-Votes determine which fuzzy-faced finalist wins $20,000 for himself and $5,000 for his charity-
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STERLING, Ill., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Christopher McNeilย from Kansas City, MO, is a former elementary school principal who started his program 'Books and Barbers' to provide haircuts, books, and mentorship to elementary school students within the Kansas City Public School District. His charity, the Kansas City Public School Foundation, supports educational initiatives and impact programs like 'Books and Barbers' that encourage innovation and support student enrichment. Men's grooming leader Wahl is rewarding McNeil's ability to combine good grooming with goodwill, and has chosen him as a finalist in the Wahl 'Benevolent Beards' Contest. Public votes will now decide if McNeil wins the Grand Prize of $20,000 for himself, and $5,000 for his charity. He'll also be crowned the new 'Wahl Man of the Year,' a moniker that boasts a bearded brotherhood spanning 16 years.
To vote for Christopher McNeilย as the Most 'Benevolent Beard' in America, visit https://bit.ly/WahlBenevolentBeards.
The other finalists include (in no order):
About the Wahl 'Benevolent Beards' Contest
A wealth of whiskered men from across America submitted videos of themselves either explaining or demonstrating how they support a charity. What kind of charity? As long as it was a 501(c)(3) organization with a goal to impact the world positively, all charities were considered.ย Five finalists were chosen, and now public votes will help decide who receives the Grand Prize of $20,000ย for himself, and a visit from Wahl's Mobile Barbershop for a charity fundraising event. Master barbers will offer the public FREE beard trims, and for every trim Wahl will donate $100 to the winner's charity โ up to $5,000. Voting is open until Oct. 1, 2023.
For more information about the Wahl 'Benevolent Beards' Contest, or for facial hair tips and tools visit WahlUSA.comย or follow @WahlGrooming on Instagram, TikTok andย Facebook.
About Wahl Grooming
Celebrating its 104th anniversary, Wahl continues to help men look and feel their best with innovative products manufactured to define and elevate the men's grooming category. The company set the standard with the first-ever practical electric hair clipper in 1919, and later strengthened its leadership with the world's first battery-powered facial hair trimmer. It's this continued commitment to excellence that has solidified Wahl's place as the world's go-to brand for men's grooming solutions. For more information, visit WahlUSA.com.
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