Haviland Employees Grow Mustaches to Support Local Hospital

Haviland Pool & Spa Products, makers of ProTeam, SpaPure and Salt Support pool and water treatment products, set up an in-house challenge to raise money for cancer treatments at Mercy St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Mich. The inaugural competition was created by the team at Haviland; called the Havastache competition, there were 11 employees who competed to grow the perfect mustache over a 30-day period, raising pledges for donations to the hospital’s fight against cancer.

VIP's from Saint Mary's Foundation went to the Haviland offices for a live judging — of the fullest, the thinnest, or the grayest stache. The big winner was Milo Fortier, long-time employee in the pool and spa division. Not only did Haviland employees raise over $1,000, they also raised awareness for men's health in the process.

“The competition was both fun and rewarding,” says John Bereza, Haviland marketing manager. “We look forward to raising more money and awareness next fall.”