Rogers goes from Miss Universe to Mo Sista for mental health

Olivia Rogers and her dog Ziggy can’t grow mos, but they can run for a cause, with the former Miss Universe Australia embracing Movember by becoming a Mo Sista and tackling 120km this month.

Olivia Rogers and her dog Ziggy can’t grow mos, but they can run for a cause.

The former Miss Universe Australia has embraced Movember by becoming a Mo Sista and tackling 120km this month to raise funds and awareness for men’s health.

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“I thought that was a fair goal, but with the races week it’s been tough,’’ said Rogers, whose boyfriend Justin Mckeone has also supported Movember.

Olivia Rogers, her partner Justin Mckeone and their six-month-old chow chow Ziggy have embraced Movember. Picture: Jay Town

“Justin and I have done it together and a lot of people don’t realise it’s for mental health, too.

“Having had my own mental health problems and my dad having bipolar, it’s a really important cause. It’s something men don’t often talk about. If you show you’re vulnerable, others will too.”

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