Your Stories

  Dear Bright Buddies Community, I want to take a moment to share some important updates with our beloved families and supporters to ensure clarity about our mission and commitment to you. Bright Buddies was born in 2017 out of a deeply personal mission. As a single father of two children, one of whom has been diagnosed with ADHD, and with a nephew on the autism spectrum, I’ve walked the same path as many of you. My journey with Bright Buddies has always been about helping families like mine—raising awareness, promoting acceptance, and creating solutions that truly support our community....

  At Bright Buddies, we believe that every child, regardless of ability, deserves respect, love, and the opportunity to thrive. Recently, Gus Walz, a 17-year-old with a nonverbal learning disorder, anxiety, and ADHD, showed us the power of love and support during a deeply personal moment at the Democratic National Convention. His heartfelt reaction to his father’s speech touched many, but it also led to unfortunate bullying online—a reminder of why our mission is so critical.     Children like Gus face enough challenges without being subjected to online hate. Bullying, whether in person or online, is never acceptable. It...