B.U.D'S Foundation: Bikers United to Defend driving Safely

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B.U.D'S Foundation: Bikers United to Defend driving Safely

Providing financial, emotional resources, outreach resources to those in need when possible! A COMMITMENT TO AWARENESS! SAFETY! EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY AND TRAINING!

Vision Statement:

B.U.D.’S Foundation is a nationally recognized not-for profit foundation that provides advocacy and support for the safety of the motorcycle community through its expertise of outlets in safety, awareness, insurance needs, emotional and financial support whenever possible. Mission Statement:

Bringing Awareness & Safety to the Riding community through established outlets of rider education and training while Encouraging Injured Survivors and Families of the Fallen riding community. SUPPORTING INJURED SURVIVORS AND FAMILIES OF FALLEN WHENEVER POSSIBLE! We use our tools of servitude and benevolence to RAISE AWARENESS ON SAFETY ON THE ROAD AND COMMUNITY, to interact and support injured riders, fatality victims’ families, and other riders, the less fortunate, those hospitalized, and need support, prayer, and or counseling whenever they notify us. We believe these things work better when uniting with riders, other groups, independents, families, and clubs. The B.U.D.’S Foundation welcome positive support. For more information or if you would like to become a part of B.U.D.’S Foundation, please contact us. We welcome Riders and Non-Riders to join this company. Go to the website
www.budsfoundation.org or contact us at B.U.D.’S Foundation- Bikers United to Defend driving Safely; PO Box 1743; Wilson NC 27894 at 919-341-9825 or Toll Free 800-439-5280!

10/13/2026

This Sunday ride to Johnson Chapel Church in Elm City NC! See you there

09/13/2026

🏍️ Keeping it Real on the Road: Integrity, Safety, and the B.U.D.’S Foundation Mission

How does a safety-focused, grassroots nonprofit maintain its soul when the pressure to blend into corporate models is everywhere?

At B.U.D.’S Foundation (Bikers United to Defend Driving Safely), our work was born out of real life, deep honor, and a tragic loss. Founded in loving memory of Marine veteran PFC Marcellus Farmer IV ("Bud"), our mission has never been about flashy public relations or chasing corporate trends—it is about real riders, real families, and real lives on the line.
Drawing from the timeless blueprint of 1st John, true organizational integrity means refusing to conform to the transactional, hype-driven patterns of the world. It means anchoring everything we do in active, undeniable truth.

This core conviction is captured perfectly in 1 John 3:18:“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.

The Bottom Line: A nonprofit's greatest power isn't a slick corporate budget—it is its uncompromised integrity. When we refuse to conform to transactional, self-serving secular models, we protect the very people we were created to defend.

Let's keep each other safe, keep each other accountable, and keep riding with honor.

🏍️❤️How do you think grass-roots organizations can best fight mission drift while staying true to the streets they serve?

Drop your thoughts below! 👇

09/07/2026

From Crash To Survival: The Journey of Kathleen Ivey aka LilBit

On B.U.D.’S Foundation: All Things Community, join military veteran spouses and co-hosts Tracey "Chaplain T" Burnett and Candice "NewNew" Mitchell as they sit down with Air Force veteran and motorcyclist Kathleen "LilBit" Ivey for a conversation about the motorcycle accident and her survival journey.

LilBit opens up for the first time about her harrowing motorcycle accident, detailing her miraculous journey of survival, resilience, and the long road to recovery.
See the entire episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/iezYrqpPabY.

If LilBit's story inspired you, please like, subscribe, and share this video to spread her message of hope. Drop a comment below to show your support for LilBit!
For more information about B.U.D.’S Foundation, a faith-based nonprofit, and its vision for Awareness and Safety on the Roads and in our communities, visit www.budsfoundation.org.

Copyright Notice: We do not own the rights to the background music played during this video. The background music used is royalty-free and does not require copyright clearance.

