Day 7: is it officially a beard yet?

So now I'm a full week into this "No Shave November" adventure. I'm now in the inbetween part of beard growing where you look like a bum. Once the beard fills in it'll start to look good. Also, this is the part where it feels really scratchy, especially on my neck, but ehh all part of the journey I guess.

As far as donations go, I'm up to $130! I'm already over 1/3 of the way to my $300 goal. Thanks to all of those that have donated, I really appreciate it. I also wanted to thank all of you readers that came out this weeked for Mr. Nolan's wake. I know Carolyn's family was extremely thankful for everyone who came to pay there respects and give support to Mr. Nolan and the family. I myself was shocked by all the people; he was a good man and will surely be missed.

Day 4: a little stubbly

So after day 4, I've got some good stubble going. Usually today is the day that I would shave. In fact, when I woke up this morning I went for the razor, unconsciously, and then I remembered then I'm growing the beard. It's hard to see in this picture, but the red is starting to show up. The part I'm not too happy about, which you also can't see in this picture, are the patches of grey that are showing up on either side of my chin. 26 year old, and have grey in the beard, oh boy.

As far as money raising, I'm up to $40 so far. Thanks to those of you that have donated. If you haven't yet, go on and donate to the Lymphoma Research Foundation and let me know so I can track my progress. $40 down, $260 to go to reach my goal!

for John

Hey everyone, as many of you know I started this blog not just because I could grow a beard. I'm doing this to raise money for a good cause. I picked this cause for my girlfriend, her family, and most importantly, Carolyn's father, who was suffering from Lymphoma. Well unfortunately, Mr. Nolan lost his fight with cancer and he's in a better place now away from all the pain and discomfort. For the past few days I got to see the effects that Lymphoma and cancer can have on a person and family. I'm glad that Carolyn, her mom and her sisters were able to get that time with there father and that they knew how much there father cared for them. Some people don't get that, and I know they're all thankful for that.

By his passing, I think that this blog has taken on a different meaning, at least for me it has. I'm dedicating the blog to Mr. Nolan and his wife, and his daughters. He did a great job with all of them and his memory lives on through them. I knew when I started this blog that I may have not been able to help Mr. Nolan, but hopefully with the money I'm going to raise I'll be able to help some one else with Lymphoma so they and there family doesn't have to go through what Carolyn and her family has gone through over the past few days. I really look forward to the day when Lymphoma and all cancer's are curable. Please donate to the Lymphoma Research Foundation in memory of Mr. John Nolan.

I want to thank everyone for all the love and support that they've given the Carolyn and her family over the past few days. Seeing all that assures me of how special she and her family are, and I know how great of friends she has. I really appreciate everything all of you have done.

getting the last shave in

All right folks, here we go. The last day in Ocotober so I though that I'd get my last shave in before "no shave November." I'm starting off with a nice shaving cream beard, and by the end of the month I'll have a real one. So now that I'm nicely clean shaven we wait for the bushy red beard to appear. I know its hard to tell from this picture put I also got my haircut as well. It also might be hard to tell I got my haircut from my lack of hair to begin with. Hope you all will follow on this great adventure.

Here is the link where you can donate to Lymphoma Reseach Foundation, and don't forget to e-mail me or send me a message and tell me how much you've donated so I can keep track of how much I've raised.

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!