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By Candice
Wednesday,
Jan 13, 2010 at 6:45pm
That’s right folks, the Denver Chapter of Mustaches for Kids is embarking on its second year of follicular fun and fundraising for local Colorado classrooms. The excitement begins this Thursday, January 14th, as the men of Denver embark on their facial hair journey with a clean (shaven) slate. In its inaugural year, the Denver chapter of Mustaches for Kids brought in over $3,500 worth of classroom materials for students, and the chapter hopes to bring even more resources to schools this year.
If you are located in Denver and your upper lip wants to be a part of the adventure, weekly checkpoints will be held at Tavern Wash Park on Thursday evenings. You can also check out the Denver Mustaches for Kids Facebook group for more information and updates. Or, if you are not quite ready to dedicate your facial hair to the cause, you can always help these fearless and charitable growers by going here and supporting one of the classroom projects selected by Denver growers.
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By Katie
Tuesday,
Jan 12, 2010 at 6:09pm
Breaking news! Todd Trimakas, the Editor/Publisher of Uptown Magazine in Charlotte, just threw his hat… I mean, his ’stache… in the ring.
Todd will be joining men across Charlotte in Mustaches for Kids, a four-week facial hair fundraiser supporting local classrooms in need.
Given his history of facial hair growth, Todd, our local celebrity, will need all of the help he can get. DONATE to his Mustache today! Don’t delay!
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By Alicia
Monday,
Dec 21, 2009 at 6:31pm
For the second year in a row, Chicago men will be growing some ‘stachtastic facial hair and teaming up with DonorsChoose.org to raise money for public schools in need. This year’s Mustaches for Kids (M4K) Chicago grow-a-thon kicked off with a shaving party on November 16th. Now that the playing field has been leveled, these brave men will compete to grow prize-worthy ‘staches, while raising pledges for innovative classroom projects on DonorsChoose.org. Follow the activity on the M4K leaderboard and watch us go head to head with other ‘stache-loving cities (San Francisco, watch your back, Chicago is throwing down in a big and hairy way this year!)
For those of you thinking “I can’t grow a ‘stache, but I want to participate. How can I help support Mustaches for Kids Chicago and DonorsChoose.org?”….. Make a pledge to a Chicago Grower and/or come join us at ‘Stache bash 2009 on Sunday, December 13th from 3-6pm at Schubas Tavern in Chicago. Visit the Mustaches for Kids - Chicago website for more details
May the best ‘stache win!
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By Alex
Thursday,
Dec 17, 2009 at 6:57pm
The devilishly handsome and charitable Growers of Mustaches for Kids Baltimore outdid themselves this season, raising even more money and supporting even more local kids than last year.
On behalf of the DonorsChoose.org team and the more than 8,000 students supported, huge hairy thanks go out to all of the Growers of M4K – Baltimore! Guided by its valiant leader Pranav “Master P’Stache” Saha, the chapter beat last season’s record by raising more than $24,000 to provide much needed educational resources to Baltimore students. Mr. Mark Gaither topped the fundraising charts by single-‘stachedly rallying 67 donors.
High ‘Stache Honors went to Nick “Dr. Fuzzenstein” Giardina whose magic mushrooms and star power invincibility crowned him ”Baltimore’s Sweetest Stache.”
See more GREAT pictures from Baltimore’s Stache Bash and learn how you can contribute to the continuance of M4K – Baltimore by purchasing one of their brilliant t-shirts at www.m4kbaltimore.org!
THANK YOU BALTIMORE GROWERS!
The DonorsChoose.org Team
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By Alex
Thursday,
at 5:47pm
If you thought that growing a Mustache for kids was a sacrifice, the Growers of Mustaches for Kids – San Francisco beg you to think again.
Check out today’s San Francisco Examiner article, “Throwing caution to the wind to benefit schools” to read about how a few San Fran Growers are taking the competition to a whole to level by also SHAVING THEIR HEADS. Yes. You read correctly.
There’s only a few hours left until M4K-San Francisco’s season culminates with its ‘Stache Bash (8pm tonight at the Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell St., San Francisco).
If you can’t be at the ‘Stache Bash tonight, make a donation to classrooms chosen by these Growers HERE. What more can they do?!
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By Alex
Wednesday,
Dec 9, 2009 at 3:51pm
Growers in Baltimore and Chicago have just a few days left in their seasons, and it’s an all out sprint to the ‘Stache Bash to see which city can do the most good for local classrooms and KIDS.
In one corner, we have Baltimore. It’s only the second year that this scrappy chapter has flexed its Mustache muscle… and they’re already giving longstanding chapters a run for their whiskers. They’ve raised over $18,000 so far this year and they’re pulling out all the ‘stache to beat last year’s $24,500 raised. If you live in Baltimore OR you’re just a sucker for the underdog, support these Baltimore Mustache Growers!
