Surprising Virginia man who has grown beard for a good cause over 5 years

DOSWELL, Va. — For almost the previous 5 years, Brian Thompson has been rising out his beard, that he named “Petunia,” so as to increase cash for Kids’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU.

These efforts are almost full as Thompson is within the midst of a “Shave It or Save It” marketing campaign the place individuals can donate and vote till Dec. 16 for one of many two choices.

Thompson stated he has been saved at nighttime about which aspect is within the lead.

CBS 6’s Cameron Thompson (no relation) interviewed him about his efforts and on the finish, made a donation to the fundraiser (however didn’t inform him which aspect he voted for). The shock is a part of the CBS 6 Month of Giving, which is made attainable with assist from our mates at Virginia Credit score Union.

You may learn extra about B. Thompson’s beard (together with what childhood reminiscence impressed the thought) right here.

If you need to vote and donate, you are able to do so right here.

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