Most people in West Palm Beach know me as the guy in a suit at the courthouse. This November, they are going to see a lot more of my face, or at least a lot more hair on it. I am a headliner for No-Shave November in Palm Beach County this year, and every whisker I grow is raising money for Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope.
Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope, or CAHH, helps Palm Beach County cancer patients keep up with everyday bills while they go through treatment. No-Shave November raises money for local men in that fight. When a man has to choose between a chemo appointment and a shift at work, the rent does not stop coming due. CAHH steps in so he can focus on getting well.
If you want to be part of this, please visit my donation page. Every gift goes to CAHH. Sharing the link with friends, family, and coworkers helps just as much, and every share brings me closer to reaching my goal and passing it before fundraising closes on November 30.
No-Shave November In Palm Beach County: Why Is A Lawyer Putting Down The Razor?
This one is personal. I lost my grandmother to cancer. My wife, Jennifer, lost her mother. We both know what it looks like when a family is trying to hold everything together while someone they love is sick.
Our family is also in this one on both sides. The Palm Beach County Justice Association, the PBCJA, is the presenting sponsor of No-Shave November, and Jennifer is its president. So while I grow the beard, she is helping lead the organization behind the campaign. It has become a family project, and we are proud of it.
A beard is a small thing. It is a little itchy, a little scruffy, and sometimes a little ridiculous. But it starts conversations, and those conversations are how dollars reach men who need them right now.
Cancer Alliance Of Help & Hope: What Does CAHH Actually Do For Local Families?
Cancer treatment costs more than what shows up on a hospital bill. Patients miss work, drive back and forth to appointments, and watch household bills stack up on the kitchen counter. CAHH has served Palm Beach County cancer patients and their families since 2003, and it focuses on the non-medical costs that insurance does not cover.
Through its Direct Patient Assistance Fund, CAHH provides short-term financial aid to cancer patients in Palm Beach County for basic life necessities, including:
- Rent: Help keeping a roof overhead during treatment
- Utilities: Support with the basic services that keep a household running
- Food: Assistance for households stretched thin during treatment
- Transportation: Help with the cost of getting where patients need to go
- Pet care: Support so patients can keep caring for their animals
- Insurance: Help with insurance costs
CAHH pays these bills directly to the creditor, so the help goes exactly where it is needed. The organization also offers patient navigation, care baskets for newly diagnosed patients, and other support. Over the coming weeks, I will share more about what this help means for men in active treatment here in Palm Beach County.
How No-Shave November In Palm Beach County Works: What Happens Between Now And November 30?
The idea is simple. Participants stop shaving for the month, collect donations from friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors, and let the beard do the talking. The campaign has been raising money for men with cancer in our county for years. Fundraising runs through November 30, and the campaign closes out the next day with a live shave-off on December 1 that brings the whole community together.
Here is what my month looks like:
- October 27: The campaign launches with a photo of my son and me, beard already started, and my donation page goes live across our website and social channels
- Every week in November: I post a beard progress photo on November 2, 9, 16, and 23 so you can watch the growth, good and bad
- Thanksgiving week: We make a final push to grow the total before fundraising closes
- November 30: Fundraising closes
- December 1: The live shave-off, when the razor finally comes back out
Follow along on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. The link in our bio on every platform will point straight to my donation page through November 30, so it is easy to give from your phone in under a minute.
Donate To No-Shave November: What Are The Easiest Ways To Help This Month?
You do not need to grow a beard to make a difference. In fact, some of the most important people in this campaign will never skip a shave. Here are a few ways to get involved:
- Give directly: Visit my donation page and make a gift of any size
- Share the link: Send my donation page to friends, family, and coworkers who care about cancer support
- Talk about it: When someone asks about my beard, point them to the donation page
- Repost the progress: Share our weekly beard photos with the donation link so more people can give
Small gifts add up fast. A donation the price of a lunch on Clematis Street can go toward a utility bill, a grocery run, or a ride to treatment for a neighbor who needs it.
Supporting Men In Cancer Treatment Across Palm Beach County: Who Does This Campaign Reach?
Cancer does not care where you live or what you do for a living. The men CAHH helps are our neighbors from Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens down to Boynton Beach and Boca Raton, and out west through Wellington and Belle Glade. They are dads, sons, coworkers, and friends.
Many of them are driving I-95 or Southern Boulevard several times a week for treatment. Some have had to step away from work entirely. When the paycheck slows down, the stress at home can feel just as heavy as the diagnosis. No-Shave November in Palm Beach County keeps those dollars local, so the help reaches families who live right here.
That local focus is a big reason I said yes. I work in this community every day, and this is a way to give something back that goes straight to the people who need it most.
Following BD Law Grows A Beard: What Can You Expect From This Series?
This post is the first in a short series running through the end of November. Over the next few weeks, I will share more about how Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope supports men in treatment, why non-medical bills matter so much during a cancer fight, and how close we are getting to the finish line.
You will also get the weekly beard photos. I make no promises about how they will look. I only promise to keep posting them, scruff and all, until November 30.
Every post in this series stays focused on two things: the charity and the beard. That is the whole point.
No-Shave November FAQ
What Is No-Shave November In Palm Beach County?
No-Shave November in Palm Beach County is a month-long fundraiser where participants stop shaving and collect donations for Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope. The money helps local men with cancer cover everyday bills during treatment.
What Does Cancer Alliance Of Help & Hope Pay For?
CAHH helps Palm Beach County cancer patients with non-medical costs such as rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, and insurance. It pays these bills directly to the creditor.
How Do I Donate To BD Law Grows A Beard?
Visit my donation page or use the link in our bio on any of our social platforms. The page stays open through November 30.
Does My Donation Stay In Palm Beach County?
Yes. CAHH is a Palm Beach County nonprofit, and No-Shave November in Palm Beach County raises money to support local men in cancer treatment.
Help Us Make No-Shave November In Palm Beach County Count For Local Families
I will be growing this beard through November, but the real work happens when people decide to give. Every donation helps a man in treatment keep his home running while he focuses on his health. That is something Jennifer and I wish more families had during the hardest stretch of their lives.
Please give through my donation page and share the link with someone who cares about this cause. Every gift and every share helps me reach my goal and push past it before fundraising closes on November 30. Thank you for helping us support Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope this November.
Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. BD Law Criminal Defense does not receive or handle any donations. All gifts go directly to Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope through its fundraising platform. CAHH sets its own eligibility rules and decides how assistance is given. For questions about tax deductibility, contact CAHH or your tax advisor.