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Top Giving: New York Growers

Welcome to the NY Mustaches for Kids giving page. From November 13th through December 13th, brave Growers will be sprouting totally sweet Mustaches to benefit NYC public school students. We and our Mustaches appreciate your support. If you're especially curious about NYC Mustache happenings, visit http://www.m4kny.org to see our event schedule, join our email list, and check out lots of pictures of dudes w 'staches.

Scroll down to find the name of the Grower whose Mustache you'd like to sponsor. If you don't have a specific person in mind, click on the "New York- General Donations" link.

New York Growers Donated Donors Most Recent Donation
Dictionaries for the Classroom $35 2 on Jan 22
Vanessa from
New York, NY
"I loved Greek mythology in school and hope your students enjoy the same! "
Jeff Jeff "The Pirate" Mathews
$1,495 19
on Dec 8 09
Ben
"I gave to this project because I'd like to help kids that are in the classroom. "
Mustachioed Charity $428 13
on Dec 1 09
Anne
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Literature & Writing education."
Brian's Crumbcatcher for Kids $46 2
on Nov 24 09
Brian "Crumbcatcher for Kids" from
New York, NY
"I gave to this project because literacy is so so so important. If you can read and understand the information in the world around you, no one will be able to take advantage of you or keep you down. Learn to read, and think for yourself and you can be whatever you want in life."
The Option To Do Nothing, Is Not An Option! $680 6
on Feb 15 09
Anna Maria
"I gave to this project because...I love to read and it would be a shame if students cannot read because they do not have the books."
Todd Todd "Vaclav" Florio 2008
$3,876 65
on Jan 25 09
Todd from
New York, NY
"Art is smart. Go art!"
John Roberts $791 6
on Dec 10 08
Mustaches for kids NYC from
Brooklyn, NY
"Nick Leavens donated $350 for the cause!"
Cash for Stache Brigade Cash for Stache Brigade
$9,285 37
on Jan 13 09
Oliver from
Brooklyn, NY
"Good luck with this year's basketball season!"
Joel Joel "Steel Brush" Tompkins
Sweetest 'Stache Winner 2007
$3,527 25
on Dec 22 08
Miles Rohan from
Brooklyn, NY
"I gave to this project because...I think this will empower kids and encourage efforts. "
Oliver Oliver "Little Havana" Hurst-Hiller
The police are calling it a 'shaving accident'
$2,671 33
on Jan 12 09
Oliver from
Brooklyn, NY
"Have fun with your new footballs and basketballs!"
David David "Snotty Stache" Rothauser
$530 17
on Jan 10 09
Roseann
"I gave to this project because I wanted to support the NYC schools and its children. you're our future leaders!"
Ken Ken "Munson" Gordon
$370 5
on Dec 16 08
Sam
"I gave to this project because...Ken Gordon brought me to you– he is growing a mustache for charity. Go Mrs. C's classroom, go! "
Josh Cotton Josh Cotton "DeMarco"
$500 11
on Dec 27 08
Timothy
"Reading is good. Kids continue to read after they leave the classroom. Give them something they'll like, and make reading and mental engagement a lifelong habit!!"
Pete And Jon Pete And Jon "Mustache Messiahs"
www.DynamicSportsPT.com
$595 12
on Dec 31 08
Gwynne
"I gave to this project because it sounds like a terrific idea to find an exciting way to communicate and to explore your communities."
Chris Dingman's 'stache Chris Dingman's 'stache
$1,425 25
on Dec 18 08
j from
ny, NY
"I gave to this project because of the story chris dingman told me about how he got to be a musician playing vibes -- through his public school program. yep. "
Mitch 'Murstache' Goldman Mitch 'Murstache' Goldman
$1,388 32
on Dec 23 08
Sue & Mike from
Plano, TX
"I gave to this project to support Mitch in his desire to help childrenl have the opportunity to reach their potential."
Ned Shalanski Ned Shalanski
$250 8
on Dec 11 08
Jordan
"History and Geography are important skills for everyone, and Miss D deserves all the help in the world!"
Tim "The Mustache" Favorite $120 3
on Dec 27 08
Timothy
"I started reading the news daily while in high school. The knowledge I gained by being aware of events of the time has dramatically helped me in my career, as it gives me a strong sense of current and recent history, and why things today are happening the way that they are."
