Music is "Adventure, Darling" by Gillicuddy. He's awesome. Check out his music at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/gillicuddy/
How It WorksScroll through all the awesome entries and decide who
deserves your vote. Each entry has a personalized Paypal Donate button you can
use to cast your votes, and each vote costs just a dollar. Vote for as many or
as few as you want, and vote as many times as you like. Our contest is going to
run the entire month of June; at 12:01 am on July 1st, we will begin tallying
up the votes and shortly after announce our winners! They will receive an awesome prize package. See details at the bottom of the site!
Remember, $1 = 1 vote, $5=5 votes, $100=100 votes, and so on! All funds help bring our child one step closer to home! Thank you so much for joining in this adventure with us! |
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Our beard contest has officially ended, but our adoption journey continues! If you wish to support us as we fundraise to for our last 2 agency fees and travel to Uganda, use the button below or any of the buttons next to the beard pics and profiles. Check out the great facial hair pics below before you go!
THE BEARDS
Eric Dustin MillerEric was a peaceful lad growing up on the great Plains of Kansas, until one frightful day, Eric was attacked by a man eating jack rabbit. The ferocious 8 inch tall beast was known for disrupting the early railroad and was actually the real cause of the demise of the buffalo on the plains. Thankfully, the savage beast only clawed through his once glorious beard, leaving behind barren furrows on his face. To this day Eric is still looking, seeking revenge against the evil jack rabbit who left him deformed forever, wishing for a full beard again.
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VOTE!Build up Eric's confidence for his epic hunt against the evil jack rabbit!
Total Votes: 55
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Derek MleynekAfter being raised by a family of bears, Derek eventually made his way to civilization and met the love of his life, Amy. The two were married and produced two masculine children, Cooper and Miles. Derek enjoys his job as an outdoor television editor. He currently produces/edits Bowhunter TV which airs on the Sportsman Channel. Derek enjoys the outdoors. His favorite activities are bowhunting, fishing, and hiking, but nothing beats being a Dad and showing his boys the ropes. Derek almost always wears a beard. This particular natural beard is about 10 months old, with no end in sight. This beard could be the beginning of fulfilling Derek's lifelong dream of becoming a professional Beardsman. Derek currently resides in Peoria, IL.
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VOTE!While in college, his friends gave him the nickname "Lumberjack." It is still unknown as to why.
Total Votes: 181
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Drew SchofieldThe son of an Army doctor, Drew was raised to be an all-American clean cut boy. But after catching a glimpse of Kurt Cobain in a magazine, Drew's inner rockstar finally got the best of him and the hair and beard ensued. The truth is obvious: chicks dig beards.
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VOTE!Come as you are, as you were, as I want you to be...as long as it's bearded.
Total Votes: 135
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Benji BrownAfter working many dead end jobs, including wearing chicken suits, Benji found his calling doing live music booking and became known for his ability to find talented "on the rise" acts.
Right around this time he was battling with the fact that he was gay. He was worried about what his family, friends, and professional peers would think. After dealing with the issue personally, he finally felt comfortable telling people. Surprisingly to him, being gay made no difference in his relationships, and he received overwhelming support. Now, whether it's getting eliminated after only 2 weeks on the hit Food Network reality show "Worst Cooks in America", hanging out at a concert venue downtown or simply having random get togethers at a local karaoke night, Benji is staying busy and is ready to take on the next chapter in his life. |
VOTE!He may be an awful cook, but what does that matter when he has such a stylish beard! Vote Benji!
Total Votes: 62
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Joseph WaarvikThe grizzly across the river wanted the apple, that much was obvious. Thankfully, Joe had ignored his wife's womanly protests and had been growing his beard out for the last three months; it had just recently achieved the status of "manly."
The grizzly bear wanted the apple, yes, but it also could tell a kindred spirit when it saw one. The bear backed down, the beard won the day, and the apple was safe. Long live the beard. |
VOTE!Keep Joe and his family safe from bears. Vote for the beard!
