good vibes for the world,

real results for community

hey buddie is about 2 things:

spreading good vibes

With so much going on in the world, worry and anxiety can take over. That’s why we want to spread good vibes—little things to brighten your day with positivity and a bit of levity.

From inspiring quotes to classic dad jokes (the eye-roll kind, obviously), we’re here to create moments that make you smile. Because sometimes, a good vibe is exactly what you need.

creating real results

We know how tough it is to feel alone when life gets heavy. That’s why we support community nonprofits helping people—especially youth—find belonging, safety, and tools to keep going. We leave the care to the experts and focus on helping them with funding and by sharing their incredible work.

How do we do it?

good vibes are spread using a mix of Dad jokes, cringe comedy, and inspirational posts on social media. The carousel below is a sampling of has hey buddies latest Instagram posts. Follow us at @hey.buddie.2024 so you don’t miss out.

good vibes are also spread with our apparel. Our happy face logo and optional good vibes quote on the back brighten everyone’s day.

real results for your community is achieved using a play-win-give fundraising strategy. Play games where you have a chance to win some extra cash and donate to a community nonprofit at the same time.

Keep scrolling to learn more.

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#heybuddie #goodvibes #loloreyeroll #realreaults #communitynonprofit #cringecomedy
#heybuddie #goodvibes #loloreyeroll #realreaults #communitynonprofit #cringecomedy
HOLY CRAP!! Thanks to your generous donations and support, we’re blowing our fundraising goal for Gloves Not Guns out of the water. Crazy how it works sometimes….and I love it! TJ and team at GNG need these funds to keep the program goin
HOLY CRAP!! Thanks to your generous donations and support, we’re blowing our fundraising goal for Gloves Not Guns out of the water. Crazy how it works sometimes….and I love it! TJ and team at GNG need these funds to keep the program going. These kids need the program more than many of you know. Probably more than many of them know. Like. Share. Comment. Join the 50/50 draw. Buy some apparel. It all helps! #heybuddie #glovesnotgunsboxing #goodvibes #realresults #blowitoutofthewater #communitynonprofit
NHL 🏒 playoffs are right around the corner. Match-ups are confirmed. 5 Canadian 🍁teams are competing. It’s gonna be a FANTASTIC playoff. Enter our 50/50 pool today to get your spot. They are limited. Click the Office Pools link in our bio to
NHL 🏒 playoffs are right around the corner. Match-ups are confirmed. 5 Canadian 🍁teams are competing. It’s gonna be a FANTASTIC playoff. Enter our 50/50 pool today to get your spot. They are limited. Click the Office Pools link in our bio to enter. #heybuddie #goodvibes #nhlplayoffs #realresults #communitynonprofit
You can’t help but be proud of these kids. They are working HARD to change their lives. And I can tell ya from experience, changing isn’t easy. But, they’re lucky to have TJ and the rest of the GNG team there to care and help. #insp
You can’t help but be proud of these kids. They are working HARD to change their lives. And I can tell ya from experience, changing isn’t easy. But, they’re lucky to have TJ and the rest of the GNG team there to care and help. #inspiring #incredible #heybuddie #glovesnotgunsboxing #realreaults #goodvibes #communitynonprofit
Another 50/50 in the books and another $140 raised for a nonprofit. When the winner lets me know who they want it donated to, I’ll update you all. #heybuddie #realresults #goodvibes #communitynonprofit #themasters
Another 50/50 in the books and another $140 raised for a nonprofit. When the winner lets me know who they want it donated to, I’ll update you all. #heybuddie #realresults #goodvibes #communitynonprofit #themasters
Good times @hey.buddie.2024. Not only do we have some great looking and feel good apparel, we’re helping our friends @glovesnotgunsboxing . All donations to hey buddie until May3 (GNG’s fight night @olympusboxingclub ) will be re-donated
