CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Checkers announced today that 20 players and several staff members, including team owner Michael Kahn, will grow moustaches in an effort to raise funds and awareness for Movember, the world-wide men’s health foundation.

The players were split into two teams, led by Checkers Movember team captains Chris Durno and Chris Terry, and will compete against each other to see which squad can raise the most money. Team Durno and Team Terry were chosen via a live draft at the Checkers offices Wednesday.

Picture and video updates on the teams’ progress and donation totals will be posted at www.gocheckers.com/movember throughout the month.

CHARLOTTE (WBTV) - A charity run that raises money for cancers below the waist is having its first 5K race on November 5.

The Pajama Run will get underway at the Promenade on Providence Mall at 8 a.m., according to a news release from Carolinas Healthcare.

All proceeds from the run will benefit Levine Cancer Institute's Carolinas Ovarian Cancer Fund.

 The family-friendly event will include a 5K race, a one-mile fun run for all ages, and a pajama party. Packet pickup starts at 7 a.m., the 5K race begins at 8 a.m., and the fun run begins at 8:45 a.m., according to the release.

“Ovarian cancer has been called the silent killer because symptoms are often vague and are common among other conditions,” said James B. Hall, MD, Levine Cancer Institute director of gynecologic oncology.

For more information, visit www.pajamarun.org.

 Copyright 2011 WBTV.

EAST CHARLOTTE - Hope Cancer Ministries will be hosting the Changing Leaves Changing Lives 10K and 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, October 22 at McAlpine Creek Park from 6:30-11 a.m.

There are many ways to support or take part in the event:

5K/10K - Registration for the 5K and 10K is $35 per person. The 10K starts at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K starts at 7:45 a.m. The Kids Fun Run is $15 per participant and starts at 8 a.m.