Beards Of The Week

Rob-DuBois-and-Gander

And for a good cause:

Veterans Lon Hodge and Rob DuBois host workshops on conflict resolution and how to defuse stress for other vets. These seminars are especially geared for veterans with service animals—particularly veterans with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) issues. When Lon Photoshopped a picture of Rob, a Navy SEAL, right next to his dog, Gander, it caused such an Internet stir that the two friends made a pact to have a “beard-off” for each of their workshops.

The next beard-off between Rob and Gander will be held from March 1-20 to raise funds for LZ-Grace Special Forces RetreatLt Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship FoundationFreedom Service Dogs, and Warrior Dog Foundation. The winner will be announced on March 21. The loser will be shaved… and not his beard. “SEALs are crazy wild about their beards,” says Lon. “So if Rob loses, he will shave his head—not his beard. If Gander loses, he will get a buzz-cut.”

Follow the beard-off on Gander’s Facebook page.