To me, Shave and Buzz is way more than a group of college guys raising money for cancer. That’s just the surface.

Every dollar raised goes toward something real — a family getting more time together, a patient having someone to lean on, or a moment of relief during an incredibly difficult time.

It's easy to scroll past this message, but imagine it was one of us. How would we spend our time? Who would we talk to?

I believe in Shave and Buzz because of the tangible impact it's had and the lives we will continue to change. I truly believe in what we are doing. Every dollar you donate makes you a part of this effort too, and I can't wait to see the fruit of our service come to life.

When adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients who have completed treatment are asked their biggest concerns, the most common is: "Will I be able to have children?" It’s not the risk for cancer recurrence or disability and disfigurement - the desire to build a family is their highest priority.  In addition to the toxicity of cancer treatments themselves, chronic health conditions can occur in the aftermath of any cancer treatment protocol, and infertility is among the most common long-term complication.

So, it’s unfortunate that in the confusion and deluge of information during a new cancer diagnosis, including staging, testing, treatment and prognosis, the topic of fertility preservation can be set aside or forgotten.   AYA cancer patients report a lack of adequate information to make informed fertility decisions.  Meeting the unique fertility goals of every patient requires appropriate fertility counseling, as well as logistical and financial access to fertility care.

One of I’m Not Done Yet's mission is to provide the resources for AYA cancer patients to preserve their fertility. 

Your support of the Shave & Buzz will help ensure that these young patients have the HOPE that despite having cancer, they can one day have a family of their own.