ORGANISERS of Movember are hoping to smash fundraising records in this year’s quest.

With just a few days left in November, Aussie men have joined blokes from around the world to grown moustaches to help raise awareness for men’s health issues.

A string of local celebrities have jumped behind the cause this year.

media_camera supplied images of Sasha Mielczarek for Movember. media_camera Ky Hurst is backing Movember. Picture: Adam Yip

Steve “Commando” Willis, Iron Man legend Ky Hurst, INXS musician Kirk Pengilly and reality star Sasha Mielczarek are among the big names on board.

“Celebrity support is vital in amplifying the voice of the Movember Foundation,” a spokesman said.

“Through both media and social media support, celebrities assist ­us in highlighting men’s health issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and ­suicide prevention to a wider audience.

“The support of Kirk Pengilly — a prostate cancer survivor himself — has been instrumental in raising the profile of the disease and showing men that prostate cancer doesn’t discriminate.

“Sasha Mielczarek is also a top fundraiser and has already raised over $20,000.”

media_camera Pat Cash and Kirk Pengilly at Bondi Beach for Movember.

At the start of the campaign Mielczarek said he hoped his involvement helped other men realise the importance of talking about their issues.

“I have had mental health struggles this year,” Mielczarek (pictured) told Confidential.

“You don’t talk about it. But the moment you do, it is like a massive burden is lifted off your shoulders.”

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The former Bachelorette star has been involved with the charity since 2003, when his stepfather was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

While a spokesman for Movember would not put a figure on the money raised so far, or the ultimate goal of the campaign, he said that things looked great for this year, and traditionally the majority of the big donations come after the month ends.