Frequently Asked Questions

Buzzing for Change is a one day program on a college campus where participants shave their heads or cut their hair for Locks of Love, an organization that makes wigs for children who have lost their hair due to disease. Participants are encouraged to recruit sponsorship for their acts. The event has a carnival-like atmosphere with bands playing, free food and other activities going on. See our press coverage and pictures from past events.

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Buzzing for Change was started as a student organization at The George Washington University in 2002, with the first event on September 14th of 2003. The event was started by Judah Ferst, who had lost his mother to cancer when he was 15. It is her spirit and memory that inspires this event with love, determination and hope. The success of the event being hosted three times at GWU led some recent GWU graduates and past B4C @ GWU board members to form The Buzzing for Change Foundation in December of 2006.

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There are a variety of ways to support B4C - everything from making a donation, having your company become a corporate sponsor or becoming a participant. Click here for more information.

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The way Buzzing for Change works is similar to a walk-a-thon (it may be helpful to think of it as a buzz-a-thon). One may decide not to cut their hair until the event, or one may set a personal goal for themselves and decide that they are not shaving their hair until they raise a certain amount of money. The possibilities are endless!

The money comes from people who are willing to sponsor you to buzz or to cut your hair. A good way to get started with your fundraising is to ask your friends and family, but don't hesitate to ask your employer, professors, and other people that you know. The more sponsorship you recruit, the more money you'll raise for the kids!  Donors can donate online and we have set up resources for you to use to recruit donations.

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In the spring of 2009, there will be three B4C events taking place at Bryn Mawr College, Drexel University, and The George Washington University. Please click here to register for any of these events.

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The most publicized way to get involved is to buzz or to cut your hair, but there are actually many other opportunities to help out with the event! We want everyone to participate at their own comfort level. If you wish to participate but not lose any of your hair, you can donate directly to the organization, volunteer on the day of the event, or help with publicity.  Click here to see all the ways you can be involved.

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We shave our heads as a way of showing solidarity with those undergoing chemotherapy. It allows those who do not raise any money to still have an impact on our cause.

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If you still have a question, click here, and we will find an answer for you!

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Buzzing for Change is a one-day event where people come together to shave, buzz, and donate hair as well as have a good time. All hair that is donated must be the length designated by Locks for Love, which is the program that the hair is going to be donated to. We are working with the Hair Cuttery, who will be volunteering their time for the day to help with the event. To learn more about the Buzzing for Change Foundation, please visit the main site.

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The money raised from this year's event is going to be donated to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. All of the money will go to the Pediatric Oncology Department and will be used to help pay for things that the children living there want or need.

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Buzzing for Change is a one day program on a college campus where participants shave their heads or cut their hair for Locks of Love, an organization that makes wigs for children who have lost their hair due to disease. Participants are encouraged to recruit sponsorship for their acts. The event has a carnival-like atmosphere with bands playing, free food and other activities going on. See our press coverage and pictures from past events.

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Buzzing for Change was started as a student organization at The George Washington University in 2002, with the first event on September 14th of 2003. The event was started by Judah Ferst, who had lost his mother to cancer when he was 15. It is her spirit and memory that inspires this event with love, determination and hope. The success of the event being hosted three times at GWU led some recent GWU graduates and past B4C @ GWU board members to form The Buzzing for Change Foundation in December of 2006.

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In the spring of 2009, there will be three B4C events taking place at Bryn Mawr College, Drexel University, and The George Washington University. Please click here to register for any of these events.

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There are a variety of ways to support B4C - everything from making a donation, having your company become a corporate sponsor or becoming a participant. Click here for more information.

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We shave our heads as a way of showing solidarity with those undergoing chemotherapy. It allows those who do not raise any money to still have an impact on our cause.

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The most publicized way to get involved is to buzz or to cut your hair, but there are actually many other opportunities to help out with the event! We want everyone to participate at their own comfort level. If you wish to participate but not lose any of your hair, you can donate directly to the organization, volunteer on the day of the event, or help with publicity.  Click here to see all the ways you can be involved.

