Specialty for Kids 15% DISCOUNT PROGRAM. Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:30am - 7:00pm Sat: 10:00am - 3:00pm 905-469-9988 2540 Postmaster Drive @ Dundas St. W. · www.Oakvillepediatrics.com · 905-847-KIDS (5437)