Total Votes: 66
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Jon DoakThis is Jon, father of 4, including 3 Ethiopian princesses. Transplanted from the suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the Flint Hills of Kansas, by the US Army. He enjoys soccer and all things outdoors… Especially bird watching… Uhh… I mean hunting. He was blessed by the beard gods, and can grow a 5 o’clock shadow by mid-morning. This is a days worth of growth. He likes the lumberjack look, and sports a full beard when he’s not fulfilling his duties with the Army Reserve.
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VOTE!Support Jon!
Total Votes: 40
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Steven StooksberryHe may be a 6' 4'' bearded father of two, but Steven remains a kid at heart. Whether it's passionately talking about the latest bands you've never heard of (but will), the 80's, the meaning of life or TMNT, Steven's larger-than-life personality generally dominates the room.
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VOTE!Don't mess with Major Tom.
Total Votes: 92
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winner!
Austin FruechtingAustin's organ donor card includes his beard. Sharks have a week dedicated to its glory. It has been the life of parties he has never attended. His beard alone has experienced more than a lesser man's entire body.
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VOTE!It is THE beard, the myth and the legend, immortalized in street name
Total Votes: 725
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Mitzi Reynolds' Beard By ProxyThis is Mitzi Reynolds, by Proxy. She is retired and needs help doing many things at this late stage of her life. She is deeply indebted to her son-in-law for many things (this project included!)
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VOTE!Her beard turned out quite well, don't you agree? Then vote for her and spare no expense!
Total Votes: 120
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Stephen CraigStephen Craig attends a "no beards allowed" college in Florida, so he's only been working on his beard for a couple of weeks this summer. I think he's making a pretty good start on his Alaska summer beard.
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VOTE!Encourage Steven to drop out of school and keep growing his beard!
Total Votes: 65
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Bagonza KenMost of you probably know him as Ken, but our kids call him Uncle. Ken is the best driver in all of Uganda. He has saved the day at least once for every adoptive family he has driven for and is a man of many trades. Beards are hard to come by in Uganda, but Ken has one of the manliest around!
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VOTE!Help bring beards into fashion in Uganda!
Total Votes: 100
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Shane KnoisNot a huge fan of the heat in Florida, Shane's beard likes to travel north for the summers. It spent several summers hanging out at the Pittsburg Steeler's training camp, where it apparently became a close friend and inspiration for "Da Beard." While still prone to wander, Shane's beard spends quite a bit more time hanging out on Shane's face and keeping him warm.
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VOTE!If this beard wins the competition, Shane has agreed to take his beard to at least one Steeler's home game this year.
Total Votes: 150
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THE MUSTACHES/GOATEES
Chris BarrettChris tried to live the normal life working sales for a beer distributor, but accidentally found himself playing percussion for an up and coming indie folk band Bearheart. What Chris is really known for, though, is having the best mustache this side of the 80s.
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VOTE!Mustaches, beer and music. Why wouldn't you vote for Chris?
Total Votes: 1
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Kyle MichettiIt's been 20 years since Kyle's 80's rock band, Disbanded, disbanded, but Kyle keeps the rockstar lifestyle going as strong as his mustache. He currently lives in a van down by the river.
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VOTE!Remember that time you voted for Kyle in the competition? You remember that? That was awesome.
Total Votes: 17
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winner!
Daryn WestNo one really knows the truth about Daryn's mustache. Maybe it's to cover his upper lip tattoo; maybe it's to provide him with the perpetual aroma of bacon. It remains a mystery. But one thing is for sure: Ryan Gosling will never have a mustache as cool as this.
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VOTE!Vote for Daryn! Make Ryan Gosling jealous.
Total Votes: 25
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FAUX FACIAL HAIR
Chayton NeufeldChayton was born in the great dominion of Canadia and was raised by a moose named Baron Von Crazvelt who had a rack that was 30ft wide. Chayton was later adopted by a family of lunatics whom he found to fit right into. His mustache is the pride of his immediate vicinity. He carefully oils it with narwhals oil and hourly runs a muskrat teethed comb through it. He then carefully rubs it with a roll of coins to give it that extra rich look. He gets it shaved by a Russian/German barber who is related to the Red Baron and, after a freak accident, it effected his eyebrows, turning them into the beautiful bushy ones he has now.
