Final BFM Update: Beyond the Money of Movember

When I got involved with Bloggers for Movember in 2012, I participated for a few reasons.

•  Le Clown asked me, and you don’t tell him no. Unless you like flaming clown poop on your doorstep.
•  I love facial hair much more than the average person. I’d take a bearded throw blanket any day.
•  It was a great way to get involved with the blogging community and a charitable cause all at the same time.

I slept well every night of Movember 2012 knowing that I had done my part as an upstanding citizen of both the non virtual and virtual worlds of which I was a part. However, this year Bloggers for Movember means much more to me on an intimate level.  This year, Movember has sunk into me… deep. BFM isn’t just something I am proud to put my name on. It has made me tap into my appreciation for the men I love, the men I like, and even the ones that I don’t.

Bloggers for Movember Grand Finale

Hello Mo peeps and Flysters! Happy Thursday to you all. Are your upper lips all itchy and unkempt yet? Do you look more like Tom Selleck or John Waters? Either way, you only have a little bit longer to keep your new facial friend. We only have TEN days left of Movember, and this means it is crunch time.

As I am writing this post, our Bloggers for Movember team is at $277 in donations. Now, that’s a nice wad of cash, but we can do better. Seriously. Last year’s BFM campaign raised over $2,000! Can we try to match or beat that goal in the next ten days? You tell me. Or better yet, show me. It’s in your best interest…

Grand Prize Auction

Official 25toFly BFM Contest

Bloggers for Movember 2013 has been flying by, and with a little less than two weeks left of Movember, we still have surprises in store. This week especially. I’m not one to let all of the cats out of the bag at once, unless they are going into my house for cuddles, but today I am announcing one more contest held by the long john queen herself.

Me.

I’m so honored to host the 2013 BFM movement, so naturally I am stoked to offer up some goodies to the supporters.

The Scoop:

Bloggers for Movember Gets Help From Dollar Shave Club

Hi all you Mo Bros and Mo Sistas. I’d like to say I am proud of all of you Flysters for getting involved with the campaign this year. I’ve gotten a flood of messages, post links, tweets, retweets, contest ideas, and mustache rides glorious mustache photos this week. Keep it up and keep it growin’!

I’ve been looking forward to posting this update all week as well. Why, you ask? To get you acquainted with our latest Bloggers for Movember supporters, Dollar Shave Club. Before you get to the juicy details,  watch this piece of viral video gold straight from the company itself, so you can understand how badass these people are.

Chances are, you are one of the 12 million something people who have viewed this commercial before. I know I had seen it before (and adored it) when a representative of DSC contacted me about a collaborative effort for Movember. That’s right, DSC wants to help the Bloggers for Movember team blow up our donations page. In a good way.

The Scoop:

For every BFM supporter who registers with the Dollar Shave Club, the company will donate $10 to our official Movember page. You don’t have to be registered as a team member on the BFM page, nor do you have to donate directly to the team to take advantage of this opportunity to help. Registration with the Dollar Shave Club using a special code is your contribution! It’s kind of like donating one dollar that magically grows into a big, fat ten. Actually, it’s exactly like that. Plus, you won’t have to worry about forgetting your razors at the store come the beginning of December. Just don’t start lathering yet!

Instructions for registering with Dollar Shave Club for Bloggers for Movember:

1. Go to www.dollarshaveclub.com

2. Click register, select your razors, and enter your information

3. Enter the pro-MO code MOVEMBER081 before you check out and complete your order

The unique pro-MO code makes sure the $10 goes specifically to the BFM team.

4. Walk around knowing how philanthropic you are.

I totally ordered a months worth of razors myself. Not for me, I don’t grow hair except for my beautiful, natural red mane. Duh. I need them to shave Jack’s back. So there you have it. Yet another way (see other contests below) to support Bloggers for Movember. You even get something outstanding and useful in return, so I don’t want to  hear any excuses. Mo on! 

Sips of Jen and Tonic gives away specialized notepads for BFM supporters

Brother Jon shares BI13 Swag with BFM writers

More contests next week from yours truly and others!

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Who Doesn’t Like Giveaways?

The correct answer is no one.

Yesterday many of you out there helped Blogger Interactive reach over 100 likes on our Facebook page, which means you earn a standing ovation and loving smack on the bum. It also means that this is the perfect time to give back to those of you who are devoutly supporting this event! I have been teasing about some very special goodies for a week or so now, and it is finally time to reveal what’s going on. The 25toFly official BI sharing contest!

How to Qualify

1. Like Blogger Interactive on Facebook or follow us on our blog or Twitter @bloginteractive (if you already have done this, you can qualify by referring a friend!)

2. Write a unique and clever blog post of your own about a time you met up with another blogger, a special blogging connection you made, what you would like to see of the event in the future, or simply anything in relation to the event and link to our spiffy site (http://bloggerinteractive.com)

3. Tally the MOST shares on social media. You can share the site link, a specific BI update post, our new store link, our logo, or anything related to the event! (NOTE: social media includes Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest but be sure to use the hashtag #bloggerinteractive on relevant platforms)

What You Will Win

1. All of the people who like our Facebook page, or follow our blog page or Twitter handle will be entered into a drawing to win one item from our new BI swag store! I will pick one winner.

I want your pen on me.

2. Out of the unique posts devoted to Blogger Interactive, I will choose the best submission. This person will win a 30-day free ad space on The Indie Chicks (one of BI’s fantastic sponsors) website! It will look something like this:

Fame is yours!

3. This is the big one! The person who tallies the MOST shares of this post and/or Blogger Interactive related content will win a spot as one of our official sponsors, introduction as such on our page, and a specialized Sponsor T-shirt!

Prestigious indeed.

This contest will run for two weeks. That means the contest will end on August 21st at 12:00 noon (Eastern). So get to sharing Flysters! Please be sure to keep track of your likes, follows, and shares. At the end of the contest, please be sure to come back to this post and leave a comment with your tallies so that I can check them! Don’t forget to RSVP to the event while you’re at it.

Most importantly, thanks for making this possible. BI and I love you and that means that you win the internet.

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