FOR the past two Novembers, Col Clacy's snowy moustache has turned into a bright shade of purple.

The Bunnings Warwick employee has already sported a moustache for the last two Movembers, so instead of growing some facial hair, he decided to dye it.

In the next few days, Mr Clacy will undergo his annual make-over as he raises money - along with six colleagues, all with the visible onset of a 'mo - for male cancers.

"I usually dye it myself using a toothbrush," he said.

"I've got some dye left over from last year that I'll use."

His moustache-dying tradition even inspired a customer at Bunnings to employ the same tact.

Mr Clacy said his wife was supportive of the idea - especially the fundraising part to it - until they stepped outside together.

"We get a few second looks," he laughed.

It wasn't just about the face value of the mo' that meant so much to Mr Clacy. After his father passed away from prostate cancer, he said he hoped to raise awareness about it.

"Having regular checks is so important, especially when men get up to my age," he said.

"The typical bloke won't go to the doctors unless half of their leg is falling off. It's only a blood test though."

For colleague Jamie Smith - who will soon "landscape" his beard into a moustache - he has seen how vital regular checks are for all men.

Mr Smith's father was also diagnosed with prostate cancer after he had recovered from stomach cancer, and fortunately, he survived.

"He knew something wasn't right; he didn't feel right and they found the stomach cancer," he said.

"That was 15 years ago. Then he found out eight years ago he had prostate cancer."

After defeating his first cancer, Mr Smith said his father began having regular checks for anything else. It was these routine checks that picked up the prostate cancer early on.

Bunnings employee Joshua Robson fortunately hasn't lost anyone to the disease, but said supporting the research was still close to his heart.

He plans to grow his beard into a Chopper Reid-like moustache.

Employees at Bunning's Warwick hope to raise $1000 for Movember. People can donate online at au.movember.com under Bunnings Warwick or donate in store.

The store is also holding a raffle of $200 worth of items. Tickets, at $1 each, are being sold now.

Alternatively, people are invited to a barbecue on Saturday, November 26, outside the store, to raise money.