Good times @hey.buddie.2024. Not only do we have some great looking and feel good apparel, we’re helping our friends @glovesnotgunsboxing . All donations to hey buddie until May3 (GNG’s fight night @olympusboxingclub ) will be re-donated to GNG; including profits from apparel sales. Our goal is to raise $1,000. With $300 in the bank, we’re already 30% there. Plus, hey buddie will be selling 50/50 tickets for $2 each. 50% to the winner. 50% to GNG. More details coming in a day or 2. #heybuddie #goodvibes #realresults #glovesnotgunsboxing #communitynonprofit
Can you tell I'm pushing this pool? I really want to get 30+ people to enter. I mean, who can't use $300? I certainly can. There are lots of nonprofits out there that'd be more than happy with the same. Enter. Like. Share. I appreciate anything you c
Can you tell I'm pushing this pool? I really want to get 30+ people to enter. I mean, who can't use $300? I certainly can. There are lots of nonprofits out there that'd be more than happy with the same. Enter. Like. Share. I appreciate anything you can do! #heybuddie #goodvibes #realresults #themasters #golf #communitynonprofit
2025 Masters gets going on Thu. hey buddie has its 50/50Masters pool ready to go. Click the link in our bio (heybuddie.org) to enter. We’re wanting 30 entrants. That would total $600 💰. The winner gets $300 💵; a pretty nice return on $20 in 4 days. $300 💵 can do a lot of things - pay some bills, get that pair of shoes you’ve wanted, spoil yourself with a night out. 😁PLUS, a nonprofit of their choice will get the other $300. Talk about a win-win 🎖️🎖️. While you’re on our site, checkout our selection of hoodies and tee’s. They’re pretty sharp 😎. Do hey buddie and the nonprofit that’s gonna get a nice donation a favour: comment, like, or share this post. I know there’s a lot of people in our great city that would love a chance to win some cash AND help a nonprofit. Thanks for your support. I appreciate you. #heybuddie #goodvibes #realresults #communitynonprofit #themasters #golf
Is The Masters the official opening of golf season? Perhaps. Either way, it is the first of 4 majors every year and hey buddie has another 50/50 pool for you and your friends to enter. Enter. Share. Like. It all helps. We wanna get as many entrants a
Is The Masters the official opening of golf season? Perhaps. Either way, it is the first of 4 majors every year and hey buddie has another 50/50 pool for you and your friends to enter. Enter. Share. Like. It all helps. We wanna get as many entrants as possible so any help (enter, forward, like, or share) you can give is appreciated! #heybuddie #themasters #golf #goodvibes #realresults #communitynonprofit
Is The Masters weekend the official opening of golf season? Perhaps. We do know it’s the first of 4 Majors every year. If I don’t get a chance to watch it I’ll certainly catch the hi-lites. There’s no doubt I’ll particip
Is The Masters weekend the official opening of golf season? Perhaps. We do know it’s the first of 4 Majors every year. If I don’t get a chance to watch it I’ll certainly catch the hi-lites. There’s no doubt I’ll participate in this pool. It’s a great chance to put a few bucks in your pocket AND help a nonprofit!’. Talk about a win-win! #heybuddie #themasters #golf #goodvibes #realresults #communitynonprofit
#heybuddie #goodvibes #realresults #getout #glovesnotgunsboxing #whatsyourthing
It can be tough to support everything that needs support. Gloves Not Guns is a worthy cause. If supporting financially isn’t the right thing for you, like, follow, comment, share. It all helps. #glovesnotgunsboxing #heybuddie #goodvibes #realresults #everyonedeservesachancedeserves
I don’t know if this is the most impactful election ever, but it certainly is an important one. We all need to get out and vote. We all have our reasons for voting who we vote for. I’ll agree with some and not others. That’s ok. We&
