The Virtual Stuffed Animal Fundraiser Your School Will Love!

Students raise funds online, earn Buddy Coins for donations, and experience the magic of Build-A-Buddy on a special Buddy Stuffing and Prize Day. No money to collect. No products to deliver. Just pure fundraising joy.

TB&D Member Access · Virtual + In-Person Experience

How It Works

Three simple steps to fundraising success.

1

Register & Invite

Register your students and invite family and friends to support the fundraiser using our easy-to-use online platform. Sharing is simple.

2

Earn Buddy Coins

Students earn “Buddy Coins” for every donation received. Watch the coins add up and the excitement build throughout the campaign.

3

Choose Prizes

Students choose their prize from a wide variety including electronics, their favorite Build-A-Buddy stuffed animal, and more. Everyone wins.

The Make-A-Buddy Experience

We bring the magic directly to your school on Buddy Stuffing and Prize Day.

BuddiesRUs Build-A-Buddy machine at school for virtual stuffed animal fundraiser

16″ Department Store-Quality Buddy

Soft, huggable, full of personality. Students earn a premium stuffed animal that becomes a keepsake they’ll treasure.

Birth Certificate & Wishing Star

Every buddy comes with an official birth certificate and a wishing star — making it extra special and memorable.

Custom Outfit Option

Students can add a custom t-shirt or outfit to personalize their buddy. Make it uniquely theirs.

Teachers & Classrooms Win Too

Top sellers earn recognition, and classroom winners receive special prizes. School-wide celebration of success.

Why Choose BuddiesRUs

The complete virtual fundraiser experience.

Unique & Fun

Unique, Fun Experience

Students love the online fundraiser. The on-site Buddy Stuffing and Prize Day creates a memorable school event that families celebrate. It’s engaging, interactive, and unforgettable.

Zero Hassle

No Money to Collect

All donations are collected online. Volunteers never handle cash. Accounting is automatic. Reconciliation is instant. Say goodbye to money collection headaches.

Turnkey

No Products to Deliver

We bring everything. We set up. We run the event. You celebrate the wins. No inventory, no shipping, no logistics nightmares — just pure fundraising joy.

TB&D Exclusive

Our Exclusive Offers

Top Sellers earn a Custom School Logo Buddy — a premium keepsake featuring your school’s unique logo that recognizes student achievement. Plus, ask about our “Buddy for Everyone” Program to ensure all students experience the magic.

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Custom School Logo Buddy available for top sellers. Buddy for Everyone Program details on request.

How You Can Run It
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Up to 60% Profit100% Online

BuddiesRUs is a completely virtual fundraiser. Students register online, invite supporters, earn Buddy Coins from donations, and then we bring the magic to your school for an in-person Buddy Stuffing and Prize Day celebration. The best of both worlds — digital convenience with an unforgettable in-person event.

Ready for a Fundraiser Your Students Will Never Forget?

BuddiesRUs combines easy online fundraising with an unforgettable in-school event. Students stay engaged, families love participating, and your school earns up to 60% profit with zero hassle.

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