Fallen Law Enforcement Officers’ Surviving Spouse and Colleagues to Ride in 2017 Police Unity Tour To Honor Fallen Officers and to Raise $7,000
Four members of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department and the surviving wife of their fallen colleague who was killed in the line of duty in 2011 will participate in the 2017 Police Unity Tour. The Police Unity Tour is an annual fundraising event in which...Cops for a Cure Donates $5,000 to Loran Smith Center
On February 10, 2016, Melissa Christian (Buddy Christian Foundation), Sgt. Richard McDougald (Athens-Clarke County Police Department), and a contingent of other Athens-Clarke County Police Department employees presented a $5,000 check to the Loran Smith Center for...Fallen Law Enforcement Officers’ Surviving Spouse and Colleagues to Ride in 2016 Police Unity Tour To Honor Fallen Officers and to Raise $15,000
Nine members of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department and the surviving wife of their fallen colleague who was killed in the line of duty in 2011 will participate in the 2016 Police Unity Tour. The Police Unity Tour is an annual fundraising event in which members...Buddy Kit Livesavers Named Officers of the Year
Each January the Athens-Clarke County Police Department names an officer the “Sworn Employe of the Year” for an extraordinary act of heroism or service. Last Thursday, the agency deviated from the norm – they named TWO officers of the year. Congratulations to Chris...Fallen Law Enforcement Officers’ Families and Colleagues to Ride in 2015 Police Unity Tour
Two surviving family members of fallen law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty and some of Athens-Clarke County Police Department’s finest will join thousands of other bicyclists from across the country to ride in the 2015 Police Unity Tour. The...Cops for a Cure Donates $8,000 to Loran Smith Center
On November 13, 2014, Melissa Christian (Buddy Christian Foundation CEO), Sgt. Richard McDougald (Athens-Clarke County Police Department), and a contingent of other Athens-Clarke County Police Department employees presented an $8,000 check to the Loran Smith Center...
Buddy Christian Foundation Presents Kits to the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office
On November 11, 2014, the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office received a grant donation of 20 Buddy Kits from the Buddy Christian Foundation. Melissa Christian, executive director of the Buddy Christian Foundation, presented the 20 Buddy Kits to Sheriff Ira Edwards, Jr....Athens-Clarke Police Officers Save Another Life Using a Buddy Kit
On September 28, 2014, multiple Athens-Clarke County police officers working as a team helped save a life using tools found in their department issued Buddy Kits. Just after midnight the evening of the Georgia vs. Tennessee football game, officers responded to Cloud,...2014 Buddy Christian Memorial 5K Run/Walk
rint a Paper Registration Form | Print a Flyer to Post The Buddy Christian Foundation will host the 2014 Buddy Christian Memorial Run/Walk on October 11th at Athens First United Methodist Church in Athens, Georgia. This run/walk will help raise money for the Buddy...Donate Online