The Great Stache Off – Fighting Testicular Cancer
First things first: THIS IS NOT A JOKE!
The Great Mustache off of 2007 is a contest and fund raising event for testicular cancer awareness and research. Founded by Phoenix,
The Great Stache Off is open to anyone willing to grow a mustache, starting September 1 and ending on
The Great Stache Off also accepts donations from stache-less non-contestants/fund raisers. Contestants are urged to find sponsors for the event; sponsors can donate to the fund on the contestant’s behalf.
All money raised will go to the Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foundation. For more information about the Sean Kimerling Foundation, please Click Here.
Why Mustaches?
It’s quite simple, actually: because it takes balls to grow a mustache! That’s the philosophy behind growing mustaches for testicular cancer awareness and research.
In 2007, there has been an estimated 7,920 new cases of testicular cancer in the United Sates alone, with 380 cases resulting in death. Furthermore, testicular cancer is the number one ranked cancer in men ages 15-35 years old (cancer.gov).
Unfortunately, the threat of testicular cancer has garnered little research and fewer awareness programs. With this contest, we aim to help raise further awareness and interest in research for a cure.
What’s in it for the Contestants/Fund Raisers?
A trophy will be awarded to the winner of the contest. When making donations, sponsors must select a contestant to donate on behalf of. A list of constants can be found here. The Contestant with most funds raised will win the trophy and the self-satisfaction that he helped raise the most money for testicular cancer awareness.
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