A world where everyone feels seen, supported, and equipped to handle life’s pressures—
while being true to who they are.
good vibes
Helping others shouldn’t feel like a chore—it should feel good.
We make it easy to support community nonprofits through fun, low barrier ways to create real, measurable results.
we fund the helpers
Backing nonprofits already making a difference.
we make it fun
Fundraisers, challenges, and merch with personality.
we keep it simple
You take part on your own time, we turn it into impact.
who we are
In the spring of 2023, during my battle with throat cancer, I started opening my social media posts with a simple, lighthearted “hey buddie.” What began as a way to share updates and manage my own stress turned into something much bigger, thanks to the outpouring of encouragement from friends and family.
Chilling in 1 of 7 weekly chemo (cisplatin) treatments. Treatments took around 3.5, 4 hours.
My cancer was caused by HPV (human papillomavirus), which is now preventable through vaccination. HPV causes many cancers and is the leading cause of cervical cancer.
Strapped onto radiation table for 1 of 33 daily treatments. They took less than 15 minutes. Mask was so tight that I couldn’t open my eyes. (Sorry not sorry for the nip in the pic.)
After telling my story, I learned that three hesitant families chose to vaccinate their kids. That wasn’t something I planned or set out to do, but those unintended outcomes made me realize that sharing your journey can change lives.
Not my time cancer. Not my time.
That realization inspired me to create hey buddie as a nonprofit in 2024. Our mission is broad and simple: to back the small, community nonprofits that often get overlooked, and to remind people that even small acts of support add up to good vibes and real results.
My family was with me at my last radiation treatment, supporting as always.
Ringing that bell felt SO good. Tears of joy and worry. Treatment is over but what comes next?
real results in action
“When neighbors gather, kindness shines.”
$583 of goods and a couple of hours time with neighbors to help create 243 Warm Feet Warm Heart Packs for unhoused Calgarians.
Local grade school students wrote some heart warming cards to include in the packs. Love it!
“I had no job, no home, no hope.”
$640 donated to Hope Mission. Every $2.70 donated gives a plate of food to those in need. That’s 224 plates of food. Talk about a little going a long way.
“It may feel like a small thing, but it can be life changing…”
$1,013 in back to school supplies donated to an initiative by Parkland Cares & Bonavista in support of Closer to Home.
gear up, give back
apparel with purpose
Every hoodie, trucker hat, or beanie spreads good vibes in the community. As an added bonus, hoodies are warm, soft, and comfy. It’s like a little snuggle.
Profits help pay hey buddies bills, support community nonprofits, and fuel the positivity we’re creating together.