It's Time for Mustaches for Kids 2010

So it's time for Indianapolis's most manly charity, Mustaches for Kids! Doesn't the thought of growing a mustache for one month for charity just make you so excited?! Here's all you need to know to get started:

How it Works
From Friday, February 5 through Friday, March 5 we'll be growing a sweet 'stache. The rules are simple: you have to shave off all your facial hair to start growing (no head starts allowed), and any type of mustache is allowed. Show off your best fu-manchu, some great Hulk Hogan handle bars, or just keep it classic. On February 5th we'll kick things off with a little get together of growers (see more info below on events), and March 5th will be our big bash with prizes, mustache contests, and more. And then you can shave and retire your mustache until next year. That's pretty simple, right?

The Cause
So why are we doing this? To help kids in need (hence the name of the organization)! M4K chapters across the country are supporting student needs at DonorsChoose.org by creating individual pages where people can donate. It's simple. The same as if you were running a 5K for charity, you reach out to your friends, family, and coworkers for donations, but instead of giving you a check, they can go donate to a project at DonorsChoose.org that inspires them. All you need to do is go to www.donorschoose.org and create your page and link it to the M4K - Indy chapter leaderboard. For instructions on how to do this, go to www.donorschoose.org/mustachesforkids and click on "Create a Giving Page" or go here to download a PDF that walks you through the process.

The Events
1. Friday, February 5th: M4K Kickoff! This is a chance to get together, meet some of the other growers, get any questions answered, drink some beer, hang out, and prep those follicles. We'll be in the back at Average Joe's in Broad Ripple at 8pm. What better way to kick off your Super Bowl weekend?! Also, the first round's on M4K!

2. Friday, March 5th: Stache Bash! We will celebrate your awesome stache, the dollar's we raised for children in need, give out awards and prizes, and drink (again, some rounds free for our awesome growers).. See how much beer foam your stache can retain! There will be prizes for best/worst stache, most money raised, door prizes, etc. Location still TBD so check back.

Recruit Your Friends
The more growers, the better (and the less awkward we look, right?)!. Tell your friends, family, co-workers, and everyone you know that they can get involved. And ladies, you can play a huge part in recruiting your friends to grow - tell the fine gentlemen you know that mustaches are HOT, and they'll grow for sure. One great way to recruit others is to post about it on Facebook or Twitter, too.

Word to your 'Stache!