I don’t know if this is the most impactful election ever, but it certainly is an important one. We all need to get out and vote. We all have our reasons for voting who we vote for. I’ll agree with some and not others. That’s ok. We’re allowed, encouraged, to have different opinions. Three big factors for me are 1) family, 2) community, and 3) country. The question becomes: Which party do I feel, overall, will make life better for my family, community, and country? As of today, I’m not certain on the answer. Thee world is pretty chaotic and politicians aren’t known for their honesty. I’ll read the parties platforms and watch them in the media while asking the questions “which party will make life better for my family, community, and country?” BUT DAMMIT. JUST VOTE! (Apologies to X 92.9 on the sign. Turns out the the sign can’t save a wrister from a U18 hockey player.😏) #justvotedammit #FederalElection2025 #JustVote #canadianpolitics #vote
Hobbies. Thanks Mom. Thanks Dad. Miss you both.
Hobbies. Thanks Mom. Thanks Dad. Miss you both.
Super stoked our hoodies have arrived. Jig Promo Wear did an awesome 😎 job! Their 247 hoodies are super soft and comfy. The graphics are crisp with colours that pop. All revenues generated from sales go to cover hey buddies operational expenses. Any
Super stoked our hoodies have arrived. Jig Promo Wear did an awesome 😎 job! Their 247 hoodies are super soft and comfy. The graphics are crisp with colours that pop. All revenues generated from sales go to cover hey buddies operational expenses. Any excess will go a community nonprofit. By my count that’s at least 3 reasons to buy one: look great, feel awesome, and supporting community nonprofits. What’s better than that…in a hoodie 😉. Our website (link in bio) has more info. Or comment below and we’ll figure out the details. #heybuddie #goodvibes #hoodies #jigpromowear #supportnonprofits #realresults
1st reel of me talking about what hey buddie is about. Keep your eye out for more. hey buddies crusade is giving everybody a safe place to be until everywhere is a safe place to be. Help us get there by joining one of our fundraisers (web link in bio), commenting about great community nonprofits, share, like, listen and read our stories, or share yours. They will fill your bucket. #heybuddie #goodvibes #realresults #community #safeplace
4 pm draft on Sun. $40 entry fee. hey buddie will make sure it’s 50% will go to an awesome and deserving community cause. It’s what we do! Click the link in my bio to enter. You don’t need to know anything about baseball. Yahoo will
4 pm draft on Sun. $40 entry fee. hey buddie will make sure it’s 50% will go to an awesome and deserving community cause. It’s what we do! Click the link in my bio to enter. You don’t need to know anything about baseball. Yahoo will autograft for you. #baseballpool #heybuddie #goodvibes #realresults #thanksdallas
Gloves Not Guns. A more than worthy cause. hey buddie re-donated the $75 Jared donated to us from the 4 Nations Cup. Head over to their site (link in bio) to learn more. If you can help out in any way, please do. Even if it’s simply spreading t
Gloves Not Guns. A more than worthy cause. hey buddie re-donated the $75 Jared donated to us from the 4 Nations Cup. Head over to their site (link in bio) to learn more. If you can help out in any way, please do. Even if it’s simply spreading the word. #glovesnotgunsboxing #supportyouth #heybuddie #goodvibes #realresults #community
Charlie is definitely growing and will be a big dog with a heart of gold and kind, old soul. The type that would order a crueller from #timhortons 😂 on a scale of 1-10, how cute am I? Vote below to let me know. #charliethedog #heybuddie #therapydogi
Charlie is definitely growing and will be a big dog with a heart of gold and kind, old soul. The type that would order a crueller from #timhortons 😂 on a scale of 1-10, how cute am I? Vote below to let me know. #charliethedog #heybuddie #therapydogintraining #oldsoul #goodvibes
#heybuddie #goodvibes #glovesnotgunsboxing #realresults #communitynonprofit #atriskyouth
