Taking one on the chin for charity

Kudos to Kevin Youkilis for putting his beard on the line to raise money for his charity that helps organizations focused on the health and well-being of children.

He's letting donors decide what look he'll sport to open 2010: goatee, mustache, clean shaven or Fu Manchu.

How come there's no option for full beard?

Anyway, I just like this fundraiser. It's a little more creative than the standard "athlete shaves his head or beard" to raise money for charity.

And, it's for the children.

I hope it's successful.

Bonus: When we were eating dinner, Christine wondered if MLB Network would have the Phillies game on. I didn't think they would, but they did. Christine's very happy there is a live game to watch.

[Photo credit: Boston Globe]