501(c)(3) Nonprofit · DFW, Texas

Fighting for families facing pediatric cancer

The Brenden Butler Family Foundation brings hope, healing, and holiday magic to children battling cancer and their families through gift drives, mental health support, and adaptive athletics.

BBFF volunteers at Medical City Children's Hospital during the annual holiday gift drive
Holiday Gift Drive — Medical City Children's Hospital
7
Years
50+
Families
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Three pillars of hope

A holistic approach to supporting pediatric cancer patients and their families — the physical battle, the emotional journey, and the path forward.

Pediatric Cancer

Supporting children and families through diagnosis, treatment, and beyond with gift drives, comfort items, and essential needs during the toughest fight of their lives.

Learn about our gift drive

Mental Health

Advocating for mental health resources and awareness for patients, siblings, and caregivers navigating the emotional toll of a pediatric cancer journey.

Read our story

Adaptive Athletics

Promoting inclusive sports and physical activity for children with disabilities and chronic illness, because every child deserves to play, compete, and thrive.

See our impact
Brenden Butler — Founder of BBFF, cancer survivor and adaptive athlete
Brenden Butler
Founder & CEO
2018
Year BBFF was founded to give back

Born from a battle,
built on hope

Brenden Butler knows firsthand what it's like to be a child fighting cancer. As a former adolescent cancer patient, he experienced the isolation, fear, and uncertainty that comes with a diagnosis.

But Brenden also experienced something else: the transformative power of community support. The gifts, visits, and encouragement he received during treatment showed him that even in the darkest moments, people cared.

That experience became his mission. In 2018, Brenden founded the Brenden Butler Family Foundation to ensure that no child battling cancer feels alone — especially during the holidays.

Compassion-first approach
100% to families
Community-driven
7 years of impact

Real numbers, real lives

Every statistic represents a child who felt hope, a family who felt supported, and a community that showed up.

7
Years of Gift Drives
50+
Families Served
10
Families This Year
3
Mission Pillars

What families are saying

The gift drive brought so much joy to our family during the hardest time of our lives. Knowing people cared made all the difference in my daughter's fight.

SM
Sarah M.
Gift Drive Family, 2023

BBFF didn't just give us gifts — they gave us hope. Brenden's story inspired our whole family. We're forever grateful for this foundation.

JR
Jennifer R.
Gift Drive Family, 2024

As a corporate partner, seeing the direct impact of our donation was incredible. BBFF is the real deal — every dollar goes to families who need it.

DT
David T.
Corporate Sponsor, 2024
Annual Campaign

7th Annual Holiday Gift Drive

This year we're fulfilling the wishlists of 10 families at Medical City Children's Hospital. Sponsor a family, purchase from our Amazon wishlist, or donate to bring holiday magic.

7 of 10 families sponsored 70%
3 families still need sponsors — can you help?

More ways to give

Venmo

Send directly to @brendenbutlerfamilyfoundation

Company Match

Double your impact through your employer's matching gift program

Amazon Wishlist

Purchase items directly from our curated wishlist for gift drive families

Executive Board

Our dedicated team drives the mission forward with passion, purpose, and personal experience.

Miki Butler, Vice President

Miki Butler

Vice President

Dedicated advocate and operational backbone of BBFF's programs

Casey Butler, Treasurer

Casey Butler

Treasurer

Financial steward ensuring transparent use of every donated dollar

Debra Snyder, Secretary

Debra Snyder

Secretary

Governance lead keeping BBFF organized and mission-focused

Be part of something bigger

Whether you can give your time, talent, or treasure, there's a place for you at BBFF. Together, we ensure no child fights cancer alone.

Volunteer

Help at gift drives, hospital visits, and community events

Corporate Partner

Align your company with a cause that changes lives

Spread the Word

Share our story on social media and in your community

Monthly Giving

Recurring gifts provide stable, year-round support

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