Beards BeCAUSE : The founders of Beards BeCAUSE, Jared Yerg and Scott Doerr, are just a few regular guys who came up with a great idea on a Sunday afternoon and put some thoughts down on a cocktail napkin. Our idea is to have a unique, fun, and successful fundraiser while raising awareness about the issue of domestic violence and making a positive impact and contribution to the Charlotte Battered Women's Shelter. The Battered Women's Shelter was chosen to raise awareness and much needed funds for an issue that impacts all of us. The abuse of women and children is intolerable, and we are hoping that bringing the issue to light will help more women realize that they are in unhealthy relationships and give them courage to make a change, while at the same time providing much needed funds to take care of these women and their families. We felt that doing something that is a symbol of masculinity, growing a beard, in support of these women's plight had a nice dichotomy.

Kick-Off Party
October 4, 2008 at 7:30
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille

5 O'clock Shadow Party
November 8, 2008 at 7:30
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille

Grand Finale Party
December 5, 2008 at 7:30
Amos' Southend

Beards BeCAUSE Participants

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Name: Jared Yerg
Age: 31
Occupation: Beards BeCAUSE Founder & Purchasing Agent for Shaw Group
Charlotte, NC
I love playing the "fun with facial hair" game on a regular basis. And I think that every man needs to know his limitations on the ability to grow a beard. That said, doing it for such a cause was something I was jumping at the chance to do.
If someone asks me about my beard and I get to make them aware of the cause, that will make it all worth it. The difficulties that women can face in unhealthy relationships, the courage that it takes them to do something about it, to have some place safe to go, to have someone that they can talk to, to be able to get back on their feet, that is why this is all important.

Name: Scott Doerr
Age: 32
Occupation:Beards BeCAUSE Founder & Civil Engineer/Retired Chippendale Dancer
Charlotte, NC
I love to have fun, and I love to give back to the community…if I can combine the two, then life is truly rewarding. I’m pretty sure I can grow a burly beard, so those other growers better watch out! Thanks to everyone who are helping make this such a success.

*Friends who want to donate checks for Beards BeCAUSE can write the check to United Family Services and put Beards BeCAUSE in the note line on the check so we'll know how much we have raised.*

Please Mail checks to United Family Services
P. O. Box 36667
Charlotte, NC 28239
The gift is tax deductible.

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