Everywhere! The 2026 One Mission Buzz Off is happening wherever you are – at home, at school, at work, or in your community. Instead of gathering in one location, participants across the country will Buzz, Cut, or Color in their own spaces, all united by one mission: to show kids with cancer they’re not alone.

May is our official Buzz Off & Beyond Virtual Challenge month, when we rally together nationwide to make the biggest impact! May represents new beginnings and hope – a season that mirrors the strength and determination of the patients and families who inspire us.

Throughout May, the One Mission Buzz Off fills social media with stories, photos, and celebrations from participants across the country.

If May doesn’t work, no problem! Sign-ups are open year-round so you can buzz, cut or color your hair any time that works for you. Whenever you choose to change your look, it will change the lives of children fighting cancer.

Absolutely! You can buzz, cut or color your hair anytime of the year – whenever it works best for you.

Buzz – Go Bald to stand in solidarity with kids fighting cancer

Cut – Make a change that gives back by donating your hair

Color – Color your hair to shine bright and spread awareness

A Buzz Off event can look however YOU want it to! Here are a few ways you can join in:

• Individual Registration:  Raise funds and buzz, cut, or color your hair on your own – anytime, anywhere.
• Start or Join a Team: Turn it into a celebration by organizing a group Buzz Off at your school, workplace, or in your community. Buzz, cut or color together with friends, family, and coworkers.

No two Buzz Offs are ever the same, and that’s what makes it so special. Big or small, colorful or simple, it’s all about the mission: raising funds and showing kids with cancer they’re not alone.

Need some help coming up with event ideas? Email Megan at megan@onemission.org.

You decide what feels right for you – buzz it all, trim it short, or just color it bright. Every act of courage and creativity helps show kids with cancer that they’re not alone.

Absolutely! If you’re bald on top but have a mustache, beard or goatee that’s a big part of your look, you can shave that off or dye it a fun color to spark awareness and show your support.

Not at all! You can show your support using bright, non-permanent options like spray-on color, temporary dye, or hair chalk.

You can donate your hair to an organization of your choice! Be sure to check hair donation guidelines in advance, as some organizations require hair to be a minimum length or chemical-free.

We recommend Wigs for Kids – information on their requirements can be found on their website.

Yes, all participants must register online before buzzing, cutting, or coloring their hair. Registration ensures you receive your Buzz Off t-shirt, can track your fundraising progress, and are officially part of the Buzz Off community.

No. The $35 non-refundable registration fee does not count toward your fundraising total. This fee covers your participant t-shirt and costs associated with the fundraising platform. The registration fee is not tax-deductible.

You’ll receive instructions regarding ordering your Buzz Off t-shirt in your registration confirmation email. To ensure timely delivery, we recommend registering at least three weeks before your Buzz Off date.

You may want:

Yes, please do! Share your photos and videos on social media and tag One Mission so we can celebrate and share your story.

Facebook: @onemissioninc

Instagram: @onemissionofficial

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/one-mission/

You can also email photos and videos to megan@onemission.org – we’d love to see them!

You can support kids fighting cancer by making a donation in support of an individual participant or a team, or by making a general donation in support of the event. If you are interested in sponsoring the Buzz Off, please email megan@onemission.org.

We’re here to help! Contact Megan at megan@onemission.org

Yes! The Buzz Off is a fundraising event that supports kids fighting cancer. Funds raised help support programs that reduce stress, restore joy, and provide meaningful support to children and families navigating pediatric cancer.

Ask friends, family, coworkers, companies, and local businesses to donate in exchange for your promise to buzz, cut or color your hair.

Click here to view our fundraising tips and templates, or email megan@onemission.org for personalized support.

To become a Buzz Off MVP*, you must raise $500 or more. MVPs receive special recognition and awards for their outstanding fundraising efforts, with five MVP levels to achieve. Learn more here.

*MVP levels are based on each individual fundraising totals from each participant’s personal fundraising page, whether participating solo or as part of a team.

No. There is no fundraising minimum, but aim high, because every dollar you raise makes life brighter for kids fighting cancer!

That’s okay! There’s no penalty for not meeting your goal. Every contribution makes a difference and we’re grateful for your efforts.

Yes! Many participants find that their new look sparks conversation and leads to additional donations. Fundraising stays open year-round, so you can continue raising funds and work toward MVP status at any time.

Online credit card donations are the most efficient and are encouraged. One Mission does accept checks, though they take longer to appear on fundraising pages.

Checks should be made payable to One Mission. To receive proper credit, please record check donations on the Donation Form and mail both to:

One Mission

PO Box 495

Westborough, MA 01581

No. Cash donations cannot be accepted. If you receive cash, please submit the donation via personal check or money order, record it on the Donation Form and mail it to:

One Mission

PO Box 495

Westborough, MA 01581

Yes. Online donors will receive an electronic tax receipt. For check donations, tax receipts will be mailed if the donor’s address is provided on the Donation Form.

Yes. Matching gifts will be added to your fundraising page once they are received by One Mission. Processing times vary and may take several weeks or months, depending on the employer.

Matching gift forms should be mailed to One Mission, PO Box 495, Westborough, MA 01581, or emailed to info@onemission.org. Please be sure the participant’s name is included for proper credit. 

The One Mission Buzz Off is a fun and meaningful way for individuals and communities to support kids fighting cancer. Participants raise funds in exchange for their promise to buzz, cut or color their hair.

Kids fighting cancer don’t have a choice to lose their hair. By participating in the Buzz Off, you show solidarity with these children and their families while funding vital programs and services that help families get through the emotional and financial challenges of treatment.

One Mission’s tax ID number is 26-3741880

Funds raised directly support One Mission programs and services for children with cancer and their families. Whether it’s putting on holiday celebrations, providing art and music therapy or paying for expensive hospital parking, we make life brighter for children and their families from the moment of diagnosis, through treatment and beyond. For more information on our programming and how your support helps, CLICK HERE.

One Mission is a pediatric cancer charity that does whatever it takes for kids fighting cancer and their families. Our programs make living in the hospital less lonely and stressful, restore hope in a time of fear and uncertainty, and give kids and their loved ones the support they need to get through the emotional and financial challenges of treatment.

One Mission is a Section 501(c)(3) public charity. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the law.