Cancer impacts us all. We have all lost friends & relatives to cancer. I am dedicating my 2017 fundraising efforts to my Aunt Regina Stone who passed away many years ago. Aunt Regina was a quiet person that never complained. She was very sweet and I will never forget her support when I played basketball in high school. Aunt Regina could not attend my basketball games due to her work schedule but she always listened to my basketball games on the radio while at work. She was one of my biggest fans but in reality, unbeknownst to Aunt Regina, I was one of her biggest fans. I love and miss you Aunt Regina! Brian

About the Beard Off 

The Beard Off Challenge began as a bet among a group of friends who wanted to see who could grow the best beard. It grew gloriously and in just three years has “fund-razed” over $70,000 for the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults. With a great beard comes great responsibility. All Bearders are committed to raising funds and, most importantly, awareness for The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults, a non-profit dedicated to creating a community of support for young adults, and their loved ones, impacted by cancer.

About the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults

At age 19, Doug Ulman was preparing for his sophomore year at Brown University. He was a healthy, active college student and Division I soccer player. One event would change his life forever. Doug was diagnosed with Chondrosarcoma, a malignant tumor, located on a rib in his back.

The Founding of the UCF | 1997

Frustrated by the lack of resources and literature to speak to the unique needs of young adults affected by cancer, Doug and his family created The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults to fill this gap.

Helping Young Adults| 1997 – Present

Since our creation, the UCF expanded our reach to provide young adults and their families with a unique and comprehensive system of support. The UCF growth has resulted in many programs and services available across the United States.