Save It or Shave It Fundraiser

Respiratory Care Managing Editor Dean R. Hess, PhD, RRT, FAARC, has been growing his facial hair for more than 50 years. To raise at least $25,000 for the American Respiratory Care Foundation (ARCF), he is putting those signature whiskers on the line.

Donating $25 will be a vote for him to SAVE IT.

Donating $50 will be a vote for him to SHAVE IT.

Cast as many votes as you would like. The highest vote count (not donation total) will determine the outcome.

See the voting results revealed live at AARC Congress 2025 — Dec. 6–9 in Phoenix, AZ.