COLUMBUS (WCMH)– When was the last time you saw the Columbus Blue Jackets’ David Savard without a beard?
Thanks to generous donations and the Columbus Blue Jackets‘ Twitter page, now you can.
Savard, and many other people around the nation, are working to raise money and awareness for men’s health. They are taking part in Movember, an event that lets men raise money from donors while they grow out their facial hair or take place in other events.
On his team page, Savard says that if fans helped him raise $2,000 by November 15 then he would shave his beard. As of publication of this article, fans have donated $3,505 towards his page alone and $3,645 to the Columbus Blue Jackets team.
Savard stood true to his word and shaved his beard off Thursday, with progress pictures posted for the 5th Line.
Now, an anonymous donor has agreed to match every donation up to $5,000. So, if you make a match, it counts for double the money towards Savard’s goal.
To learn more about the Movember Foundation or the causes they fight for, click here.
To donate to Savard’s fundraising page, click here.