Pendergraft, AKA Jrod Rizz, has been working to spread the word about his hopes to enter the World Beard and Mustache Championships in Leogang, Austria this October.

Pendergraft wrote on a GoFundMe page:

“I've got a huge beard. It's very unique, and is known for its density and thickness as well as shape and color. I started going to competitions 3 years ago, and love all my friends that I've made from simply refusing to shave.”