As most of my friends and fans know, I have had a beard in one form another pretty much non-stop since I was a junior in high school. Originally it set me apart from my peers. Eventually it became a handy way to hide a neck that was no longer “model material”. But what you may not know is that the one enduring reason that I have a beard is that – for the most part – I hate shaving.
So every winter (under the guise of warmth) I grow my beard out a little longer than average. This year I have decided to use my powers for good instead of evil.
This year my ANNUAL GLORIOUS WINTER BEARD (grown from October 21, 2026 through February 19, 2027) is hereby being measured, reported, and used to raise money for one my favorite charitable organizations Cosplay for a Cause.
This group, which includes many of my friends (and I would probably join if I looked better in a superhero costume) collect and distribute funds to other worthy causes and appear at both large and small events to entertain, encourage, and help those that need it.
As of November 6, 2026 my beard as measured at the chin was 1 inch long (4 minute mark). For every inch (rounded up) beyond that I would like everyone to pledge what they are comfortable with – and for my birthday (February 28) make a donation to them. I am not handling the money. I am not making a penny off of this. I am just doing what I do: showing off and having fun.
I will be updating you weekly on Scarefest TV and via my Facebook page on OUR progress. This is all, of course, totally on the honor system, but let’s make this happen.
