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Hal Stern
12  year  Mo Bro
platinum club
hall of fame

$13,445

Target: $15,089
raised $98,356 since 2012
My motivation
Fundraising for cause areas including:
Men's health
Prostate cancer
Testicular cancer
Mental health and suicide prevention

Twelve years - half a generation. Enough to look forward to what your kids will do and where your parents landed you. For me, it's sandwich generation time - adult kids, aging adult friends, and very adult parents.

My pop completed his treatment for prostate cancer this year and rang that bell with more fervor than a Vegas boxing ring official. Despite all the complications (as Lou Reed sang) he was a rock and roller and it was alright.

This year's goal is a bunch of 100s: $100k lifetime. 100% checking in on friends (near and time, time and distance wise) who need to know there's a safety net. Top 100 fundraiser finish (for a sixth year in a row). And as of today: 100 days until the official start of Movember.

As I’ve heard from decade of campaigns, men’s cancers, mental health and their intersections impact nearly everyone. I'm squarely in the middle of that Venn diagram this year.

Our theme song for men's health and mental well-being isn't something in a minor key, it's not emo, it's not shoegaze. It's an anthem. A march. A downfield. A 40-minute long Phish jam with major arpeggios that melt your face and make you smile.

Your generosity and support have also been 100% or more as I’ve had 5 consecutive years in the top 100 in the US, 4 $10k+ years and a lifetime total over $85k

This year's goal (as a starting point): $15,100 taking me to $100k lifetime. Another top 100 finish.

My "Mo Your Own Way" goal once again this year is to complete 60km on the rower, in memory and honor of a wonderful former co-woker who committed suicide earlier this year. I will share some personal, musical and less reasoned things as I pass various fundraising goals, and starting early this year will help.

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How I'm
getting involved
17 of 60 kilometres
walking
running
cycling
6.4 kilometres
rowing
10.66 kilometres
I'm moving 60km this Movember for the 60 men we lose each hour of every day.
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10 hour(s) ago
I cycled 6.4 km00:20:00

gotta love a hotel built inside the shell of a former philly bank - gym is in the vault

10 hour(s) ago
I cycled 6.4 km00:20:00

gotta love a hotel built inside the shell of a former philly bank - gym is in the vault

1 day(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
$104

You're the best!

1 day(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
$104

You're the best!

1 day(s) ago
I rowed 3.03 km00:15:00

Tuesday row with Sera Moon @ Hydrow

1 day(s) ago
I rowed 3.03 km00:15:00

Tuesday row with Sera Moon @ Hydrow

2 day(s) ago
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Movember's Generous Partner
$25

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2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Movember's Generous Partner
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To kickstart your fundraising, one of Movember's Generous Partners has kicked in an extra $25 onto a donation you received today.

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Adam W Hunger
$53

GO Tigers! Go Hal!

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Adam W Hunger
$53

GO Tigers! Go Hal!

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Movember's Generous Partner
$25

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2 day(s) ago
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To kickstart your fundraising, one of Movember's Generous Partners has kicked in an extra $25 onto a donation you received today.

2 day(s) ago
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To kickstart your fundraising, one of Movember's Generous Partners has kicked in an extra $25 onto a donation you received today.

2 day(s) ago
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To kickstart your fundraising, one of Movember's Generous Partners has kicked in an extra $25 onto a donation you received today.

2 day(s) ago
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To kickstart your fundraising, one of Movember's Generous Partners has kicked in an extra $25 onto a donation you received today.

2 day(s) ago
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To kickstart your fundraising, one of Movember's Generous Partners has kicked in an extra $25 onto a donation you received today.

2 day(s) ago
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Movember's Generous Partner
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To kickstart your fundraising, one of Movember's Generous Partners has kicked in an extra $25 onto a donation you received today.

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Movember's Generous Partner
$25

To kickstart your fundraising, one of Movember's Generous Partners has kicked in an extra $25 onto a donation you received today.

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Movember's Generous Partner
$25

To kickstart your fundraising, one of Movember's Generous Partners has kicked in an extra $25 onto a donation you received today.

2 day(s) ago
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To kickstart your fundraising, one of Movember's Generous Partners has kicked in an extra $25 onto a donation you received today.

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Todd Miller
$253
2 day(s) ago
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Todd Miller
$253
2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Diana Pittman
$104

Amazing, Hal!

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Diana Pittman
$104

Amazing, Hal!

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Patricia Parseghian
$253

Rock on, Hal!

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Patricia Parseghian
$253

Rock on, Hal!

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Michael Walsh
$104

Love you Hal

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Michael Walsh
$104

Love you Hal

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Suzanne Wiser
$104

Such a great job bringing awareness to men’s health! Keep up the good work! Suze, Dave and Peri

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Suzanne Wiser
$104

Such a great job bringing awareness to men’s health! Keep up the good work! Suze, Dave and Peri

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Aileen Greenberg-Kriner
$54

Proud of you, as I am pretty much 24/7, but especially proud of you for this.

