Thanks for coming to my fundraising page! I was approached by a friend of mine at the Ulman Cancer Fund (UCF) to take part in this fundraiser and it was a no-brainer for me. The work that folks at UCF do day in, day out, to help build a support community for young adults, and their loved ones, as they battle cancer is truly remarkable. 

I've been lucky in that my family and friends have largely avoided the type of conditions that bring someone into the orbit of the UCF, and it is for that reason that I am thrilled to help out in their fall fundraising effort. I know that other people haven't been as lucky as me, and would love to do my part to assist. Admittedly I'm getting off relatively easy - all I have to do to hold up my end of the bargain is grow a beard that falls somewhere on the spectrum of mediocre to rakish. 

If you're like me and you're curious about where your money will go, please check out their website! I don't want to short change them with a short blub that won't do their work justice: http://ulmanfund.org/yoursupport/ 

I sincerely thank you for considering contributing to such a great cause! 

Sam Draper

About the Beard Off 

The Beard Off Challenge began as a bet among a group of friends who wanted to see who could grow the best beard. It grew gloriously and in just three years has “fund-razed” over $70,000 for the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults. With a great beard comes great responsibility. All Bearders are committed to raising funds and, most importantly, awareness for The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults, a non-profit dedicated to creating a community of support for young adults, and their loved ones, impacted by cancer.

About the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults

At age 19, Doug Ulman was preparing for his sophomore year at Brown University. He was a healthy, active college student and Division I soccer player. One event would change his life forever. Doug was diagnosed with Chondrosarcoma, a malignant tumor, located on a rib in his back.

The Founding of the UCF | 1997

Frustrated by the lack of resources and literature to speak to the unique needs of young adults affected by cancer, Doug and his family created The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults to fill this gap.

Helping Young Adults| 1997 – Present

Since our creation, the UCF expanded our reach to provide young adults and their families with a unique and comprehensive system of support. The UCF growth has resulted in many programs and services available across the United States.