Getting Ready to Retire the Razor

Hey everyone, welcome to my new blog! I've dedicated this blog to chronicling my journey through "No Shave November." I've decided to write a blog so you can follow the growth of my beard from peach fuzz to full on viking beard. Don't worry pictures will be included. The official rules for "No Shave November" is that you shave on last day of October, and let your beard grow the whole month. You are allowed to trim your beard, but I don't plan to unless there are special circumstances.

The main reason I'm writing the blog is much bigger and much more important than sharing the growth of my beard. I'm not that vain to think people really want to read about me growing a beard. I'm growing my beard, and writing this blog mainly to raise money for a good cause and hopefully, you, my faithful readers will help. I'm trying to raise money for the Lymphoma Research Foundation. I'm sure many of you have known someone with cancer. My uncle died from cancer while I was in high school, my sister survived thyroid cancer, and the reason I've chosen the Lymphoma Research Foundation is because currently my girl friend's father is battling Lymphoma. I feel this is a way I can raise money, raise awareness, and help peoples and families coping with this illness. So other than just writing about my beard I'm also going to give you information about Lymphoma to educate people about what charity I've chosen to give money to.

My goal is to raise $300 for this charity. What I was thinking is the with "No Shave November" lasting 30 days it would be cool if people could donate $30 for each day I don't shave. I'd be grateful if people donate anything, but if only 10 people donate $30 than I will reach my goal! What you can do is click here go to their donation page and fill out the information to make a donation. When you make a donation comment on my blog or e-mail me on how much you've donated so I can keep track of how close I am to my goal. If you want to be acknowledged let me know, but you can remain anonymous as well. Hopefully I can raise money to help people in need.

I just want to thank those of you that read this and also those of you that donate, I want to say how much I truly appreciate it before you do donate. T Minus 4 days until the beard is coming back!