The Payton and Dillon Budd Memorial Fund

07/14/2025

Fundraiser #2 is almost ready to launch!

Fundraiser #1 raised approx. $225,000 and we are hoping this year will be BIGGER!

07/10/2025

It was supposed to be every 2 years but time has slipped by and it has been 4 years since Fundraiser #1, where we raised approx. $225,000 which was matched by the Thomas Alan Budd Foundation 1-to1. All funds raised are targeted to mental health initiatives in the Okanagan!

05/30/2025

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is inviting the community to come out and celebrate a day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy at Stuart Park this Sunday for the 18th annual Cycle for Strong Kids event.
Running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the outdoor event is the Y’s largest fundraiser of the year, presented by the Payton and Dillon Budd Memorial Fund.
“The Y is making an immense impact on empowering our youth — a cause I am exceptionally passionate about,” says Tom Budd, philanthropist and founder of the Payton and Dillon Budd Memorial Fund.
“As a dedicated advocate for mental health, I am proud to support this event and help uplift future generations to ensure no child is left behind."
Admission is by donation. For more details and to donate, visit ymcasibc.ca/cycle.

05/28/2025

05/13/2025

Congratulations to the Civic & Community Award winners Female Athlete of the Year KYLIE TAYLOR and the Male Athlete of the Year JEROME BLAKE.

05/13/2025

Congratulations to the Young Citizen of the Year Award winner Ainsley Wood!

04/23/2025

04/21/2025

This year's YMCA Cycle for Strong Kids is coming back to Kelowna's Stuart Park on June 1. The event will feature four outdoor cycle classes with both adult and junior bikes available so the whole family can get involved.

All money raised will support low-income children and at-risk youth in our community.

Local philanthropist and mental health advocate Tom Budd says he's grateful to be a part of the event.

“The Y is making a massive impact in the lives of local children and youth,” says Budd, head of The Payton and Dillon Budd Memorial Fund. “As many know, empowering our youth and supporting their well-being, is a cause that is near and dear to my heart. Together, we can uplift future generations, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to be healthy and strong.”

Come on out and join the YMCA Cycle for Strong Kids, Sunday, June 1st at Stuart Park. See you there!

03/28/2025

10/18/2024

The KSS Best of the West Senior Volleyball Tournament starts today. Come on out and support the 80 senior boys and girls teams participating today and Saturday.

10/03/2024

Come on out and support the 64 Boys and Girls teams as they compete for the Junior Championship title at the KSS Best of the West Junior Volleyball Tournament Oct 4-5.

Honoured to sponsor the tournament on behalf of The Payton and Dillon Budd Memorial Fund.

07/23/2024

Sharing my speech from this years CMHA Payton & Dillon Budd Memorial Ride. Thank you to everyone that participated!

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/6tgdvugisowjgfepolx41/Tom-Budd.MOV?rlkey=2j8u5hvijp427us6fyvl1o22n&e=1&st=tgspyzdw&dl=0