Big River Running Company was founded in 2006 with the desire to be more than a place to buy shoes. Over the last 14 years, we’ve loved engaging with the St. Louis community by giving back to local charities, putting on training programs, events, and providing the high level of customer service in our stores…
A Driven Cause
Attention all! We are excited to announce that we are partnering with iAutoAgent.com and their “A Driven Cause” giveback program. They will be donating $200 for any person who lists their vehicle to sell through them and mentions our organization. Click here to learn more. ADrivenCause.com Click Here for more information
59th Annual Buddy Fund Golf Classic Presenting Sponsors
We would like to thank the 2021 Buddy Fund Golf Classic & Auction Presenting Sponsors Joyce Meyer Ministries World Missions and UMB Bank. We appreciate your loving generosity and support of the children of St. Louis.
Leveling the Playing Field
by Kasey Woo, Fundraising and Grant Writing Intern at The Buddy Fund. Keeping low-income kids in the game As the cost of playing sports rises, sports are becoming ‘pay to play’, where the middle class and wealthy play, while the less fortunate miss out on this life-changing opportunity. A combination of financial concerns, lack of…
The Greatest Investment For Our Future: Youth Sports
by David Venkatesan, Fundraising and Grant Writing Intern at The Buddy Fund. Hoping for a bright future? Start by investing in our youth. For society to advance at its full potential, we must look after those responsible for our future: today’s youth. Of the many ways to help them, emphasizing youth sports participation is a…
How Sports Can Lead to a Strong Work Ethic
by David Venkatesan, Fundraising and Grant Writing Intern at The Buddy Fund. “Sports are definitely important” is probably one of the biggest understatements of the year: Exercising, working out, playing sports are great ways to help stay a healthy and fit lifestyle. However, aside from the obvious physical benefits in playing sports, such as a…
Total Domination Sports Fundraiser
Looking For Some Cool Sports Gear? Make your purchase in July, August or September 10% of all sales go directly to the Buddy Fund! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SPORTS EQUIPMENT
Kirkwood Lifestyle Features The Buddy Fund
The Buddy Fund was recently featured in the City Lifestyle Kirkwood Magazine. Thank you so much for featuring us. Thank you to the writer Beth Glennon for publishing. Please find the link to the magazine here. https://citylifestyle.com/kirkwood/issues/2021-04
BARBARA HUSSEY JOINS THE BUDDY FUND OPERATIONS BOARD
Tim M. Murch, Chairman of the Buddy Fund a local charity that provides sports equipment to underserved, at-risk youth announced Barbara Hussey has joined the Operations Board. Barbara has over 30 years of IT experience in the corporate environment. She currently works as the Communications Coordinator at St. Gerard Majella Parish in Kirkwood. Barbara’s technical…
The Missouri Athletic Club Donates $10,460 to the BuddyFund
Thank you to the Missouri Athletic Club Members for sponsoring the Buddy Fund all of last year! We are grateful to all your members for the outstanding donation of $10,460.10! Your contribution will make an impact in thousands of at-risk underserved youth and allow them the ability to have the sports equipment they need to…