No single gig is going to fix the system, but you can still help a kid get a leg up.

Have you ever wanted to grow an outrageous mustache, but were afraid your narc coworkers would disapprove, you’d look like a cheesy ’70s porn star, or that your significant other would dump you? Well, now you have a valid excuse for donning that Dr. Fuzzenstein — 826DC is hosting a mustache-growing contest/fundraiser for their free writing and tutoring programs for students ages 6 through 18. And ladies, no need to feel left out: there are weekly challenges and prizes for you as well.