Every day, 1,400 kids under the age of 5 die from water-related illnesses. Let's help change that!

THE BACKSTORY

When November rolled around two years ago, I had a nasty beard on my face. It seemed like waste to just shave it off. So instead, after a bit of encouragement from friends, I decided to donate my face for clean water.

And for the last two years you all have blown me away. The outpouring of generosity and love has been overwhelming. Together the last two years, we've raised over $2,700 to help bring clean, safe drinking water to people halfway across the world.

Now let's do it again!

THE GROWTH

Here's the deal - I'm going to grow my beard for the rest of November. At that point it'll be shaggy, nasty, and ready to be molded in whatever crazy pattern you can dream up.

THE SHAVE

At the end of November, I'm going to shave this gnarly beard into some crazy design. That's where you come in. Everyone that donates to this campaign will be entered into a random drawing. No donation is too small. If you give, you're in the running. On November 30 I'll select one donor at random to pick how I shave my beard. As long as what you suggest isn't offensive, I'm in.

Here's the design from 2012 (courtesy of Ms. Liz Stapleton Wheeler): thttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1000910909382

And 2013 (thanks to the man, the myth, the legend Phil Sholts): https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10100335070477902

EVERY DONOR ADDS TIME

Not only are you bringing safe, clean water to people that really need it, but the number of donations will determine how long after November I wear the crazy beard around town. For each person that donates, I'll wear the beard for an additional hour. So 24 donors equates to an additional day. 168 donors would be a full week. It's up to you all.

And as long as I'm wearing the beard, I'll change my Facebook photo to showcase its glory. That way you can see it if you aren't around St. Louis.

WHAT YOU CAN DO

If donating isn't for you, I totally understand. Please help in whatever way feels right for you.

Help spread the word. Or watch some of the amazing videos around this website. Or make a donation to another charity. Or just tell someone that's special to you why they're amazing. There are a lot of ways to do a bit of good. If this one feels right to you, I'd love for you to be a part of it.

You all are the best. Thanks for reading.

David

PS - If you're only going to watch one video, make it this one: http://vimeo.com/46300983

* If I don't have your contact info or a way of getting in touch with you, please leave me a Twitter handle or email address. If you're selected I want to be able to reach out.