The Digital Stache! $824 16
on Dec 26 08
Kristina Milne from
New York, NY
"I gave to this project because... I am a first grade special ed teacher, at a well-funded school in Manhattan, and I want to help other teachers and kids have the same opportunities I'm able to give my students!"
Nick "El Mustachio" Daniello $1,286 20
on Dec 26 08
Hampson Family from
Exeter, NH
"I gave to this project because we love children and thought this was really important (plus Nick's mustache was super cool)! "
Mike Mike "Goulet" Green
$842 12
on Dec 23 08
Sarah
"I gave to this project because... every child should have the opportunity to get an education. What a wonderful charity!"
Matt "El Capitan" Perreault $150 4
on Dec 12 08
Mark
"Science is the foundation that all students need to know."
Henry Bristow's Landmark Mustache Henry Bristow's Landmark Mustache
$471 14
on Dec 21 08
Mitchell from
Brooklyn, NY
"In memory of a fine mustache"
Cesar 'Maximus' Bocanegra Cesar 'Maximus' Bocanegra
$2,873 50
on Dec 16 08
Leslie
"I gave to this project because I think Cesar's 'stache is pretty sweet. And as a kid I loved art projects!"
Dan "Sophomore Effort" Hewins $356 13
on Dec 16 08
Michael
"I gave to this project because I love pianos even more than moustaches."
Mateo "Cuauhtemoc" Jaramillo $1,230 15
on Dec 16 08
Gloria from
Elk Grove, CA
"I gave to this project because... There are important thoughts and dreams that these children have to share with the world. The better they learn, the more likely they will be able to communicate those thoughts and achieve those dreams."
Gavin "big time" Steinberg $1,130 26
on Dec 11 08
david
"I gave to this project because, I know all of you will grow up and do great things for the world"
R-Hump's Super Sweet 'Stache R-Hump's Super Sweet 'Stache
$900 18
on Dec 18 08
Mike del Rosario
"I gave to this project because...everyone should have all the opportunities available to strive for their dreams. "
Justin "That's what my mustache looks like?" Steinberg $1,426 25
on Dec 15 08
Jim Steinberg
"I gave to this project because...having worked on hurricane relief projects in Louisiana I know how much this means."
Matt 'Ol Rusty' Snyder Matt 'Ol Rusty' Snyder
$287 4
on Dec 18 08
Jennifer E
"I gave to this project because...i think all children should be given the proper tools necessary to grow up to be intelligent, capable adults"
Globalistas $40 2
on Dec 18 08
A donor
"I gave to this project because I am 35 years old, and I just started traveling the world for my job. There's so much for us to learn about other cultures, which teaches us about ourselves. is that we're more alike than we are the same. Reach for the stars, kids. No matter what anyone tells you k"
Jeff (One-Half, Twin-Stache) DelViscio Jeff (One-Half, Twin-Stache) DelViscio
$791 13
on Dec 18 08
Lillie
"I gave to this project because... science and reading are the best."
Sponsor My Mustache Sponsor My Mustache
$949 25
on Dec 17 08
Patty
"I gave to this project because I like to keep art programs in the schools"
Chris Chris "L'il Muzz Muzz" Peterson
$785 5
on Dec 1 08
Shane
"I gave to this project because I believe in giving students a chance to express themselves."
Remy's Stache Parade $1,315 16
on Dec 14 08
Matthew
"I gave to this project because...Remy Knows"
Charlie Charlie "StacheHeap" Hess
$419 11
on Dec 17 08
Jeff
"I gave to this project because...Charlie believes in it and has the stache to prove it!"
Martin "Nordic Splendor" Olson $477 14
on Dec 10 08
Hannah
"I gave to this project because books were such and enormous influence in my young life, and i think it is important that children have a chance to explore how reading can enrich their life."
Ian 'Mustavage' Savage
Ian 'Mustavage' Savage
$1,644 26
on Dec 16 08
Stuckey
"I gave to this project because...Ian Savage grew a moustache and my wife's a photographer. "
Pedro "Martinez 45" Romaniuk $998 18
on Dec 11 08
Jim
"I gave to this project to support a great cause and a committed colleague."
Stu Stu "Mgmt." Weiner
$726 13
on Dec 14 08
Jennifer
"I gave to this project because... everyone should have a chance to express him/herself creatively. Have a lovely and musically fruitful 2009! Love, a former high school teacher. "
Carl Carl "The Sundance Kid" Collins
$210 7
on Dec 15 08
Rick
"I gave to this project because Carl Collins' mustache asked me to."
