Kansas City, Mo. – Bud & Mary’s debuted a new limited-edition Strawmelon flavor of its popular BATCH vape in Missouri this month. A portion of the proceeds of each unit sold will benefit Can Play, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting inclusivity through adaptive recreation. The initiative is part of Bud & Mary’s Aware-N-Us campaign, which is committed to celebrating diversity by providing financial support to underrepresented communities through product drops and partnerships.
Can Play empowers individuals with physical, cognitive, or emotional disabilities – as well as those with chronic health conditions and autism – by providing access to free, inclusive sports and recreation programs. Bud & Mary’s expects sales of the product to raise thousands of dollars for Can Play.
“Our team gained firsthand insight into the power and challenges of adaptive sports when we participated in Can Play’s Courage on the Court basketball tournament earlier this year,” said Lucas Nelson, Group President of Bud & Mary’s. “As I got to know the Can Play team and mission, it was clear that we shared the priorities of advancing social change and inclusion. This partnership was developed to allow us to support their organization in a bigger way.”
“Fostering inclusion builds stronger, more connected and compassionate communities,” said Melissa Clarke Wharff, Executive Director at Can Play. “We are grateful for Bud & Mary’s financial support of our mission to remove barriers to play and ensure that every individual, regardless of their abilities, can engage and succeed.”
The Strawmelon BATCH vape is available at licensed dispensaries across Missouri. Each unit features co-branded packaging with Can Play.
About Bud & Mary’s
At Bud & Mary’s, we take a science-driven approach to crafting premium cannabis products designed for every individual. From our best-selling BATCH vape cartridges to our innovative water-soluble TheMyx powder and wellness-focused brands Become and NUO, every product is developed with care, precision, and an unwavering commitment to quality. Locally grown and rigorously tested, Bud & Mary’s products meet the highest standards of safety, consistency, and excellence. As we’ve expanded our offerings into Colorado, Michigan, Iowa, and Missouri, we’ve remained true to our family-owned and operated roots and people-focused values.
About Can Play
Can Play is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Des Moines, Iowa, committed to removing barriers to play by providing adapted and no-cost sports and recreation programs. Our mission is to ensure individuals of all abilities and backgrounds have access to inclusive recreational opportunities. Through our Opportunity Programs, we offer no-cost sports and recreation activities for children from low socioeconomic households. Our Adapted Programs cater to children and adults with physical, cognitive, or emotional disabilities, as well as those with chronic health conditions. Serving approximately 9,000 participants annually, Can Play is expanding its impact through its Adapted Licensing Program, bringing these inclusive programs to communities across Iowa, Missouri and beyond. With new initiatives already underway in Liberty and Maryville, Can Play continues to foster inclusion, community, and the joy of play, empowering individuals to reach their full potential both on and off the field.
