“Mo is King”
Robert Morgan
Spain
Caregiver
Twist on Cancer: I had never planned to or thought I would be “good” at dealing with cancer.
I have raised money and awareness for the Movember Foundation for the past 15 years. An important part of my work with them is raising awareness about men’s health, particularly prostate and testicular cancer.
My father succumbed to pancreatic cancer in 1999. It was my first role as a caregiver. Over the years, I had more and more friends and friend’s family members who were diagnosed. I was a partial caregiver to some, an ear and shoulder to others. With each experience, person and conversation, I became a better support person and advocate as I was able to draw on and share my experiences about treatment, post surgery and recovery.
I am so happy and grateful to be of service in this way.
It has enriched my life and been a gift to myself in ways I could never have imagined.
David Turok
Glencoe, IL
@drt_art on Instagram
“Mo is King”
Acrylic on canvas
48” x 36” x 2”
$2,500
Artist Statement:
This painting grew from conversation long before it touched canvas. Bob and I didn’t begin with composition. We began with a story. Fathers. Caregiving. Loss. Reinvention. The quiet expectations placed on men and the deeper question of who we become over time. What made this experience especially meaningful for me is that Bob is an accomplished artist himself. He has built a life in creativity, film, design, and advocacy. Creating on behalf of someone so visually fluent was humbling. There’s vulnerability in that. You want to honor not only the story, but the eye of someone who understands art at a high level. Bob has participated in Movember for fifteen years. What began as growing a mustache became something far more intentional. He has used his voice to push men to get PSA tests, to speak openly about prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health, and to remove the embarrassment that keeps conversations silent. His persistence helped a friend detect prostate cancer early. For Bob, awareness is personal. Our conversations moved beyond campaigns into perspective. After decades of striving and caregiving, Bob made a conscious decision to step away from the noise. To live slower. To sit on a beach in Spain, share wine and meals with friends, and appreciate the life he built. With experience has come the wisdom to release what doesn’t matter. Working with Bob reminded me that strength isn’t always pushing forward. Sometimes it’s knowing when to sit back, look around, and realize this moment is enough.