Callie and Wyatt Christian hold a picture of their father, Buddy Christian, who was killed in the line of duty on March 22, 2011. Buddy made helping other people his life’s central focus. The Buddy Christian Foundation was organized to carry on Buddy’s loving spirit. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.
The Buddy Christian Foundation will host the first annual Buddy Christian Memorial Bike Tour on Saturday, March 7, 2026. From the escorted format and disciplined pace to the emphasis on honor, fellowship, and remembrance, this local inaugural tour mirrors the spirit and structure of the Police Unity Tour.
The Foundation will host the Memorial Golf Tournament on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Come join us for a round of golf on the beautiful University of Georgia Golf Course. The event begins at 8am, and registration includes cart and green fees, food and drinks, and an awards ceremony.
Our mission is threefold: to prevent law enforcement line-of-duty deaths; to raise awareness of those sacrifices; and to support the surviving families of officers killed in the line of duty.
Through the dedication of our Board, staff, and volunteers, the Buddy Christian Foundation serves law enforcement families and works to protect the men and women who serve. Our programs are designed to advance each part of our mission in tangible, meaningful ways.
Preventing line-of-duty deaths.
Our highest hope is that every officer returns home safely at the end of each shift. To help make that possible, the Foundation is committed to placing Buddy Kit™ self-aid and buddy-aid trauma kits in the hands of law enforcement officers. These kits, paired with proper training, are designed to address life-threatening injuries in the field and save lives when seconds matter most.
Raising awareness.
We conduct year-round outreach and awareness campaigns to honor fallen officers and to ensure that line-of-duty deaths are neither overlooked nor forgotten.
Supporting surviving families.
The Foundation works to deliver programs to provide counseling and support services to the surviving family members of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, helping them navigate grief, loss, and the long road forward.