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Aileen Greenberg-Kriner
$54

Proud of you, as I am pretty much 24/7, but especially proud of you for this.

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Terry Ye
$53

Way to go Hal! Thank you for continuing to raise awareness for this important cause.

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Terry Ye
$53

Way to go Hal! Thank you for continuing to raise awareness for this important cause.

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Ward Eldred
$104
2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Ward Eldred
$104
2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Linda Nieporent
$53
2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Linda Nieporent
$53
2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
$104

Hi Hal! Grateful that both of our fathers were able to navigate their prostate cancer treatment successfully this past year. Thank you for all you have done to support this important cause!

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
an anonymous supporter
$104

Hi Hal! Grateful that both of our fathers were able to navigate their prostate cancer treatment successfully this past year. Thank you for all you have done to support this important cause!

2 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Susan Miller
$104

A wonderful cause! Good luck reaching your goal!
Love, Aunt Sue

3 day(s) ago
Donation from:
Ellen Kurtzman
$104

Thanks for your efforts, Hal. It means a lot. Ellen

4 day(s) ago
Hal Stern

Hello Movember Day Two! I shared this picture because it reminds me of two big turning points -- the Ben & Jerry's cow when I discovered their ice cream, a major contributor to my weight gain over the ensuring 40 years, and the Moog Taurus pedal shirt, which I wear unironically now that I can call myself a bass player. Movember is about being intentional, practicing self-care, and being aware of your personal health context. Thank you, donors, friends, co-workers, family and all who have shared very personal stories with me

1 Week(s) Ago
Hal Stern

Today's side trip -- few meetings at Princeton University and I stopped for a selfie with Henry Moore's "Oval With Points." Seen head-on the negative space resembles a head and torso; seen from the middle it's a little threatening; seem from the side it bears an uncanny resemblance to Richard Nixon in profile. That's the Movember tie-in: we see what we want in appreciating this art; getting others to appreciate our view (however arcane) really helps drive understanding. Men's cancers, men's mental health, or 1970s bronze installations -- please really do talk among yourselves

1 Week(s) Ago
I rowed 2.89 km00:15:00

core workout for a Sunday morning

1 Week(s) Ago
I rowed 1.73 km00:10:00

Gentle slide into the weekend with a pair of 5 minute rows

2 Week(s) Ago
Hal Stern

Back...Back in the New York Groove! Thanks to 40+ incredible supporters, 10 of whom are first-time donors to Movember, I'm sneaking up on 2/3 of goal and it's not even Halloween! More stories and thoughts coming this weekend, but for now here's my touristy shot outside of MSG.

2 Week(s) Ago
I rowed 3.01 km00:15:00

Hullo Movember! This row completed a 51 week rowing streak!

4 Week(s) Ago
Hal Stern

The 'stache that started it all -- Travis Garone at the NYC kick-off last night, rockin' his Rudy's Music shirt and talking Gibson guitars, men's health and confusing me for the wait staff at a Chelsea bar.

Previous year's posts
48 Week(s) Ago
Hal Stern

That's a wrap everyone!! My immediate thoughts: Wow, thank you for your generosity, and deep appreciation for raising the conversation around sensitive and formerly stigmatized topics of men's cancers and mental health.

At $15,206 your generosity support and love brought this campaign to a new single year high, introduced 22 new donors to Movember, connected me with new and old friends with common bonds, and currently pushed me into the top 50 of US fundraisers. It truly takes a team.

And to bid farewell to Movember -- a callback to my opening shot -- The Parlor Mob at the Stone Pony, a homecoming show, a celebration of life and loudness and the hope that a high intensity band playing a shore bar brings to those kids huddled on (just a block from) the beach.

Previous year's activities
49 Week(s) Ago
I rowed 2.1 km00:10:15

turkey row!!

49 Week(s) Ago
I rowed 2.04 km00:10:00

49 Week(s) Ago
I rowed 3.93 km00:20:00

late afternoon row with some goose and mac evans

50 Week(s) Ago
Hal Stern

lobby of the four seasons philadelphia. yours truly in tie dye Movember shirt (and yes, there is a Hydrow rower in their gym) and a huge reindeer/thunderhorse in the lobby. which lets me make a pun about big bucks!! thanks to all for your support, 8 days and about $1,800 to go!

50 Week(s) Ago
I rowed 2.09 km00:10:00

hello philadelphia - guest hydrow at the four seasons!

50 Week(s) Ago
I rowed 2.06 km00:10:00

did one of the hydrow races. is it bad i ordered pizza before hopping on the slide?