The N $890 10
on Dec 15 08
Tyler from
Spokane, WA
"I gave to this project because you have some wonderful friends in the The Mustachioed Barbershop Quartet of The N. Keep the inspiration and mustaches alive."
Mustache Jimmy Charity Page Mustache Jimmy Charity Page
$640 9
on Dec 12 08
David
"I gave to this project because all you kids deserve it."
PEDRO PEDRO "BEARCAT" DELGADO
$1,429 17
on Dec 15 08
ornette
"I gave to this project because anything to take your school day out of the ordinary and make science (a valuable subject) more fun and relevant is worth supporting."
A Mustache Grows in Brooklyn A Mustache Grows in Brooklyn
$1,761 31
on Dec 13 08
A donor
"Some mustaches are born, others are grown, Mark Bernal's mustache will live in the hearts of men and women forever!"
'Stache Licata 'Stache Licata
$250 11
on Dec 14 08
Brian
"The money was worth it to see Mr Licata look like that"
Mania Mania
$240 7
on Dec 15 08
A donor
"I gave to your project because I know how important music is. It is a way to develop the heart, the soul, and the mind. It brings joy the the maker and the listener. "
Rob T's Mustache Rob T's Mustache
$90 3
on Dec 15 08
Robert from
brooklyn, NY
"the mustache provides "
Dan "Last Stache Standing" Granke $180 3
Help Kids, Give Poetry: Grow Justin's 'Stache $5,633 83
on Dec 14 08
Shirley Ave. Roommates Forever
"Imagination is to success as water is to life!"
Chris Chris "Milk Mustache" Michael
$1,720 47
on Dec 13 08
Davis
"I gave to this project because...I procrastinated too long to help out the Lawrence kiddos..."
The 'Stache That Keeps On Giving $385 9
on Dec 13 08
Elaine
"I gave to this project because...I believe in you!!"
George "Calle Ocho" Boorujy $1,434 28
on Dec 12 08
Marc
"I gave to this project because... everyone deserves to make art!"
Sean Sean "Il Mustachio" Lemoine
$131 5
on Dec 9 08
Phuong
"I gave to this project because kids should develop their inner talent for performance art young and unabashed."
Andrew Andrew "Patchy" Smith
$750 11
on Dec 13 08
Theresa
"I gave to this project because my son tells me you are a special group"
Pete Pete "Professor Stache" Durning
$631 8
on Dec 13 08
Krista & Matt from
Oakland, CA
"I gave to this project because...Science is Awesome!"
Nick Nick "the Bubba" Slijepcevic
$566 12
on Dec 13 08
Bethany, Nick & Chloe from
Newark, NJ
"We wanted to help provide these students with opportunities to learn through, and with, technology. As the proposal states, it will benefit them very much in their future education and career endeavors. "
VladiStache Bernard VladiStache Bernard
$35 3
Todd "Stacherick" Trosclair, Jr. $1,116 11
on Dec 13 08
A donor
"I gave to this project because art is a very important part of education. "
Alan "Stachatolla Khomeini" Best $1,498 20
on Dec 12 08
Dana from
Brooklyn, NY
"I gave to this project because in grade school I had to decorate my classroom calender with about 6 nubby crayons, it looked horrible and I was embarrassed. If only I had the proper supplies!!!"
Alan 'Inigo Montoya' McGee Alan 'Inigo Montoya' McGee
$1,239 14
on Dec 13 08
Cesar from
Sylmar, CA
"I gave to this project because I believe in Chemistry :-)"
Steven "The Stache" Feld $1,089 14
on Dec 10 08
Megan from
Scarsdale, NY
"I gave to this project because my children enjoy similar projects at their schools and learn alot from them!"
Alex "Crumbbum" Reventlow $312 7
on Dec 10 08
Megan from
Scarsdale, NY
"I gave to this project because my children enjoy similar projects at their schools and learn alot from them!"
Zachary "The-Most-Must" Levy $570 15
on Dec 13 08
Katia
"I gave to this project because song is the most powerful and international way of communication and kids do need to be able to realize that, through their songwriting, borders are not a limit. "
Stachtastic Pete Stachtastic Pete
$170 6
on Dec 13 08
Charles
"SCHOOOOOOOOOOOL!"