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The way Buzzing for Change works is similar to a walk-a-thon (it may be helpful to think of it as a buzz-a-thon). One may decide not to cut their hair until the event, or one may set a personal goal for themselves and decide that they are not shaving their hair until they raise a certain amount of money. The possibilities are endless!

The money comes from people who are willing to sponsor you to buzz or to cut your hair. A good way to get started with your fundraising is to ask your friends and family, but don't hesitate to ask your employer, professors, and other people that you know. The more sponsorship you recruit, the more money you'll raise for the kids!  Donors can donate online and we have set up resources for you to use to recruit donations.

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Donate whatever you are comfortable donating. The organization will accept any donation and any amount will help to make a big difference for the kids.

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If you still have a question, click here, and we will find an answer for you!

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Buzzing for Change is a one day program on a college campus where participants shave their heads or cut their hair for Locks of Love, an organization that makes wigs for children who have lost their hair due to disease. Participants are encouraged to recruit sponsorship for their acts. The event has a carnival-like atmosphere with bands playing, free food and other activities going on. See our press coverage and pictures from past events.

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Buzzing for Change was started as a student organization at The George Washington University in 2002, with the first event on September 14th of 2003. The event was started by Judah Ferst, who had lost his mother to cancer when he was 15. It is her spirit and memory that inspires this event with love, determination and hope. The success of the event being hosted three times at GWU led some recent GWU graduates and past B4C @ GWU board members to form The Buzzing for Change Foundation in December of 2006.

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There are a variety of ways to support B4C - everything from making a donation, having your company become a corporate sponsor or becoming a participant. Click here for more information.

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The way Buzzing for Change works is similar to a walk-a-thon (it may be helpful to think of it as a buzz-a-thon). One may decide not to cut their hair until the event, or one may set a personal goal for themselves and decide that they are not shaving their hair until they raise a certain amount of money. The possibilities are endless!

The money comes from people who are willing to sponsor you to buzz or to cut your hair. A good way to get started with your fundraising is to ask your friends and family, but don't hesitate to ask your employer, professors, and other people that you know. The more sponsorship you recruit, the more money you'll raise for the kids!  Donors can donate online and we have set up resources for you to use to recruit donations.

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In the spring of 2009, there will be three B4C events taking place at Bryn Mawr College, Drexel University, and The George Washington University. Please click here to register for any of these events.

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The most publicized way to get involved is to buzz or to cut your hair, but there are actually many other opportunities to help out with the event! We want everyone to participate at their own comfort level. If you wish to participate but not lose any of your hair, you can donate directly to the organization, volunteer on the day of the event, or help with publicity.  Click here to see all the ways you can be involved.

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We shave our heads as a way of showing solidarity with those undergoing chemotherapy. It allows those who do not raise any money to still have an impact on our cause.

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If you still have a question, click here, and we will find an answer for you!

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Buzzing 4 Change is a four hour long event held on one day where people come together to shave, buzz, and donate hair as well as have a good time. All hair that is donated must be at least 6 inches long, which is the length designated by Chai Lifeline for this specific event; Chai Lifeline is the program the hair will be donated to. We are working with local New Brunswick Salons who will be volunteering their time for the day to help with the event. To learn more about The Buzzing for Change Foundation, please visit the main site at www.buzzing4change.org

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Our recipient is the Embrace Kids Foundation. This is a well established, local New Brunswick charity that provides funding and support for a variety of services for children and their families who are suffering from cancer and blood disorders, while continuing to support research initiatives.

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Buzzing for Change is a one day program on a college campus where participants shave their heads or cut their hair for Locks of Love, an organization that makes wigs for children who have lost their hair due to disease. Participants are encouraged to recruit sponsorship for their acts. The event has a carnival-like atmosphere with bands playing, free food and other activities going on. See our press coverage and pictures from past events.

