-Votes help determine which of five
fuzzy-faced finalists will win $20,000 for himself and $5,000 for his charity-
STERLING, Ill., Aug. 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Men's grooming leader
Wahl is celebrating bearded men who combine good grooming with
goodwill. The Wahl 'Benevolent Beards'
Contest asked whiskered men from across America to submit
videos demonstrating their benevolent acts. Five finely groomed
finalists were chosen, and now public votes will help decide who
receives the Grand Prize of $20,000 for himself, and $5,000 for the charity of his choice. He'll
also be crowned the new 'Wahl Man of the Year,' a moniker that
boasts a bearded brotherhood spanning 17 years.
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"Wahl is on a mission to recognize and reward men who are
transforming the world for the better, and these five finalists are
a great representation of this," said Steven Yde, Vice President of North America
Consumer at Wahl. "Each of their causes are unique, but they all
have one thing in common, they are making a positive impact that
can change lives."
Vote for the Most 'Benevolent Beard' in America by
Sept. 9, 2024,
at https://bit.ly/BenevolentBeards.
Presenting, the Top 5 Most 'Benevolent Beards' in America (in
no order):
- Rodney Smith Jr. from
Huntsville, AL, was driving and
saw an elderly man struggling to mow his lawn, so he stopped to
help. That moment sent him on a path to mowing lawns for the
elderly and disabled in his community. Soon, parents saw what he
was doing and asked if their kids could get involved. From there,
it grew into a national organization with more than 5,000 kids
called Raising Men & Women Lawn Care Inc. Kids sign
up for the '50 Yard Challenge' to mow 50 yards for free, and if
they complete the challenge they earn a personal visit from Rodney,
who gifts them with a lawn mower and other lawn care equipment. To
date, more than 400 kids have completed the challenge.
- Jaime Shepherd from
Los Angeles, CA, lost his
18-year-old nephew Kam to gun violence in 2020. A talented football
player, cherished friend and beloved son, Kam's death rocked his
community. At Kam's memorial service, 300 young men stood together
and vowed to make a change, and Kam's mother pledged that she would
help them. That was the beginning of Smile 4 Kam. The charity
offers college scholarships, financial literacy, job search
coaching and mentorship to the youth of South Central Los
Angeles.
- Matthew Nadu from
Bradenton, FL, left Hollywood and the entertainment industry in
2021 on a search to help men find purpose and meaning in their
lives. That led him to permaculture and Echo Farms, an
organization that teaches small-scale, natural and sustainable
farming methods to millions of people and displaced families around
the world so they can provide food for themselves and their
communities. By becoming a servant leader and getting back to the
land, tackling hunger at the source, Matthew believes this will
help people grow hope from the ground up and empower them to live
more abundant and fruitful lives.
- Amos Albert from
Chicago, IL, is a U.S. Navy
veteran who was honorably discharged following an injury while on
duty. In 2019, he attended a professional basketball game
with Operation Warrior Wishes, an organization that brings
thousands of veterans to professional sporting events completely
free of charge. On this first trip, Amos saw just how beneficial
the organization was to veterans struggling with return to civilian
life. Now, Amos dedicates his time to the charity with a mission to
honor military heroes and connect veterans from the battlefields to
the ballfields.
- Joshua Buchter from
Philadelphia, PA, is a marketing
professional who has donated his expertise to organizing
fundraising events for Little Smiles, a charity with a mission
to help heal hearts and create little smiles by providing gifts and
fun activities to children impacted by serious illness, tragedy and
trauma.
About the Wahl 'Benevolent Beards' Contest
A wealth of whiskered men from across America submitted videos
of themselves either explaining or demonstrating how they support a
charity. What kind of charity? As long as it was a 501(c)(3)
organization with a goal to impact the world positively, all
charities were considered. Five finalists were chosen, and now
public votes will help decide who receives the Grand Prize
of $20,000 for himself, and a visit from Wahl's
Mobile Barbershop for a charity fundraising event. Master barbers
will offer the public FREE beard trims, and for every trim, Wahl
will donate $100 to the winner's charity — up
to $5,000. Voting is open until Sept. 9,
2024.
For more information about the Wahl 'Benevolent Beards'
Contest, or for facial hair tips and tools
visit WahlUSA.com or follow @WahlGrooming
on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
About Wahl Grooming
Celebrating its 105th anniversary, Wahl®
continues to help men look and feel their best with innovative
products manufactured to define and elevate the men's grooming
category. The company set the standard with the first-ever
practical electric hair clipper in 1919, and later strengthened its
leadership with the world's first battery-powered facial hair
trimmer. It's this continued commitment to excellence that has
solidified Wahl's place as the world's go-to brand for men's
grooming solutions. For more information,
visit WahlUSA.com.
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