Who We Are

We’re Clint and Ashley — high school sweethearts, parents of four amazing kids, and the team behind the Buddy-a-Thon Fundraiser.

Our journey originally began in the Haunted Attraction industry, where we operated a haunted house in Eagle Mountain and fell in love with creating fun, immersive, and memorable experiences for families and our community. After a serious car accident, we had to put much of life and business on hold for a season. As we began to get things going again, we were introduced to The Bear Factory and quickly fell in love with their plush products and wanted to share this experience with families here in Utah.

During an event at the Mountain America Expo Center, an educator asked if we had ever considered incorporating the plush experience into a school fundraiser. That simple question sparked an idea that would eventually grow into the Buddy-a-Thon Fundraiser.

We began working with local schools in and around our community and quickly realized that many were searching for fundraising programs that were not only effective, but also fun, meaningful, and engaging for students and families. Educators and school leaders work incredibly hard to support their students, staff, and their educational programs, often while balancing limited resources and growing needs. As we continued to develop and refine our program, we wanted to create something that would bring communities together, reignite excitement around fundraising, and create an experience that felt fun, rewarding, and meaningful for everyone involved.

That’s why we created the Buddy-a-Thon Fundraiser.

We believe fundraising should be more than simply asking for donations — it should be an experience students never forget.

We wanted to combine hands-on excitement with a meaningful fundraiser — giving students the opportunity to earn their very own eco-friendly plush Buddy, outfits, and prizes, all while helping support their school.

Beyond raising funds, our goal is to create an experience students genuinely look forward to. Many of our plush Buddies are made from recycled plastic bottles, helping promote environmental responsibility while creating paw-sitive moments, lasting memories, and smiles throughout the fundraiser.

From our high-energy kickoff assembly and easy-to-use online fundraising platform to our unforgettable on-campus Stuffing Party celebration, we strive to make fundraising simple for schools, exciting for students, and rewarding for the entire community — one Buddy at a time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

General

What is the Buddy-a-Thon?

The Buddy-a-Thon is a fun, donation-based school fundraiser where students earn exciting rewards while raising money for their school. There are no products to sell and no door-to-door fundraising. Instead, students simply share their personal fundraising link with family and friends, anywhere in the world, inviting them to support their school through an online donation.

As students reach fundraising milestones, they earn exciting prizes along the way. After the fundraiser concludes, we return for our signature Stuffing Party, where qualifying students build, stuff, and personalize their very own Buddy.

How does the fundraiser work?

Students register online with the help of a parent or guardian and receive their own personal fundraising page. They simply share their fundraising link by text, email, or social media with family and friends who they think would like to support their school.

Every student who registers and shares their link with at least 10 people earns the Golden Ticket Prizes. As donations come in, students unlock additional prizes based on the fundraising milestones they achieve.

What makes this different from other fundraisers?

The Buddy-a-Thon focuses on experiences instead of selling products. Students do not need to collect money, deliver orders, or go door-to-door.

Our online fundraising platform allows friends and family from anywhere in the world to support the fundraiser in just a few clicks. The fundraiser concludes with an exciting Stuffing Party, giving students a memorable reward for helping their school.

How long does the fundraiser last?

Typically the Buddy-a-Thon will run for two weeks, with the option to extend into a third week if needed. This keeps excitement high while giving families plenty of time to participate.

What percentage of the money does the school keep?

Schools receive 50% of every dollar raised as a profit check, which is typically delivered within seven business days after the fundraiser ends. An additional 30% of the funds directly benefit students through prizes and incentives, including our eco-friendly plush Buddies, outfits, voice boxes, Golden Ticket prizes, teacher rewards, and the entire fundraising experience. In total, 80% of every dollar raised directly benefits the students and our schools.

Parent Questions

How do I register my student?

Registration is quick and easy and typically takes less than five minutes. Simply scan the QR code on your Parent Letter and click the registration link at the bottom of the page. From there, you'll create your student's profile, select their Buddy and outfit choices, and you'll be ready to share your personalized fundraising link with family and friends who would like to support your school.

What if my child doesn't want to participate?

Participation is completely optional. Donations can still be made to the school without it being linked to a student

How do I track my child's progress?

Parents can track donations through the online platform and the students link.

Can donations be split or shared between siblings at the school?

Absolutely! If a donor would like a single donation to count toward multiple students, we're happy to help. Simply include each student's name, grade, and teacher when making the donation, along with how you would like the donation divided. We'll make sure each student receives the appropriate credit toward their fundraising total and prizes.

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