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Buzzing for Change was started as a student organization at The George Washington University in 2002, with the first event on September 14th of 2003. The event was started by Judah Ferst, who had lost his mother to cancer when he was 15. It is her spirit and memory that inspires this event with love, determination and hope. The success of the event being hosted three times at GWU led some recent GWU graduates and past B4C @ GWU board members to form The Buzzing for Change Foundation in December of 2006.

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There are a variety of ways to support B4C - everything from making a donation, having your company become a corporate sponsor or becoming a participant. Click here for more information.

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In the spring of 2009, there will be three B4C events taking place at Bryn Mawr College, Drexel University, and The George Washington University. Please click here to register for any of these events.

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We shave our heads as a way of showing solidarity with those undergoing chemotherapy. It allows those who do not raise any money to still have an impact on our cause.

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The most publicized way to get involved is to buzz or to cut your hair, but there are actually many other opportunities to help out with the event! We want everyone to participate at their own comfort level. If you wish to participate but not lose any of your hair, you can donate directly to the organization, volunteer on the day of the event, or help with publicity.  Click here to see all the ways you can be involved.

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The way Buzzing for Change works is similar to a walk-a-thon (it may be helpful to think of it as a buzz-a-thon). One may decide not to cut their hair until the event, or one may set a personal goal for themselves and decide that they are not shaving their hair until they raise a certain amount of money. The possibilities are endless!

The money comes from people who are willing to sponsor you to buzz or to cut your hair. A good way to get started with your fundraising is to ask your friends and family, but don't hesitate to ask your employer, professors, and other people that you know. The more sponsorship you recruit, the more money you'll raise for the kids!  Donors can donate online and we have set up resources for you to use to recruit donations.

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Donate whatever you are comfortable donating. The organization will accept any donation and any amount will help to make a big difference for the kids.

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If you still have a question, click here, and we will find an answer for you!

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Buzzing for Change is a one day program on a college campus where participants shave their heads or cut their hair for Locks of Love, an organization that makes wigs for children who have lost their hair due to disease. Participants are encouraged to recruit sponsorship for their acts. The event has a carnival-like atmosphere with bands playing, free food and other activities going on. See our press coverage and pictures from past events.

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The Buzzing for Change Foundation (TB4CF) was formed as a nonprofit corporation in 2006 in order to promote B4C programs and provide start up funding and logistical support on campuses across the country. TB4CF is worked with five schools hosting programs in the spring of 2009. The team will soon be evaluating applications for the spring of 2010.

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Buzzing for Change was started as a student organization at The George Washington University in 2002, with the first event on September 14th of 2003. The event was started by Judah Ferst, who had lost his mother to cancer when he was 15. It is her spirit and memory that inspires this event with love, determination and hope. The success of the event being hosted three times at GWU led some recent GWU graduates and past B4C @ GWU board members to form The Buzzing for Change Foundation in December of 2006.

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Buzzing for Change events support children's cancer charities that work to improve the daily activities of children living with cancer. We do not support research or research institutions unless they are working to improve the daily activities of children living with cancer. For example, B4C at GWU has supported Special Love, an organization that supports camps for children with cancer, for four consecutive years. B4C at Drexel raised funds for the Pediatric Oncology Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

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We shave our heads as a way of showing solidarity with those undergoing chemotherapy. It allows those who do not raise any money to still have an impact on our cause.

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Buzz (buz), n., v. having one's head shaved down to a two or below. While down to a two (1/4 of an inch) counts for B4C, we are encouraging shaving to the skin to show solidarity with those who totally lose their hair as a side effect of cancer treatment.

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There are a variety of ways to support B4C - everything from making a donation, having your company become a corporate sponsor or becoming a participant. Click here for more information.

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There are plenty of ways your company can sponsor B4C (and plenty of great advertising opportunities as well!). Click here for more information.

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Buzzing for Change takes place on college and university campuses across the country. Please click here for a list of programs.

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In the spring of 2009, there will be three B4C events taking place at Bryn Mawr College, Drexel University, and The George Washington University. Please click here to register for any of these events.

