Kamal Ghorui
If you saw the New England Patriots’ star quarterback on your feed today and didn’t recognize him, don’t worry, you aren’t alone. Drake Maye has officially entered his “Buzz Cut Era,” and while the look is a shock to the system, the reason behind it is pure gold.On Tuesday, Maye and his wife, Ann Michael, headed to Quincy, MA, for the 13th Annual “Saving by Shaving” event. Hosted by Granite Telecommunications, the challenge is simple, shave your head, and Granite (along with CEO Rob Hale) donates a staggering $5,000 per person to pediatric cancer research, a very wholesome event for an even wholesome cause.
Patriots QB Drake Maye shaves head for cancer research, raises millions in viral moment
Drake didn’t just show up to watch, he hopped right into the barber’s chair. In a moment that immediately went viral, Ann Michael actually took the first swipe with the clippers! She joked that her only previous haircutting experience was a “COVID disaster” on her grandmother, but luckily, the professionals were there to finish the job, taking the QB down to a “1” guard (about 1/8th of an inch).By the time the clippers stopped buzzing, the event had raised over $4.15 million for Boston Children’s Hospital.While fans are already debating if the bald look gives Drake “superpowers” for the 2026 season, the move is part of a much bigger commitment to the New England community.Just last week, Drake and Ann Michael launched their own nonprofit, the MayeDay Family Foundation. They’ve already pledged to fund a full-time Child Life Therapist for the oncology floor at Boston Children’s for the next three years. If you want to see the new look in person, they’re hosting a Celebrity Softball Classic at Polar Park on May 31.Some fans say he looks ten years younger; others say he looks ready for a Super Bowl run. Drake’s take? He’s just happy to “shine a light” on the kids.“It’s bigger than football,” Maye said after the shave. “Dealing with children is one of the best things. They’re often the biggest fans of us players, and it’s a cool experience to be there for them.”Drake’s new look is the real deal. He might be missing some hair, but he’s definitely gained a lot of new fans in the process.
