Found February 10, 2012 on Steelers Depot: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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The second annual "Shear Da Beard" charity event took place on Thursday night at Diesel Club Lounge as Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel and his father, Lane Keisel, both had their beards sheared. The event packed in friends and fans that paid $25.00 a ticket to view the beard cutting and partake in food, drinks and live music. There was also a live auction and all of the all proceeds from the event will be donated to cancer programs at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh UPMC. The live entertainment was provided by Donnie Iris and the Chris Higbee Project. When it got down to beard Read more [...]
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