Myrtle Beach Joins "Mustaches for Kids"

Posted At : October 21, 2008 11:04 PM | Posted By : Jim Maggio
Related Categories: Charity, Myrtle Beach Area, Blog, Offbeat

Myrtle Beach is one of 26 cities nationwide participating in the “Mustaches for Kids” Challenge, being held Nov. 13 through Dec. 13.

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has given $245,000 to support this nationwide mustache challenge, to inspire young men to invest time, energy and facial hair, in local public education. Mustaches for Kids chapters in Knight Foundation communities (including Myrtle Beach) are eligible to win the following prizes, which will go directly to local classrooms in their area through DonorsChoose.org:

  • Matching Dollars – Any chapter that raises at least $10,000 for local classrooms will be eligible for $10,000 in matching funds.
  • Chapter Raising the Most Money – $75,000 will be awarded for first place, $25,000 for second and $10,000 for third.
  • Chapters with the Most Growers -- $50,000 goes to the first-place chapter, with $25,000 awarded for second and $10,000 for third.

If you’re growing one for the cause and need some inspiration, look no further than this collection of fuzzy-lipped cheesedom:

Freddie Mercury Jason Giambi Reno 911!

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Katie Bisbee's Gravatar If anyone wants to step up and start an official Mustaches for Kids in Myrtle Beach, please email me at mustachesforkids (at) donorschoose (dot) org.

Also, check out www.mustachesforkids.org for more hilarious information about the wonders of Mustaches and charities!
# Posted By Katie Bisbee | 11/2/08 2:29 PM
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