#heybuddie #goodvibes #loloreyeroll #realreaults #communitynonprofit #cringecomedy HOLY CRAP!! Thanks to your generous donations and support, we’re blowing our fundraising goal for Gloves Not Guns out of the water. Crazy how it works sometimes….and I love it! TJ and team at GNG need these funds to keep the program goin NHL 🏒 playoffs are right around the corner. Match-ups are confirmed. 5 Canadian 🍁teams are competing. It’s gonna be a FANTASTIC playoff. Enter our 50/50 pool today to get your spot. They are limited. Click the Office Pools link in our bio to You can’t help but be proud of these kids. They are working HARD to change their lives. And I can tell ya from experience, changing isn’t easy. But, they’re lucky to have TJ and the rest of the GNG team there to care and help. #insp Another 50/50 in the books and another $140 raised for a nonprofit. When the winner lets me know who they want it donated to, I’ll update you all. #heybuddie #realresults #goodvibes #communitynonprofit #themasters Good times @hey.buddie.2024. Not only do we have some great looking and feel good apparel, we’re helping our friends @glovesnotgunsboxing . All donations to hey buddie until May3 (GNG’s fight night @olympusboxingclub ) will be re-donated Can you tell I'm pushing this pool? I really want to get 30+ people to enter. I mean, who can't use $300? I certainly can. There are lots of nonprofits out there that'd be more than happy with the same. Enter. Like. Share. I appreciate anything you c
2025 Masters gets going on Thu. hey buddie has its 50/50Masters pool ready to go. Click the link in our bio (heybuddie.org) to enter. We’re wanting 30 entrants. That would total $600 💰. The winner gets $300 💵; a pretty nice return on $20 in 4
Is The Masters the official opening of golf season? Perhaps. Either way, it is the first of 4 majors every year and hey buddie has another 50/50 pool for you and your friends to enter. Enter. Share. Like. It all helps. We wanna get as many entrants a Is The Masters weekend the official opening of golf season? Perhaps. We do know it’s the first of 4 Majors every year. If I don’t get a chance to watch it I’ll certainly catch the hi-lites. There’s no doubt I’ll particip
#heybuddie #goodvibes #realresults #getout #glovesnotgunsboxing #whatsyourthing
It can be tough to support everything that needs support. Gloves Not Guns is a worthy cause. If supporting financially isn’t the right thing for you, like, follow, comment, share. It all helps. #glovesnotgunsboxing #heybuddie #goodvibes #realre
I don’t know if this is the most impactful election ever, but it certainly is an important one. We all need to get out and vote. We all have our reasons for voting who we vote for. I’ll agree with some and not others. That’s ok. We& Hobbies. Thanks Mom. Thanks Dad. Miss you both. Super stoked our hoodies have arrived. Jig Promo Wear did an awesome 😎 job! Their 247 hoodies are super soft and comfy. The graphics are crisp with colours that pop. All revenues generated from sales go to cover hey buddies operational expenses. Any
1st reel of me talking about what hey buddie is about. Keep your eye out for more. hey buddies crusade is giving everybody a safe place to be until everywhere is a safe place to be. Help us get there by joining one of our fundraisers (web link in bio
4 pm draft on Sun. $40 entry fee. hey buddie will make sure it’s 50% will go to an awesome and deserving community cause. It’s what we do! Click the link in my bio to enter. You don’t need to know anything about baseball. Yahoo will Gloves Not Guns. A more than worthy cause. hey buddie re-donated the $75 Jared donated to us from the 4 Nations Cup. Head over to their site (link in bio) to learn more. If you can help out in any way, please do. Even if it’s simply spreading t Charlie is definitely growing and will be a big dog with a heart of gold and kind, old soul. The type that would order a crueller from #timhortons 😂 on a scale of 1-10, how cute am I? Vote below to let me know. #charliethedog #heybuddie #therapydogi

