Bud & Mary’s Launches Limited-Edition Vape in Missouri to Benefit Can Play Adaptive Recreation

*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.