Dave Erickson and Chad Markulics are a team, bearded, and born and raised Lehigh Valleyans. Together at BSI, they represent a number of local non-profits in the employee benefits space. As many of you in the Lehigh Valley are aware, it's been a tough year for non-profits due to funding cuts and stalled budgeting.

While Dave and Chad bring plenty of knowledge and experience in the employee benefits sector, they are not known to have any other profitable skills. That's why this November, Dave and Chad will put their money where their beards are - for now.

In addition, Dave and Chad will match the first $1,500 donated, dollar for dollar. Your donation will go a long way to help established organizations right here in your backyard. It'll also go a long way in making someone's wife not want to look at them until their facial hair grows back.

A special shoutout to Lehigh Valley Public Media's Hasanna Birdsong for donating a hot lather towel shave at The Barbershop Plus in Easton, since both Dave and Chad have forgotten how to use a razor over the last decade.

Donations will be spread evenly to the following nonprofits in our community:

- Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley

- Communities in Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania

- Lehigh Valley Public Media (PBS 39, WLVR and lehighvalleynews.com)

- Pinebrook Family Answers

We can't thank you enough for your support. Pictures and videos of the shaving will follow, so stay tuned!

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