"When you see a kid that maybe just saw something horrible that some of us can't even imagine, they get these shadow buddies, and their face just lights up and they're very excited," KCPD Officer Brian Caniglia said.

The Shadow Buddies Foundation was listed by Ezvid Wiki as one of six Midwestern organizations helping children thrive. Other organizations listed were Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest, Children & Families of Iowa, Minnesota Reading Corps, Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin, and Children's Hunger Alliance. Founded in 2011, Ezvid Wiki was the world's first video wiki, and is now among the top 3,000 websites in the United States.

A special benefit this week benefits the Shadow Buddies Foundation, a local non-profit group that helps kids cope with unimaginable health issues. 24 years ago, Marty Postlethwait made the first "shadow buddy" for her son, Miles, who was born with congenital health issues. 'Shadow buddies' are dolls designed to give sick children a friend who can share their journey.

Oklahoma's Own News 9 reports on how Paul George of the OKC Thunder is making a difference. Paul George wants to help provide comfort to children who are experiencing a traumatic experience by making sure EMSA vehicles are equipped with the "Super Buddy" doll. The dolls are given to children difficult situations which also gives the child the opportunity to connect with Paul George.

Since its founding,1.6 million Shadow Buddies have been distributed worldwide in 19 different countries and all 50 states. The organization has worked with 178 hospitals as well as other charities and organizations benefiting kids. The Shadow Buddies product line now includes Buddies that represent 31 medical and emotional conditions, providing kids with comfort and emotional support while fostering compassion and awareness of differences.

Cleveland.com sits down with T.J. Carrie to discuss the scar that opened his heart and made the man and player he is today along with his partnership with Shadow Buddies.

Fox 4 KC covers the 2018 Shadow Buddies Fantasy Flight on Saturday, December 8, 2018. 50 local children with life-challenging illnesses that wee transported to the North Pole and a winter wonderland on behalf of the United Airlines employees based in Kansas City and the Shadow Buddies Foundation.

KCTV-5 shares the story of one mother who turned her personal tragedy into a superhero legacy with the help of The Shadow Buddies.

KC Cares shares stories of local nonprofits in an effort to connect them with the community. Listen to the podcast from October 18, 2018, featuring Shadow Buddies and some other great nonprofits in KC!

Shadow Buddies Foundation is making a significant impact on the lives of children battling medical illnesses and disabilities by providing them with a unique best friend.