Erie Shores Health Foundation (ESHF) is excited to share that the ‘Stache Campaign is back for 2025. With the campaign, ESHF is rallying men across Essex County to rock their facial hair to raise funds in support of enhanced cancer care at Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC).
Building on the success of last year’s campaign, which raised $32,237.60 toward bringing Urology services back to the region, the 2025 ‘Stache Campaign shifts its focus to enhancing cancer services through Erie Shores HealthCare’s oncology suite which delivers chemotherapy treatment to cancer patients in the county.
This year’s fundraising will directly support cancer care at ESHC, creating greater comfort and increased treatment for local patients.
“Together, this community has accomplished so much in recent years,” said Penny Bellhouse, Executive Director of Erie Shores Health Foundation. “Now we’re looking ahead, ensuring that the care available at Erie Shores HealthCare continues to meet the needs of families for generations to come. Support for this campaign brings comfort and lifesaving treatment closer to the people who need it most.”
About the 2025 ‘Stache Campaign
The ‘Stache Campaign is a primarily digital and social media-driven initiative. Throughout the month and into December, men from across Essex County participate by:
• Creating their own fundraising page through the ‘Stache Campaign website
• Sharing their personalized fundraising pages with friends, family, and colleagues to raise pledges
• Uploading photos to track their “’stache progress”
The website updates in real-time to show ‘stache progress and the collective impact of the community.
Participants can join the campaign, pledge someone already participating or make a general donation to the campaign by visiting the campaign page and navigating the simple buttons provided.
How to Get Involved
Residents across Essex County are invited to:
• Rock a ‘stache and raise pledges
• Pledge a participant you want to support or make a general donation to the campaign
• Share the campaign to amplify local impact
To join or donate, visit: https://eshcfoundation.akaraisin.com/ui/stachecampaign2025