Frequently Asked Questions - TB4CF

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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