support soldiers<\/a> in a unique way – by refusing to have a shave for a whole year.<\/p>\nRichard Wall and David Clixby are just over half-way through their challenge, which arose from a bet, the BBC reports.<\/p>\n
So far this has earned them nearly £3,000 for Help for Heroes, although the mission does have some drawbacks.<\/p>\n
Mr Clixby says: "The worst thing is the food sticks to it, but the best thing is you can have your tea half an hour after you finish it."<\/p>\n
And Mr Wall accidentally singed his beard while carrying out his job as a plumber, so he has had to grow a goatee instead of a full version.<\/p>\n
Money raised for the charity goes to all sorts of causes, such as the £17 million Tedworth House site, which is currently being trialled before opening fully to injured troops later this year, the Wiltshire Times reported.<\/p>\n
Posted by Mark Wilkins
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