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My Mustache: 6 Days til the ManPageant, $50 Raised
We are six days away from Lip Hair Because We Care, a fundraising event to benefit a charity that works to improve the self-esteem of girls with cancer. I am growing a mustache to compete in The Glorious ManPageant on this coming Saturday, November 3 at 7:00pm. To recap, I’m trying to emulate Mike Ditka, and will compete against other mustachioed men dressed as their personal mustache heros.
The picture above is three weeks of mustache growth. Yes, that’s weeks, not days. Can’t see it? Click for a bigger photo. It’s under my nose. Yeah, right there. This is the most facial hair I’ve ever had, so I’m at a slight disadvantage compared to my noble opponents. But with your help, we can put together an impressive bundled donation to the charity.
As of today, I’ve raised $50 from 4 people. Thanks to you who have donated! For those who haven’t yet donated, listen closely. If you’re in DC this Saturday, come to Tom Tom at 7pm for drinks and debauchery and donate $10 at the door. If you can’t make it, can you consider giving $10 to benefit the charity? You can give me cash or a check in person, or you can donate online—don’t forget write to the email address on that page and say your donation is for my mustache.
Thanks for your support! Email me with any questions.
Oct 28, 03:16 PM / Comment [1]
I'm Growing a Mustache for Little Girls with Cancer
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.
I haven’t yet decided what liquid should be thrown at my stache – Schlitz, maybe?
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.
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