The 2025 Buzz Off will take place in person at Apex Entertainment in Marlborough, MA.

Address: 21 Apex Dr, Marlborough, MA 01752

The 2025 Buzz Off date is June 1, 2025.

The Buzz Off kick off time is still TBD. However, the event normally runs from mid-morning to early afternoon.

Designated registration times will be emailed to Buzzees 5-7 days prior to the Buzz Off.

Buzzees will check in on event day based on those assigned times.
Shave waves will depend on the amount of participants, but shaving will likely take place between 9-11am.

There is a $350 fundraising minimum commitment for adults (18+), and a $200 fundraising minimum commitment for kids (age 17 and younger), for anyone who registers for the One Mission Buzz Off at Apex Entertainment on June 1, 2025. The fundraising minimum commitment must be met by each individual participant on their own personal fundraising page, regardless of whether shaving alone or as part of a team. All minimums must be met by 11:59pm on June 8, 2025. Any balance due at that time will be charged to the credit card submitted during registration. For example, if you have only raised $200 by June 8, 2025, your credit card will be charged $150 to reach the required $350 minimum. Though you are responsible for the fundraising minimum, you are not responsible for the fundraising goal you select when registering.

No, the $35 registration fee does not count towards the fundraising minimum. The non-refundable registration fee covers the costs associated with processing your registration. The registration fee is not tax-deductible.

Buzzees will check-in based on their designated registration times and shave wave. Designated registration times will be emailed to Buzzees 5-7 days prior to the event. In addition to shaving, there will be fun activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Yes, Buzzees are allowed to bring guests to the event for support, to share in their accomplishments and take part in this incredible experience.

If you are late for check in, you may be bumped to a later shave group.

Yes, walk-ins are welcome! However, you must arrive at Apex Entertainment and be registered by 10:00am on Sunday, June 1st in order to participate and receive a shave time. We cannot accommodate walk-ins after that time.

Your hair will be buzzed down with a #1 clipper.

Yes! If you’re bald on top but have a mustache, beard or goatee that you cherish and it is a major part of your look, we feel shaving that off is a sacrifice too!

Yes, all shaved hair that meets eligibility requirements will be donated to Wigs for Kids. Check out eligibility requirements here. If you do not meet the requirements of Wigs for Kids, you are more than welcome to take your hair with you and donate to a different organization.

Absolutely, you’re welcome to shave whenever works best for you. To learn more about our Community Buzz Off program CLlCK HERE.

There are many ways you can get involved with The One Mission Buzz Off other than shaving. These include:

• Making a donation in support of a Buzzee or Team
• Making a general donation in support of the event
• Become an event sponsor or make an in-kind donation of a product or service. Email megan@onemission.org
• Volunteer your time and talents to help One Mission make the Buzz Off a success. Email info@onemission.org

Fundraising minimums must be met by 11:59pm EST on June 8, 2025. Any balance due at that time will be charged to the credit card submitted during registration.

Ask your friends, family, work colleagues, company, and local businesses to make donations in exchange for your promise to shave your head. Click here to view our fundraising tips and templates. You can also contact us for help and to ask us specific questions

To become a Buzz Off MVP*, you must raise $1,000 or more. MVPs receive special awards and recognition for their outstanding fundraising efforts and there are four levels of MVP status you can achieve! All MVP benefits (except relating to Evening of Honors) must be met by 11:59pm EST on May 29, 2025. This also includes Top Fundraiser and Top Team status. The deadline to qualify for the 2025 Evening of Honors event is 11:59 PM (EST) on June 8, 2025. Learn more here.

*MVP levels are based on each individual Buzzee’s fundraising on their own personal fundraising page, whether shaving alone or as part of a team.

The most efficient way to make donations is by credit card online, please encourage sponsors to make online donations. One Mission does accept check donations, altWestborough may be a longer delay for checks to appear on fundraising pages. Checks should be made payable to “One Mission.” Very Important: In order to receive proper credit for your donations made by check, please record them on the Donation Form and remit to: One Mission, PO Box 495, Westborough, MA 01581

No, we cannot accept cash donations. Buzzees who receive donations in cash should write a personal check or money order to submit the donation. Donations should be recorded on the Donation Form and mailed to One Mission at PO Box 495, Westborough, MA 01581. You can issue a receipt to anyone who gives you cash and requests a receipt.

Yes. Online donors will receive a printable, electronic tax receipt. For donations made by check, One Mission will issue tax receipts via mail for donations as long as the donor’s mailing address has been provided on the Donation Form.

Yes. Once we receive the eligible matching gift form and are able to verify the original gift, the match will be added to your fundraising total. Please note: We cannot control how quickly companies submit matching gifts. It can take anywhere from several weeks to several months for your matching gift to be received by One Mission and appear on your personal fundraising page.

Matching gift forms from the company should be completed and sent to: One Mission PO Box 495, Westborough, MA 01581 **Please make sure the participant’s name is noted on the Matching Gift form so we can credit the gift to the appropriate participant.

The One Mission Buzz Off is a fun and unforgettable event where participants shave their heads in honor and support of kids with cancer. Participants ask for donations in exchange for their promise to shave their heads. CLICK HERE  to read our Terms and Conditions.

Infants and children who are fighting cancer don’t have a choice to lose their hair. By pledging to shave your head, you are demonstrating support for these children and their families while helping to fund vital programs and services that are helping kids fighting cancer and their families get through the emotional and financial challenges of treatment.

One Mission’s tax ID number is 26-3741880

One Mission programs and services directly benefit 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. The majority of our programs and services rely exclusively on philanthropic support as they are not reimbursable through insurance or eligible for traditional grant funding. 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. One Mission programs make living in the hospital less lonely and stressful, bring back happiness 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. All of our programs directly benefit children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer and their families. One Mission is a Section 501(c) (3) public charity under the Internal Revenue Code. All donations made to One Mission are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the Internal Revenue Code.