November has come to a close and another year of No Shave November has concluded. Originally intended to raise awareness and money for a variety of causes, the month-long annual event has many participants at West. Those participating are encouraged to donate their funds, otherwise used for shaving, and promote cancer awareness and prevention.

“I’m usually happy to participate in No Shave November because I hate shaving, and this gives me the perfect opportunity to grow my hair out. The bonus is that participating also raises awareness for a lot of causes, so the overall impact can really help people out,” senior Brendan Young said.

Some of West’s own clubs such as Men’s Service Club also encourage the event to donate to particular causes each year. This year’s donations were focused on hurricane relief after the East Coast was bombarded with detrimental weather.

“Personally, I participated in order to help raise money for hurricane relief and to raise awareness for the people in need. I believe as a whole that No Shave November effectively raises money for aid and allows me to make a good impact on the community,” senior Garrett Morgan said.

The annual event has seen a rise in popularity nationwide, resulting in a record number of fundraising events focused on causes such as cancer awareness and disaster relief. One thing is certain, the event is not likely to lose steam anytime soon.