This Decembeard, grow out your beard for North York General Hospital's Colorectal Cancer Program. 

Put down that razor and join cancer surgeon Dr. Usmaan Hameed and NYGH Foundation as we raise funds and awareness for colorectal cancer in both men and women.

We are calling on all men to help promote the support and awareness of colorectal cancer by growing beards during the month of December, and raising money for NYGH's Colorectal Cancer Program.  Women can join in on the fun too by posting photos wearing a fake beard, or dying the tips of your hair - you can get as creative as you'd like!

Ready to get started? Join our team and start fundraising today!

Get creative, have fun, and spark conversations about why you're growing your beard!

HOW TO GET INVOLVED:

Grow a beard - Create your own Decembeard fundraising page by joining our team, and invite your friends and family to make a donation in support of your facial hair fundraiser.

Already have a beard? - Inspire your friends to grow beards, and create a team and fundrasie together!  You can also get creative by dying or decorating your beard to spark conversations!

Can't grow a beard? - No problem!  You can still support the cause by making or faking a beard, and inspiring those around you.  You can also sponsor someone who is growing their beard by making a donation to their page.

Sign up and start your Decembeard fundraising today! 

Share your photos, share your stories... #DECEMBEARD4NYGH

ABOUT NYGH'S COLORECTAL CANCER PROGRAM

North York General's Colorectal Cancer Program cares for patients along their entire journey, from diagnosis to quality care to surgical treatment to chemotherapy through to survivorship or palliative care.

•We are one of the few hospitals in Canada to review every single colorectal cancer case with a multidisciplinary GI cancer conference board.

•We are leaders in laparoscopic and transanal surgery.

•We are recognized by Cancer Care Ontario Access for having the shortest cancer surgery wait times in Ontario, four years running.

•We are actively participating in clinical trials and research.

Our program offers the shortest wait times, the most surgical oncologists in the Central LHIN, Canada's only Colorectal Cancer Survivorship Program with a dedicated Colorectal Cancer Patient Navigator, expertise in minimally invasive surgery, regular communication every step of the way and one-step referral services.