In support of the Movember campaign, students are taking part in ’30 days of 30 cold dips’ to raise money for the Men’s Mental Health Charity.

Various sporting committee’s from the University of Sheffield have participated in a cold water jump at Crookes Valley Park on each day of November.

Women’s Cricket Club Captain, Ria Gill, is one of the students taking part.

Ran by student Movember ambassador Joseph Skidmore, has helped raise funds for the charity.

Although anxious at the beginning, Miss Gill completed the jump feeling “exhilarated and thankful to support the cause”.

The University of Sheffield have finished as the 5th highest fundraising University in the country and have raised over £74,000 in the 2025 campaign.

Movember are a leading charity who advocate for Men’s Mental Health as well as raising awareness for Prostate and Testicular Cancer.

Money raised for the campaign has allowed them to run over 1,250 mental health projects, transforming the way in which men receive support.

The month of November allows for communities to come together and raise money for the charity.

Movember have highlighted the work of students especially: “As it stands we have almost hit £1.5m raised by UK universities this campaign, all of which will make a crucial difference in Men’s Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, Prostate and Testicular Cancer”.

When asked why Miss Gill was participating in this, she stated: “I believe for us as a club it is an important cause to raise awareness of as Men’s Mental Health especially can be overlooked”.

Alongside the jump, Miss Gill also participated in a charity cricket match against the University’s Men’s Cricket Club earlier in the month, and all together, the University’s Women’s Cricket Team has managed to raise over £600 for the charity.

The most prominent campaign held by the University was their charity fashion show ran by the Sports Committee, the show managed to raise £2,103.50 and had the support of 26 companies who donated food, drinks and raffle prizes.

Although one of many campaigns ran by the University, the ’30 days of 30 cold dips’ campaign is a substantial insight into how students are actively participating in the Men’s Mental Health Campaign.

Listen hear to gain an insight on a student’s take on the importance of raising awareness for Men’s Mental Health.