Update: See 3 weeks of growth

It’s really not like what it sounds.

I’m participating in DC Smashed’s 2nd Annual Lip Hair Because We Care Celebration.

I’m growing a mustache for 30 days, and I need you to sponsor my lip hair! All of the money sponsored goes to a great charity to raise the self-esteem and self-confidence of girls with cancer. So, read on! Think of it like a marathon, but way lazier, and for a better cause. You can make your donation via Google Checkout, or give me a check in person.

Here’s how it works.

Every contestant chooses his “Mustache Hero” to emulate for his own mustache growth. In my contest application, I had explained why I chose my mustache hero, and waxed on mustachio philosophy.

My mustache hero is Mike Ditka.

On November 3, everyone competes in The Glorious ManPageant at Tom Tom in Adams Morgan. There are several rounds:

Parade of Heroes: Each Contestant shall walk the catwalk fully costumed to best represent the glory of his ‘stache, and do his Mustache Hero proud.

The Slapback: Each Contestant shall enlist the aid of one female friend to enact a scenario wherein the Hero has a drink (liquid of choice) tossed in his face to establish the quality of ‘stache when wet.

FOUR Contestants will advance to the Semi-Final Round for the dreaded Question and Answer Round. The FOUR Semi-Finalists will randomly draw a question and must answer when it’s posed by the Emcee.

Contestants can win in a number of categories:

Most Money Raised for the Charity Best 30-day Growth Best Costume Mr. Congeniality Mr. 2007 DC Sweet ‘Stache!

I am pretty confident in my costume, so I think I have a shot in a number of categories, pending actually growing a mustache.

And with your help, we can raise the most money for charity. So, give it a shot: donate today.