Imagine hanging out in your skivvies every day for a month in front of thousands of peering eyes while you strut your stuff in a window storefront?
Sound like a nightmare you have had?
Not at all, said Langley’s Curtis Giddings who has spent every day of November in his Saxx underwear in the storefront window of The Boardroom Ski and Snowboard Shop on West 4th and Burrard in Vancouver.
The 28-year-old actor and part-time furniture builder teamed up with Saxx Underwear to fundraise for Movember and the fight against prostate cancer. Saxx provided the display at the window and pledged to donate $2 from every pair of underwear they sell this month to Giddings’ Movember campaign, which The Boardroom is matching for every pair they sell as well.
His brief efforts have already raised an impressive $20,000.
“So here I am, everyday, in my underwear growing my moustache live for the ciitizens of Vancouver to watch,” said Giddings, now better known as the ‘Saxx Man.’
“It’s been great so far and at $20,000 raised, my fundraiser is the top five in Canada and top 20 in the world for Movember campaigns.”
His moustache is now taking shape into a fu manchu that looks striking against his long hair.
“The stache is coming in quite nicely, I mean for a blonde haired gent, a month of growth isn’t all that much,” he said.
“The first couple days of hanging out in my undies in front of everyone took some getting used to but by day three I was more than comfortable,” said Giddings. He credits how comfy his Saxx underwear is to be in.
He’s added socks to his attire, and can be found playing golf or shooting hoops to pass the time.
He said his friends from Langley and family have been good support.
“My folks have been down to the window a couple of times now and they seem to get a kick out of it. I’m sure the first time was a bit of a shock but I think they see the good in it all and where my heart lies,” he said. “As for my friends they’ve been super supportive and many have made the trek out from Langley to say hi. I’m so grateful to have so many incredible people in my life.”
He said the reaction from the public has been great, many taking pictures and having a laugh. Others sharing their own personal stories struggling with prostate cancer.
“From every smile, wave or laugh from the passerbys to those that come by the window and share with me the struggles that they or someone close to them as gone through or continues to go through — this is for them,” said Giddings. “If I can brighten up one person’s day by being in that window i consider that day a success.”
To follow the Saxx Man, go to his blog saxxman.com or follow thesaxxman on Instagram.
