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 back quote 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.
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 following us on social (@hey.buddie.2024) for the latest games.
Win
Win 50% of the entry fees. A little extra cash doesn’t 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.
With your help, 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.
