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Braintree Resident to Buzz Head at One Mission Buzz Off for Kids Cancer Programs
Braintree Resident will buzz their head for kids cancer charity One Mission
Braintree Resident John Stevenson will join New England tight end Rob Gronkowski, as well as hundreds of men, women and children who have chosen to shave their heads in solidarity and to raise for pediatric cancer programs on Sunday, June 4. All money raised will go to programs for kids fighting cancer at Boston Children’s Hospital, The Jimmy Fund Clinic at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Hasbro Children’s Hospital.
John has agreed to shave his head at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, at the 8th Annual Buzz Off for Kids with Cancer. This event will raise awareness and funds for programs to make life more livable for children battling pediatric cancer.
John is actively seeking donations to support his heroic efforts by raising as much money as he can.
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“When I signed up for my first Buzz Off in 2014 I never would have imagined the impact it would have on my life,” said Stevenson. “I have known far too many people that have had cancer. Some survived and are cancer free, others are in remission with the hopes of becoming cancer free and sadly a number of them succumbed to the awful disease. So when I heard about the Buzz Off it sounded like a good fit.”
To sponsor John or to learn more information about you can become a “Buzzee” please visit www.buzzforkids.org.
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ABOUT THE BUZZ OFF
Proceeds from the Gillette Buzz Off event will benefit the One Mission Resource Room at Boston Children’s Hospital for kids and families fighting cancer. Additionally, funds will support One Mission programs at the Jimmy Fund Clinic at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. Unlike other head-shaving fundraising events that fund long term solutions like cancer research, One Mission’s Buzz Off for Kids with Cancer funds immediate relief initiatives that alleviate the relentless wrath cancer unleashes every single day. These programs include music and art therapy, sports outings, yoga, financial relief grants and festive holiday parties.
The 8th Annual Buzz Off for Kids with Cancer takes place on Sunday, June 4th, 2017, from 9am to 2pm at Gillette Stadium. All are welcome and encouraged to participate in this great community event to help kids with cancer.
