Paraskavoula Maria Grows a Movember Mo.

Hello all. Today my Auntie Paraskavoula has decided to launch her attempt to raise money for the wonderful cause, Movember. She is so excited she even refers to me as her son, in the video. Check it out and please give to her cause. Oh and yeah, keep an eye on her many updates.

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