Mandel-stache!
http://www.m4kny.org/profile.cfm?id=407
$905 51
on Dec 12 08
Emily
"I gave to this project, because I think each one of you deserve the very best tools to help you learn, grow, and have fun in your classroom!"
IanGrowsAMustache $26 1
on Dec 12 08
Ian
"Go Do Good In The World!!"
Zach Zach "T. Boone" Walker
$821 3
on Dec 12 08
David from
New York, NY
"I gave to this project because...I remember how difficult it is to learn when there weren't enough supplies or equipment. "
myg3000 $166 5
on Dec 12 08
Nancy
"Write, write, write & rewrite, rewrite,! show your friends & family."
Driscoll grows a mustache for the children $170 5
on Dec 10 08
Paul from
New York, NY
"I gave to this project because... I respect Paul's mustache, and I like helping children"
Team HUGE Mustache Team HUGE Mustache
$365 6
on Dec 1 08
Emily from
New York, NY
"I gave to this project because... I love photography. It's one of the ways I take time to really "see" the world. And you can keep the memories forever!"
Dominic's Ultimate Mustache Giving Page $160 8
on Dec 12 08
Eric
"I gave to this project because...my friend grew a dirty dirty mustache"
Joe "El Bigote" Rogers $165 4
on Dec 12 08
Lawrence
"I gave to this project because... My friend Joe Rogers grew his moustache!"
Mitsu's Mustache $373 5
on Nov 24 08
Susan from
New York, NY
"Enjoy your art show -- It's so important to share your creativity!"
David "50 Yard Stache" Woolf $566 14
on Dec 12 08
David from
Brooklyn, NY
"I gave to this project because I think that every student ought to have these eessentials, and if I can make even the smallest difference in making sure that happens, then that is a good thing."
Dave Dave "the whisker sensation" Puketza
$233 5
on Dec 11 08
Tony Grant from
San Francisco, CA
"You guys sound great! I'm thrilled to help you get the equipment you need to do some fascinating projects."
Chester's "Not just for looking good anymore" Donor Page $559 14
on Dec 7 08
Allison from
chester.dean@gmail.com,
"I gave to this project because... science is important"
Charles 'Tiny Dancer' Best Charles 'Tiny Dancer' Best
$250 4
on Dec 8 08
Husani K. Barnwell
"Let's put the magic back in that carpet ... and i'm not talking about black magic."
Anson 'Little Mustache That Could' Call Anson 'Little Mustache That Could' Call
$1,354 14
on Dec 3 08
AREA Kids Brooklyn from
brooklyn, NY
"I gave to this project because...Anson is a hot tamale with his mustache! "
Brad "Lejerius" Bennett $40 1
on Dec 8 08
Katie Hunt-Morr
"I've stopped shaving in solidarity. GO stache! "
Mustachio'ed Mr. H! Mustachio'ed Mr. H!
$514 16
on Dec 8 08
Brad
"I gave to this project because... who can deny giving money to a strange mustached man wearing aviators? Not this guy."
Matt Matt "St.(Eu)Stache" Kirsch
$617 16
on Dec 7 08
Todd from
New York, NY
"Matt's participation in this year's Mustaches for Kids fundraiser was actually what gave me the push I needed to participate, so I've got to support his 'stache! Also, this project looks great and time was running out. I hope it gets fully funded!!! Good luck, Todd "Vaclav" Florio, New York M4K Grower"
The Ewok Stache $165 8
on Dec 7 08
Joshua
"I gave to this project because... photography is brilliant fun, a great way to meet people different from ourselves and it's cool to have all the memories. "
GlennEsqsHairyFace $125 3
on Nov 20 08
Candice from
San Francisco, CA
"I gave to this project because this is such an important skill for kids & because Glenn rocks for growing a stache!"
Nathan Only Shaving For the Kids Wilson $210 7
on Dec 5 08
Loren & Dawn
"I gave to this project because reading has opened so many doors for me and reading to my kids was one of the greatest joys of parenting! In particular the book " A Wrinkle in Time" was one of my favorites!"