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VOTE! At 13 years old, winning will be his greatest achievement yet! Chayton's fate is in your hands!!!
Total Votes: 46
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Calvin Neill9 years old. Oldest of five, 3 of whom are from Uganda. Wants to help an awesome family bring home another awesome kid from Uganda. Has vowed to not stop hula-hooping until the Waarviks raise a million dollars. Please, people, vote and donate! Neighbors are starting to REALLY wonder, and he's nearing dehydration on these 100 degree Kansas summer days. His eyes may soon be permanently crossed from the granny glasses.
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VOTE!Vote for Calvin--he really needs to come in and take a shower!
Total Votes: 125
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Heidi CraigMy name is Heidi Craig, and I am entering the faux facial hair category. I have been working on my beard for about nine years! It is a fully human hair beard and mustache. Each hair was carefully plucked and selected for its luxurious texture for a full and realistic look. My husband was very patient as I tweezed his little hairs, so he does deserve some credit for my entry. I do hope you will consider this as you make your selection in this great competition.
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VOTE!Heidi has agreed to not shave her beard all summer if she wins the competition.
Total Votes: 6
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Arwen WaarvikArwen says she likes sunshine, blueberries, and flowers. She also mentioned that she most definitely did not break the glasses... she just found them like that. She likes using her faux beard for special moments when it's best not to be recognized, like when she is told to "clean up this room" or "go to bed."
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VOTE!Vote for Arwen! Encourage her to continue trying to trick her parents every bedtime.
Total Votes: 176
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Rick & RJWhat do Dairy Queen, adoption, and rainbow sprinkles have in common? Well, BEARDS--duh! This is Rick. He is an adoptive dad to 3 and bio dad to 2, and is an engineer who also now owns a Dairy Queen to help keep food on the table for his 5 kids. On the right is R.J. He is a pretty swell guy who works at DQ. And when you are on the clock and the boss man says, "Come 'ere, I need to put sprinkles on your face," well, you do it with no questions asked.
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VOTE!Vote for Rick/RJ-- Money don't grow on trees, but now it can basically grow on beards.
Total Votes: 20
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Fallyn NeillBeware Fallyn's alter-ego, the Bearded Box of Nerds. She's only 7 but she means business with this adoption fundraiser stuff. She wants YOU to help one more orphan NOT be an orphan anymore and will POP you in the shins with her popgun if you don't vote. Vote for anyone on here, it doesn't matter who. But don't vote and--watch out!!! As soon as she's done brushing her beard. . .
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VOTE!Vote for Fallyn-- Avoid the popgun. It ain't gonna be pretty.
Total Votes: 125
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David CraigMy name is David Craig, and I live in Alaska. I've been working on this beard for about 23 years now. I think it's coming along nicely. In a couple more years, I might even have a mustache. It would go a lot faster if my wife didn't keep plucking the hairs out to make her faux beard that she pulls out for special occasions.
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VOTE!I think I have a really good shot at winning this competition. Please vote for me!
Total Votes: 50
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winner!
Jonas WaarvikJonas had been growing out his beard for several days when Mom stepped in and told him he had to shave it off. She claims he was intimidating the other toddlers. The ensuing 3 hour tantrum wasn't enough to change her mind.
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VOTE!Mom has agreed to let him grow it out if he gets at least 100 votes. Help him out!
Total Votes: 336
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Macy WaarvikMacy can't wait until she is a mother herself, but for now loves helping to take care of her younger siblings. She's planning on being the first one to hug her new brother, and made this beard to help get us to Uganda. She can't wait to love on all the littles we'll be visiting and asks her mother many times a day how much closer we are.
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VOTE!Get this little love to Uganda! Vote!
Total Votes: 133
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Gavin WaarvikIf Gavin didn't have his little brother helping, this beard would probably would have taken 10 minutes to finish. Instead, it took an hour. He can't wait to have another little brother to "help" him with Lego projects!
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VOTE!The girls outnumber the boys right now! Help even things up!
Total Votes: 48
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