50 Week(s) Ago
Hal Stern

Thank you Mo Bro and Mo Sis from around the world. With 12 days to go in Movember, I was at 95% of my original goal this morning. Last donation was from a former Sun Microsystems boss whose guidance and clarity I always appreciated, and in his honor -- I'm raising my goal to $14,000, for a lifetime total of $84k (84 of course is the year "This one goes to 11" entered the vernacular)

50 Week(s) Ago
I rowed 3.88 km00:20:00

earning the pasta tonight

50 Week(s) Ago
I rowed 5.74 km00:29:00

longest row on the hydrow in 2 years. a little goose, beat and phish to go along with coaches

50 Week(s) Ago
I rowed 2.02 km

morning row (with dunkies!)

51 Week(s) Ago
I rowed 2.05 km00:10:00

long day of work short day of rowing

51 Week(s) Ago
I rowed 3.02 km00:15:00

monday row … happy veterans day to all who served

51 Week(s) Ago
I rowed 3.02 km

pre dinner row. better than watching the giants play and just as stressful

51 Week(s) Ago
I rowed 2.04 km00:10:00

pre pizza row! makes me a streg-row-nona

52 Week(s) Ago
I rowed 3.9 km00:20:00

slowly ramping my rowing sessions back to the 20-30 minute pressure tests of in studio workouts. 20 minute free row with “Beat” for accompaniment. Tony Levin makes it easy to row in polyrhythm

52 Week(s) Ago
I rowed 3.03 km00:15:00

15 minute racing form to start Wednesday

52 Week(s) Ago
I rowed 2.08 km00:10:00

starting new row streak - need to catch up to hit 60km

53 Week(s) Ago
Hal Stern

Happy day of-day of Movember! Greetings from Boston where the Pru Center walkway always reminds me of the cargo carrier from Space:1999.
Thanks for your support and contributions - 1/2 way to goal!

101 Week(s) Ago
Hal Stern

final Movember row - cranky machine from 20 years ago with no drag but have now rowed in 4 locations during this campaign

101 Week(s) Ago
Hal Stern

move mission accomplished with 4 days to go!

102 Week(s) Ago
Hal Stern

easy like sunday morning (for you 70s fans): 3,800m and some Goose live at Red Rocks. love ir when the two opening jams fill my 20 minute row with light and funky bass

102 Week(s) Ago
Hal Stern

the mo is calling - 5011m in a 30 minute class, new personal best, rockin the new mo shirt to boot (llama taboot iykyk)

103 Week(s) Ago
Hal Stern

40km of 60km and happy halfway thru Movbember! i’m on the Sheraton Boston rower for the 2nd time in a week. watched rowers on the Charles this morning and impressed, again

104 Week(s) Ago
Hal Stern

Thanks to some remarkably generous donors, I'm just $43 shy of another $10,000 year. I've heard from a few old work friends who were there for my first few Movember campaigns, and some newer co-workers who share a passion for promoting health and health issue awareness.

104 Week(s) Ago
Hal Stern

60% of challenge accomplished for rowing and 80% fundraising. And tomorrow is the 33% point of Movember! Thanks team!

104 Week(s) Ago
Hal Stern

Over the summer I read Gerda Barker's memoir "Don't Stand In Line," an homage to the late punk/early industrial music scene coming out of Chicago largely featuring Barker's husband -- Paul Barker -- as bass player for Ministry. The mental health issues of everyone in and around the band, including Al Jourgensen, and the cameo appearances by Billy Tucker (Princeton area Regressive Aid, several tours with Ministry) and his eventual suicide after a bout with testicular cancer, were remarkably and poignantly conveyed. Instead of a tell-all torrid tale, Barker shares what it was like for the band families to deal with the roller coaster of emotions and creative outputs, the joy of music and the despair between. It was definitely in my Movember 2023 notebook as one of the better views of the impacts of men's cancers and mental health.

104 Week(s) Ago
Hal Stern

tonight’s row in virtual alaska!

105 Week(s) Ago
Hal Stern

nice 15 minute row - instead of hydrow athlete i chose the Trey Anastasio Band show from 4-30-22 in Atlanta, one of the last amazing shows with the late James Casey at full strength

105 Week(s) Ago
Hal Stern

Hit the 1/4 point in rowing last night with a solid 20 minute Buffy "sweat row".
Am I feeling it today? Yes. Am I feeling the Movember love on 11-1? Bigger yes! Am I feeling the incredible support and encouragement of this 55-person boat, pushing me past the halfway point in fundraising? Huge yes!

Happy Movember, team

105 Week(s) Ago
Hal Stern

A first for me: Three days in a row (pun intended) putting in the work, the leg push and the meters. I've connected my Strava app (which I use religiously to track workouts and long walks) to Movember so my rowing auto-posts over here.

This is what day one looked like in my new Movember swag. Photo credit Coach Whitney

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