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We are no longer accepting applications to host events in spring 2009. However, in February 2009, we will be looking for schools to host B4C programs in the spring of 2010. It's never too early to show interest in hosting a B4C event. Click here to find out more about the application process.

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Yes, we are serious. Check out all the ways that you can change the world in five minutes or less!

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If you still have a question, click here, and we will find an answer for you!

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Buzzing for Change is a one day program on a college campus where participants shave their heads or cut their hair for Locks of Love, an organization that makes wigs for children who have lost their hair due to disease. Participants are encouraged to recruit sponsorship for their acts. The event has a carnival-like atmosphere with bands playing, free food and other activities going on. See our press coverage and pictures from past events.

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Buzzing for Change was started as a student organization at The George Washington University in 2002, with the first event on September 14th of 2003. The event was started by Judah Ferst, who had lost his mother to cancer when he was 15. It is her spirit and memory that inspires this event with love, determination and hope. The success of the event being hosted three times at GWU led some recent GWU graduates and past B4C @ GWU board members to form The Buzzing for Change Foundation in December of 2006.

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There are a variety of ways to support B4C - everything from making a donation, having your company become a corporate sponsor or becoming a participant. Click here for more information.

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Our goal is for all of the money raised through participants and their sponsors to go to Special Love - a camp for kids with cancer. If you'd like to learn more about them, click here. We will make every possible effort to cover our administrative costs with other grants and funding so that one hundred percent of the in-person solicitations go directly to Special Love.

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In the spring of 2009, there will be three B4C events taking place at Bryn Mawr College, Drexel University, and The George Washington University. Please click here to register for any of these events.

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All participants will receive a fabulous, fashionable, free Buzzing for Change t-shirt!

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We shave our heads as a way of showing solidarity with those undergoing chemotherapy. It allows those who do not raise any money to still have an impact on our cause.

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Buzz (buz), n., v. having one's head shaved down to a two or below. While down to a two (1/4 of an inch) counts for B4C, we are encouraging shaving to the skin to show solidarity with those who totally lose their hair as a side effect of cancer treatment.

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Locks of Love is a nonprofit organization that manufactures wigs for children who loose their hair due to disease. More information can be found about them at www.locksoflove.org.

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Of course! If your hair is between 6 and 10 inches, you donate with the understanding that it will most likely be sold by Locks of Love to help offset the at-cost manufacturing of hairpieces for children who loose their hair due to disease. If your hair is less than 6 inches, you can cut just to get into the spirit of B4C!

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We are proud to have a local salon participating by both shaving heads and cutting hair for Locks of Love.

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The most publicized way to get involved is to buzz or to cut your hair, but there are actually many other opportunities to help out with the event! We want everyone to participate at their own comfort level. If you wish to participate but not lose any of your hair, you can donate directly to the organization, volunteer on the day of the event, or help with publicity.  Click here to see all the ways you can be involved.

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Yes! We encourage all who are cutting or shaving their hair to recruit sponsorship. We are also looking into securing prizes for those who raise the most money! Click here for help with fundraising!

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The way Buzzing for Change works is similar to a walk-a-thon (it may be helpful to think of it as a buzz-a-thon). One may decide not to cut their hair until the event, or one may set a personal goal for themselves and decide that they are not shaving their hair until they raise a certain amount of money. The possibilities are endless!

The money comes from people who are willing to sponsor you to buzz or to cut your hair. A good way to get started with your fundraising is to ask your friends and family, but don't hesitate to ask your employer, professors, and other people that you know. The more sponsorship you recruit, the more money you'll raise for the kids!  Donors can donate online and we have set up resources for you to use to recruit donations.

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While we ask that each participant strives to raise $25, we are going to need people to raise a lot more to reach our goal of $20,000. So get out there and start fund-raising!

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Donors get the satisfaction that they supported a great cause! They will receive a thank you note, via e-mail or snail mail, shortly following the event acknowledging their tax-deductible donation.

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If you still have a question, click here, and we will find an answer for you!

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