Zeph Courtney Zeph Courtney
$110 6
on Dec 4 08
Thea from
Brooklyn, NY
"I gave to this project because...I'm a teacher and know how hard is to build a classroom library. Also, Zeph is growing a sweet mustache!"
david david "the Cossack" stahl
$100 4
on Dec 4 08
olaf
"I gave to this project because...I am German and I am in love with Dave's mustache. He looks a little bit like Freddy Mercury. or Luigi from Super Mario Brothers"
Josh "MALTstache" Schaffner $31 3
on Dec 3 08
Soad
"I gave to this project because... I wanted to support a co-worker of mine, who is growing a funny looking mustache! The money also goes to a great cause!"
Eric Sebastian Silvestri Eric Sebastian Silvestri
$157 7
on Dec 2 08
sridhar
"go kids and mustaches"
Mr. Mr. "It's A Me" Parrilli
$50 3
on Dec 3 08
Adam
"I gave to this project because...education is the foundation for which any person flourishes and gains a deeper knowledge of self."
Mustache for Books Mustache for Books
$197 11
on Dec 2 08
Bill
"I gave to this project because I love reading books, want kids to get hooked on reading, and love the idea of Erik with a mustache!"
Mustachio Mr. M Mustachio Mr. M
$191 2
on Dec 2 08
Emanuel from
Morganville, NJ
"I gave to this project because reading is fun and has lasting positive effects on all individuals."
Eliastach Eliastach
$60 4
on Dec 2 08
youroussia
"I gave to this project because I want you to make it, to be sitting on governor boards, in think tanks. I want you to be making and reporting news. I want you to write books, shape your contry's ideas and imagination. I want you to teach all you learned to others in your communities, families, universites. "
John's Fantastic voyage in follicals John's Fantastic voyage in follicals
$90 5
on Nov 24 08
Estee from
Brooklyn, NY
"I gave to this project because...you guys have a desire to learn and that is something that should be nutured and encouraged. good luck to you!"
Crustache Cohen $180 6
on Dec 1 08
Cathy
"I gave to this project because... it's important to support kids in getting the education they deserve. I feel honored to be part of this wonderful project."
Sean "Larry Bird Stache" Josephs $123 3
on Dec 1 08
Colman
"I gave to this project because...I'm a writer and we need all the readers out there we can get!"
Brian 'trashstash' Ries Brian 'trashstash' Ries
$256 8
on Nov 27 08
Phil Cranford
"I gave to this project because...music is great!"
Matthew Abate's Giving Page $229 2
Jonathan 'Mr Tickles' Jonathan 'Mr Tickles'
$60 3
on Nov 17 08
Jonathan from
New York, NY
"I gave to this project because the honoree is a big fan of women's sports."
Jeff 'The more you give the more I grow' Howard Jeff 'The more you give the more I grow' Howard
$40 3
on Nov 18 08
Lauren from
Lynnfield, MA
"I gave to this project because... I wanted to see Cesar and Jeff grow some sketchy mustaches! :)"
Andrew Never Grown a 'Stache Before Protain $10 1
on Nov 17 08
Elaine Perez from
Jackson Heights, NY
"I gave to this project because...I want to support Mustache for Kids and Public Schools. You can do it guys!!"
Kenny "Stache-a-saurus-rex" Olmeda $20 1
on Nov 14 08
Omar
"I gave to this project because...i really enjoyed painting while i was a child. Its the one thing i felt i had total control over. No teacher needed to help me express how the world looked to me then."
New York - General Donations $0 0
David 'Flavr-Savr' Crane David 'Flavr-Savr' Crane
$0 0
Mustachioed Joe Williams $0 0
Boris 'The Konqueror' Kerzner $0 0
Frankie 'How Long' Cheung $0 0
Faran...Grow Mustache Grow....Nadir $0 0
Faran...Grow Mustache Grow....Nadir $0 0
Tom...Happy Mustache...Ferri $0 0
Roger..Fu Manchu mustache..Carrion $0 0
Brenner Grows One $0 0
Eric Eric "The Legend" Martin
$0 0
Brian 'The Mustagapio' Reed $0 0
Warren's Rockin' 'Stache $0 0
Cumhur Hatipoglu $0 0
Aaron $0 0
Rene "El Platanito" Muslin $0 0
Keith "The Fertile Crescent" Robinson $0 0
Nick Nick "Bubba" Slijepcevic
$0 0
Dorsey Dorsey "Catfish" Shaw
$0 0
Mike MuSquashic $0 0
Music Music Music $0 0
Mustache for Cash $0 0
The Sunstache $0 0
Technodrome
Dimension X 'Stache
$0 0
Matt "sam elliot" Greco $0 0
title $0 0
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