check out our play-win-give fundraising strategy

Play
Get involved by joining one of our exciting 50/50 pools for just $2. Sign-up to our community, visit our site regularly, or follow us on social (@hey.buddie.2024) for the latest games.

Win
Win 50% of the entry fees. A little extra cash never hurt—whether it's to cover a bill, snag that item you want, or treat yourself. Get in the game today!

Give
The other 50% is donated to a community nonprofit chosen by the winner, turning every play into real results that make a difference.

Real Results

Below are some of the nonprofits & charities we’ve helped, because of you.

Together, we ARE making a difference.

Bow View Ringette

Bow View Ringette was chosen by the winner of our 50/50 US Open to receive 50% of fees. Their goalie academy teaches the young athletes as much about resiliency as stopping the ring. They used the $160 to help purchase new goalie equipment for their young athletes.

iNN FROM THE COLD

iNN FROM THE COLD helps families overcome obstacles that can lead to cycles of homelessness. hey buddie used your donations to purchase 156 pairs of socks for X92.9’s Sox that Rock campaign, cause everyone deserves warm feet.

hey buddies NHL Regular Season Pool

Our inaugural hockey pool has 21 entrants. Each paid $20 to enter. The winner receives 50% of the fees AND they get to choose a nonprofit to donate the other 50%. Stay tuned to hear which nonprofit is chosen to receive $210.

everybody deserves a chance

Gloves not Guns is helping at risk youths get their lives back on track. Founder TJ Sheehan and team are helping these kids get out of the gang life. They provide a place that cares about who they are, not the mistakes they’ve made. They are changing lives. They are saving lives. hey buddie donated $75 from our 4 Nations Cup pool to help their cause.

my buddies MLB Pool

Dallas, one of the best guys I know, is running a MLB pool. He’s going to donate 50% of the entry fees to hey buddie. 14 entrants at $40 each means hey buddie will have $280 to donate to a worthy community nonprofit. It fills my bucket to think about it. Pretty awesome support.

who we are

“hey buddie” started as a simple salutation I used in the spring of 2023 while sharing updates with friends and family on social media during my fight with throat cancer. Posting about my journey helped me process the stress, and the outpouring of support I received was truly incredible. It made a huge difference.

My cancer was caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection that can cause throat (what I had) and genital cancers, and is the leading cause of cervical cancer. The good news is HPV cancers and health problems are now 100% preventable. Since 2007, Canada has offered HPV immunizations, now part of routine school vaccinations.

After reading my story, three families told me they’d had their kids vaccinated. That really moved me. My story, shared with no grand intentions, may have saved lives. It was a reminder of how small actions can create ripples that spread far and wide.

In early 2024, inspired by that ripple effect, I registered hey buddie as a nonprofit organization. Our approach is a little different—we don’t focus on a single cause. Instead, we’re here to support them all, especially the small, community-driven NPOs where a little does make an impact.

At hey buddie, we believe that everyone needs help from time to time and that little things DO go a long way. Together, we will make a difference.

Mike

meet Mike, our Founder and CEO

Mike’s life has been a journey shaped by numerous traumatic events. From experiencing abuse as a kid, binge drinking starting at 14, his fathers sudden death in a sensational industrial fire, a heart attack in 2017, and a fight against cancer in 2023, Mike’s been through a few things.

The heart attack shifted his outlook on life. Climbing the corporate ladder took a backseat to family and friends. They became his priority.

Cancer, however, changed his perspective entirely. What started as a suspected throat infection turned into a battle that made him confront the possibility of having less than five years to live. Not see his daughter graduate high school. After some time in a depression, he decided to dedicate a large part of the life he had left to helping others.

Then came hope—his throat cancer was beatable with an 85-90% success rate. (Yup. Quite a roller coaster.) Now he’d have even more time to help others while growing old alongside his family.

The cancer journey opened up another world too. He began to remember some of the details of the abuse experienced as a child. He eventually needed to see a therapist to help cope. It’s hard to put into words how her work helped him understand who he was. It changed him.

In a weird way, cancer was a blessing.

Mike’s experiences fueled the creation of hey buddie, where he channels his passion for making meaningful impact by creating good vibes & stronger communities.

hey buddie apparel

In the spirit of spreading good vibes, we’re proud to have tee’s, and hoodies for purchase. They all come with our logo on the chest and social tag on the sleeve. You can also add a good vibes quote to the back. (Hats coming soon.)

All revenue earned from apparel sales will be used to pay hey buddie operational expenses. Any excess will be used to support hey buddie or community nonprofits.