Quincy Medical Group Foundation to be host of annual Community Cancer Crush event Friday

QUINCY, — The Quincy Medical Group Foundation’s Community Cancer Crush is set for Friday, April 7, at the Ambiance, 5225 Koch’s Lane. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with the event beginning at 6:15 p.m. Cancer Crush includes a silent and live auction, games, food from local food trucks and live entertainment.

The evening will include the annual “Buzz Off” event, during which community members shave their heads to raise money to support local patients. “Buzz Off” begins at 9 p.m.

Funds raised from the evening benefit the QMG Foundation Oncology Patient Assistance Fund, which supports local patients in their fight against cancer. Cancer Crush has raised close to $600,000 since 2014 to help patients with the expenses associated with their cancer journey, including transportation, housing and more.

For more information, visit cancercrush.org.