This page provides resources for Growers.  

 

How do I raise money for the charity?  The short answer is, any way you can.  Some folks send e-mails, others post on Facebook, and the most effective Growers simply ask their friends and family for donations.  You can get pledges ahead of time or even sell sponsorships for individual whiskers.  When you start growing, people will ask you about it.  That is when you explain what you are doing and turn their ridicule into a charitable contribution.

How do my donors give me money?  There are two ways to collect money.  The best method is to direct them to the M4K website where we will have a "Donate Now" button.  That will take them directly to the charity where they can donate with a credit card and you will get credit for their donation.  The second method is to simply collect a check from them made payable directly to the charity.  Our charity partner is a 501(c)(3) entity for tax purposes so these two methods of giving are 100% tax deductible.  If they insist on giving you cash, you can certainly accept it but it is likely not tax deductible for them.  We grow mustaches, we're not accountants or lawyers (actually, some of us are accountants or lawyers, but don't tell anyone).

How much do I have to raise?  The charity is grateful for any money that is raised, so there is no minimum donation requirement for Growers.  However, we encourage all Growers to strive for at least $100.  In fact, we classify our Growers based on how successful their fundraising efforts are.  Starting at the despicable "Trebek Level" for those that raise less than $100 all the way up to the pinnacle - The Selleck Society for those that raise more than $1,000.  Click here for all of the GROWER LEVELS

Calendar of Events for 2011:

April 26th - Informational Meeting at Oscar's, 6:30.  No obligation meeting to discuss what it is we do and ask questions.

May 5th - Cinco de Mustache at Two Fine Irishmen!!  7:00.  Our Clean Shave Party where Growers will shave, get their pictures taken, pick up their Grower Packets, and learn all about the M4K growing season.  Also, there will be partying.

May 11th - Checkpoint One at Oscar's (yeah, we like Oscar's), 6:30.  Mustache Trivia night.  You will get to see just how much smarter you are with a mustache.  You will be astonished. Also, we party.

May 18th - Checkpoint Two at Pipeline Tavern, 6:30.  Magnum P.I. Hawaiian Shirt Night!!  Turn in any donations and get your picture taken for the website to track your growth.  And party.

May 26th - Mustache Night at the Storm Chasers.  Bring the whole family to watch the ballgame at the new Werner Park.  Enjoy $1 beers, cokes, and dogs.  M4K Omaha is the Charity of the Night and will receive special recognition, throw out the first pitch, etc.  Send the family home and come to the after party checkpoint at Fire Barn.  To party.

June 4th - Stache Bash at TBD.  This is the big one.  A mustache themed costume party extravaganza.  We will hand out awards, have our Mustache Parade, announce the total raised, and, for most of us, enjoy one last mustachioed evening.  Most mustaches perish after Stache Bash, some of them on the way home in the car.