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...2014 Police Unity Tour
Lieutenant David Gabriel, from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, and Melissa Christian, Executive Director of the Buddy Christian Foundation, will ride in the 2014 Police Unity Tour. This will be the third year in a row that they have ridden the Tour....Raise the Steaks Fundraiser
Come join us for dinner at Buddy’s favorite restaurant, Logan’s Roadhouse, on July 31st from 4pm to 10pm to help raise money for the Foundation. Click here to get your ticket! How does it work? Simply enjoy a great meal at Logan’s Roadhouse, present the attached...Christopher Dewitt Awarded the Buddy Christian Life Saving Award
On January 11, 2014, Melissa Christian presented Officer Christopher Dewitt with the Buddy Christian Life Saving Award for using a Buddy Kit to help save a life. On January 5, 2014, Athens-Clarke County Police Officers responded to a stabbing that had just occurred at...Athens-Clarke County Police Department Deploying 200 Buddy Kits
On November 1, 2013, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department purchased 200 Buddy Kits. Today, the Department began training its officers to provide Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS). Melissa Christian and her children, Callie and Wyatt, were on-hand to...Donate Online