Moustache Growing Fundraising: A group of over 40 University of Georgia veterinary students all grew mustaches to raise money for the Wildlife Treatment Crew, a student volunteer organization that assists wounded animals. Each participant was sponsored individually.

Head Shaving Fundraising:  Several volunteers in Erwin, North Carolina agreed to have their heads shaved as a statement of solidarity to raise money for the National Childhood Cancer Foundation.  Because treatment typically given to cancer patients causes their hair to fall out, the group recruited volunteers to shave their heads publicly in return for pledges of financial support. Money was raised by collecting sponsors for each "shavee".  

Goatee Growing Fundraising: Officers from the Milford, Massachusetts Police Department conducted a "Goatee for Givers" campaign to benefit the needs of a severely challenged child who had endured numerous medical setbacks. Each officer was charged with raising at least $100. They agreed to be publicly shaved on the front steps of the police station if they came up short.

Haircut Fundraising: A barber shop in York, Pennsylvania held a six-hour Cut-A-Thon to help pay the medical bills of a seriously ill child.

We have included a number of do-it-yourself fundraising ideas in this section such as Head & Face that offer a break from traditional product sales.  They were developed by groups just like yours in an attempt have a little fun with their fundraiser. Some of them are tried and true while others show a lot of creativity ... and even wackiness in some cases.  All of them are obviously not appropriate for every group, but sometimes, with only a little modification, your might find some fund raising ideas that are perfect for your group. If you have an idea for a do-it-yourself fund raiser you are willing to share with others, please send it to us via email at . Include anything and everything you would want to know if you were hearing the idea for the first time.