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Boy banned from growing charity moustache by school

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Man with big moustacheImage source, Getty Images

A 13-year-old boy has been banned from growing a charity moustache by his school.

Gus wanted to take part in movember, a charity stunt where people grow a moustache in November, to raise money for men's cancer research.

Although Gus is only 13, he says he's been shaving since he was nine.

The school says he can't do it because other children wouldn't be able to take part, but they are having a stick-on moustache fundraiser instead.

Gus said: "It's a shame because my moustache would've raised a lot of money. Everyone wanted me to go for it."

Famous people who have taken part in movember

Toby Flood with movember moustache.Image source, Getty Images
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English rugby player Toby Flood has grown this fine specimen.

Anton FerdinandImage source, PA
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This was footy player Anton Ferdinand's movember moustache last year.

Ally McCoist with moustacheImage source, PA
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Rangers manager, Ally McCoist grew this movember tache last year.

Big Ben with moustache projected on to it.Image source, Getty Images
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Even London landmark Big Ben has got involved.