In the other corner, we have the heavyweight Chicago chapter. They claimed victory over their Baltimore brethren last year by raising over $28,700 for Chicago students in need. They’ve raised more than $16,250 so far this year but they’re not about to let Baltimore take this one without a fight! Help Chicago keep its crown – support Chicago ‘staches!
Support Mustaches. Support Kids!
www.donorschoose.org/m4k
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By Yaritza
Monday,
Dec 7, 2009 at 3:31pm
The DonorsChoose.org team would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the Growers of Mustaches for Kids - New York. They crushed their own single-season record from last year by:
- Raising over $85,000
- Mobilizing more than 1,148 donors
- Supporting the education of 43,931 public school students
Saturday’s ‘Stache Bash was a celebration of all things mustachioed, and chock full of fierce Mustache competition and fun (think: tuxedo t-shirts). It was the perfect end to a record-setting growing season.
Congratulations to the new reigning Mustache King of New York Nick Leavins and to all of the Growers who generously gave of their time and upper lips for this four-week Mustache journey!
Until next ’stache
The DonorsChoose.org Team
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By Alicia
Monday,
Nov 30, 2009 at 5:01pm
For the second year in a row, Chicago men will be growing some ‘stachtastic facial hair and teaming up with DonorsChoose.org to raise money for public schools in need. This year’s Mustaches for Kids (M4K) Chicago grow-a-thon kicked off with a shaving party on November 16th. Now that the playing field has been leveled, these brave men will compete to grow prize-worthy ‘staches, while raising pledges for innovative classroom projects on DonorsChoose.org. Follow the activity on the M4K leaderboard and watch us go head to head with other ‘stache-loving cities (San Francisco, watch your back, Chicago is throwing down in a big and hairy way this year!) www.donorschoose.org/m4k
For those of you thinking “I can’t grow a ‘stache, but I want to participate. How can I help support Mustaches for Kids Chicago and DonorsChoose.org?”….. Make a pledge to a grower’s page here and/or come join us at ‘Stache bash 2009 on Sunday, December 13th from 3-6pm at Schubas Tavern in Chicago. For more details visit: www.m4kchicago.org
May the best ‘stache win!
Blast from Chicago’s ‘Stache Past
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By Alex
Monday,
at 12:15pm
The Mustaches for Kids New York City chapter has raised $47,000 so far this season. But our mustachioed heroes need YOUR help to beat their inspiring single-season fundraising record from last year – $80,996!!
Don’t let their Mustaches be in vain!
- Visit the M4K New York City Giving Page
- Peruse the stellar staches in all their glory
- Make a donation to the New York classroom project (and Mustache) that most inspires you!
Anxious to mingle with New York City’s finest?
- Attend the BONUS Checkpoint tomorrow Tuesday Dec 1st 7:00 pm @ Satsko (Eldridge btw Houston & Stanton)
- Do NOT miss the ‘Stache Bash at 7:00 pm on Saturday, December 5th at the Galapagos Art Space in DUMBO, Brooklyn (Get all your 2009 Stache Bash details here)
You can take in all the Mustache hilarity at http://www.m4kny.org/.
THANK YOU for helping Mustaches help Kids!
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By Nicole
Tuesday,
Nov 24, 2009 at 3:56pm
The growing season is upon us and, this year, San Francisco has a title to defend. The city by the bay was not only raised the most total money of any city in the country, but it also is also the home of last year’s top overall fund raiser. Lest you think that the city is all green and no whiskers, it’s also the home of Wade Crowfoot, winner of last year’s Sweetest Stache Award at last year’s Stache Bash.
This year Wade is raising funds for Think College Now, an amazing Oakland-based elementary school that has received numerous awards and recognition since opening its doors in 2003. He has already reached an impressive $897 toward his goal of $3,474. Some people have been inspired by his last year’s Tom Selleck circa 1985 look, while others cannot wait for Wade to shave the thing off.
Wade contends that the secret to his success is his ever-present facial addition. Co-workers, friends and family are constantly reminded to donate every time they see his personal tribute to Yosemite Sam perched on his upper lip. Although Wade has found this year’s fundraising to be a bit more challenging than in past years, those who have been able to give have found DonorsChoose.org to be the best way to do it. Wade just completed his first project last night and has already received calls from donors who are thrilled with the appreciation of the teacher and the students.
Wades keeping mum on what character his mustache is taking on this year. Will it be the John Stossel, the Gene Shalit or the Charlie Chaplin? Inquiring minds want to know! He’s seen this year’s competition and sees a lot of promising rookie growers. But he relishes both the competition and the growing popularity of Mustaches for Kids.
To stay updated on Wades whiskers and donate to his projects, visit http://www.crowwhiskers.blogspot.com/.
You can also check out Wade’s (aka Chappy’s) 2008 champion stache, at http://crowstache.blogspot.com/.
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