Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) is celebrating the success of its Movember campaign, during which students and staff came together to raise funds and awareness for men’s mental and physical health.
Throughout November, the college’s Student Association and Active Campus team joined forces with an ambitious goal ─ to move 1,250km and raise £1,250 for the Movember charity. Thanks to the enthusiasm and commitment of everyone involved, both targets were surpassed, with an incredible 1,677km moved and £1,330.45 raised!
A variety of activities took place across the month to engage students and staff. Exercise machines were installed in the reception corridor, allowing participants to log kilometres towards the collective movement goal.
In addition to the fitness challenge, the college hosted several fun events, including a ‘Best Moustache’ competition, a movement goal raffle and a highly successful bake sale and prize raffle organised by Karen McIntosh, the Vice President of the Student Association. These events alone raised over £400, significantly contributing to the final total.
Luke Wells, Student Engagement and Capacity Lead at Dumfries and Galloway College, said: “Witnessing our college community come together for Movember has been incredible.
“The energy around the exercise machines in reception and the creativity of the events… it showed a real collective drive. It was more than just fundraising ─ it was about starting conversations and promoting wellbeing on campus. Smashing our targets by such a margin is a testament to the spirit of our students and staff.”
Honor Gibson, President of the Student Association, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have raised just over £1,300 for such a vital charity. Movember’s work in supporting men’s health is so important and we are proud of all the folk who got involved, the people who donated and everyone that helped us. This success highlights the fantastic community spirit we have here at Dumfries and Galloway College.”
