Stache for cash explained

Stache for cash is a method for raising funds by growing a mustache and seeking out pledges for a specific charitable cause.^{[1] [2]}

Standard process

1. Participants are notified in advance to secure participation and begin growing mustache
2. Some form of marketing materials—generally T-shirts or Campaign buttons—are made to distribute before the fundraiser begins.
   1. The fundraiser lasts for 1 month Participants wear the campaign button and the mustache, and whenever asked about the button and 'stache, a conversation is started about the cause and participant asks the observer for a small donation

Competition

A competition is generally held for multiple prizes.^[3] A photo contest is held for the best beard, the biggest beard, and the best attempt at a beard. Award Certificates are then issued to the winners.

A prize is also sometimes awarded for the participant that raises the most money for the cause.

Notes and References

1. Stache for Cash in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution http://www.ajc.com/services/content/printedition/2008/12/10/mustache.html
2. http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Stories/Community/Community-happenings/Story~388502.aspx Realtors doing a Stache for Cash fundraiser
3. http://www.surfermag.com/features/cash-for-stache/ Cash prize given for best mustache