826 Valencia's Mustache-a-Thon

Photos: Week Three

Growers: You guys... Just swell, just swell. We here at 826 Valencia apologize to those of you we doubted, initially, when we looked at you and thought "Nah, nice of you to offer but, um, never gonna happen." We were wrong, decidedly wrong. And what's most exciting of all is that each of your little furry friends seems to have developed a character all of its own. Some are outrageous: they'd get chucked out of a bar long before closing. Others are rather more demure, but with a hint, nevertheless, of something a little darker lurking underneath (and no— we are not talking burnt bagel crumbs.) We hope you are enjoying nurturing your 'stache as much as we are watching their weekly progress. Parenthood, hey— who knew? Who knew we'd feel so warm and fuzzy on the inside, while you lot get much warmer and fuzzier on the out.

This is special, guys. Really, really special.

Sponsors: these lads (and lady) are working Very Very hard on their follicles. As much as they are comforted by our emotional support ("YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME! GO 'STACHE GO!"), what they're really after is your financial support. Help! So far 3 of our plucky farmers have reached their $500 goal. Others still have a way to go. Please put your money where their mustache is. Thank you!

Simply click on your farmer's name to sponsor him or her!
826 Valencia is a 501(c)3 organization and all donations are tax deductible. For donations over $25, you'll receive the tax ID number by mail as the competition draws to a close.
THANK YOU!

Photos: Week Two

Well well well... We are staggered/bowled over/stunned by how well our farmers' mustaches are "coming in." A few of these dashing lads (and lady) might even now claim to be "sporting" a stupendous 'stache. Last night, in a cab home, 826 Valencia plied the driver (an owner of a 20-year old mustache) with questions about his pogonotrophic life. Farmers, here is the summary of the interview - as inspiration to you all.

826 Valencia: How old were you when you decided to go for the upper-lip coverage?
Cab driver: Thirty-three
826 Valencia: Any regrets?
Cab driver: None. I am proud to sport a mustache.
826 Valencia: Ever get comments about your 'stache?
Cab driver: Yes. About once a month.
826 Valencia: What sort of things do people say?
Cab driver: "Great mustache."

So remember, what starts off as something "for the kids" might end up being something for life. Really - there are several of you on whom these little fuzzy slug things look scarily good, as we're sure sponsors will agree...

Photos: Week One

In our (humble) opinion, we reckon that these here 'stache-farmers are turning out rather well. And occasionally creepy. And although we pride ourselves on our nurturing skills, we are grateful to each and everyone of you who have so far gazed, (giggled), and clicked on the website. Thanks to you, we've had donations pouring in, and we're thrilled to be well on our way to our target grand total of $10, 000. But we always knew the first week would be full of kindness and generosity, it's this second week that is crucial.

It's crucial not just for 826 Valencia, but for these, our fabulous farmers. Take pity on them, as they cultivate their bristling upper lip, as they are forced to brush aside cruel calls of "As if!" and "Never gonna happen, buddy!" with the cheerful explanation: It Is For The Kids.

In a recent study published in "Mustaches: The Exponential Effect of Charity", leading 'stache scientists maintain that the more money you can give, the more the follicles will grow, and the more they will sprout into handsome Fu-Manchus/Handlebars/Pencils.

Simply click on your farmer's name to sponsor him or her! Thank you!