As many of you know I am a die-hard Pittsburgh Penguins fan and this year I will be participating in the long standing tradition of the Playoff Beard to support my favorite team and my favorite charity – Fresh Start Surgical Gifts.

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts provides free reconstructive surgery to disadvantaged infants, children and teens with physical deformities caused by birth defects, accidents, abuse or disease.

I am committed to laying off the razor and will not shave until the Penguins are dismissed from the playoffs in order to create awareness and raise funds to give a child in need a fresh start at life.

Thank you for supporting my Beard-A-Thon and please check back each week for an updated photo!