Shadow Buddies Foundation Celebrates 30 Years!
Since 1995, The Shadow Buddies Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Kansas City, has been bringing smiles, hope, and companionship to medically challenged children across the country and around the world in the form of cuddly, plush Buddies. When children are faced with a health care challenge, they need a friend to bring along on their journey.
Our Shadow Buddies can be there to help your child feel safe and secure during a frightening medical experience. These plush pals help your child understand that no matter what type of illness they may have, they are never alone. Your child can proudly proclaim they have a friend “just like me.”
Shadow Buddies Foundation
Buddy of the Month
July is here! Meet our very special Buddies of the Month. Introducing Cleft Lip (Palate) Buddy. Throughout the month, we'll be working with communities all over the country to connect kiddos in need with a Buddy of their very own.
Join us for this free event! Saturday July, 12, 2025 from 9am-12pm
Join us July 31st at 7:00pm for Charity Bingo at Hamburger Mary’s
Shadow Buddies Foundation’s 30 Year Anniversary Gala
Giving
Help us meet our fundraising goal for 2025!
View + shop our collection of customizable buddies.
Friday September 19, 2025
Learn more about our mission + contribute to our cause.
Who We Are
A children’s charity organization dedicated to illumination, compassion, and emotional support through the education of children and adults regarding illness, disability, or medical treatments.
Our Mission
The mission of the Shadow Buddies Foundation is to provide emotional support through education regarding illness, disability, or medical treatments. The foundation accomplishes this through unique programs designed to enhance the lives of children and adults. In pursuit of that mission, the foundation will continually raise funds, develop new programs and build relationships between organizations with complimentary goals.
Our Goal
Our goal is to help children understand their medical conditions and act as comforting companion that kids can share their experiences and treatments. A Shadow Buddy brings comfort and compassion to children while they undergo treatment for their illnesses or conditions.
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