09/03/2026

On B.U.D.’S Foundation: All Things Community, join military veteran spouses and co-hosts Tracey "Chaplain T" Burnett and Candice "NewNew" Mitchell as they sit down with Air Force veteran and motorcyclist Kathleen "LilBit" Ivey for a conversation about the motorcycle accident and her survival journey.

LilBit opens up for the first time about her harrowing motorcycle accident, detailing her miraculous journey of survival, resilience, and the long road to recovery.
See the entire episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/iezYrqpPabY.

If LilBit's story inspired you, please like, subscribe, and share this video to spread her message of hope. Drop a comment below to show your support for LilBit!

For more information about B.U.D.’S Foundation, a faith-based nonprofit, and its vision for Awareness and Safety on the Roads and in our communities, visit www.budsfoundation.org.

Copyright Notice: We do not own the rights to the background music played during this video. The background music used is royalty-free and does not require copyright clearance.

09/03/2026

On B.U.D.’S Foundation: All Things Community, join military veteran spouses and co-hosts Tracey "Chaplain T" Burnett and Candice "NewNew" Mitchell as they sit down with Air Force veteran and motorcyclist Kathleen "LilBit" Ivey for a conversation about the motorcycle accident and her survival journey.

LilBit opens up for the first time about her harrowing motorcycle accident, detailing her miraculous journey of survival, resilience, and the long road to recovery.

See the entire episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/iezYrqpPabY.

If LilBit's story inspired you, please like, subscribe, and share this video to spread her message of hope. Drop a comment below to show your support for LilBit!
For more information about B.U.D.’S Foundation, a faith-based nonprofit, and its vision for Awareness and Safety on the Roads and in our communities, visit www.budsfoundation.org.

Copyright Notice: We do not own the rights to the background music played during this video. The background music used is royalty-free and does not require copyright clearance.

09/03/2026

From Crash to Survival: Introducing a Conversation With Kathleen Ivey aka LilBit

See the entire episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/iezYrqpPabY.

If LilBit's story inspired you, please like, subscribe, and share this video to spread her message of hope. Drop a comment below to show your support for LilBit!

For more information about B.U.D.’S Foundation, a faith-based nonprofit, and its vision for Awareness and Safety on the Roads and in our communities, visit www.budsfoundation.org.
Copyright Notice: We do not own the rights to the background music played during this video. The background music used is royalty-free and does not require copyright clearance.

09/03/2026

Introducing the Journey of Kathleen Ivey, aka LilBit

08/31/2026

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE 2026 FALLEN RIDERS FUNDRAISER 📢We are incredibly excited to welcome everyone to our 16th Annual Legacy of Giving on Saturday, September 12, 2026!As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the B.U.D.'S Foundation is legally prohibited from endorsing, supporting, or opposing any political candidates. Because of this, we want to gently remind everyone that our fundraiser is a strictly non-political event.

While we welcome all members of the public to join us for the plate sale, music, and balloon release, our event space cannot be used for active political campaigning. This includes: Wearing or distributing campaign merchandise, flyers, or banners; soliciting votes or hosting campaign speeches; using the fundraiser as a platform for political promotion.

#🧡🏍️ #🧡🏍 Our focus for this special day remains entirely on honoring our fallen riders, remembering the victims of 9/11, and supporting motorcycle safety awareness. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in helping us keep the spotlight on our community and our mission.We can't wait to see you there! 🧡🏍️

08/25/2026

B.U.D.'S FOUNDATION -Bikers United to Defend driving/riding Safely: Awareness & Safety Campaign.

08/22/2026

Understanding the importance of road safety can make all the difference for motorcyclists. B.U.D.'S Foundation is here to help you learn more about staying safe on the road and supporting riders in need. Visit your website to explore valuable resources, discover advocacy programs, and see how you can contribute to a safer riding community. Let's ride safe and live safe together.

Address

Wilson, NC

Telephone

+1 919-322-9607

Website

http://www.budsfoundation.org/

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