Boy's Friendship Foundation - Revision history

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	The Boy’s Friendship Foundation (BFF) was a charitable organization operating in Rotborough, Missouri with the stated mission of supporting children recovering from serious illnesses, created in the name of [[Boy the Cow]] and operated at least in some capacity by [[ROTCAN]], who broadcast ''Boy's Friendship Ranch'' and largely managed Boy's media presence as a local celebrity.		The Boy’s Friendship Foundation (BFF) was a charitable organization operating in Rotborough, Missouri with the stated mission of supporting children recovering from serious illnesses, created in the name of [[Boy the Cow]] and operated at least in some capacity by [[Rotcan\|ROTCAN]], who broadcast ''Boy's Friendship Ranch'' and largely managed Boy's media presence as a local celebrity.

	== History ==		== History ==

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	== Controversy & Shutdown ==		== Controversy & Shutdown ==
	In February 2005 the Boy's Friendship Foundation was shut down following an investigation ~~surrounding~~ the ~~mysterious~~ deaths of several children ~~hospitalized~~ at Saint Mary's Baptist Holy Redemption Regional Medical Health Memorial Children’s Hospital. ~~Following~~ the ~~investigation it was found that~~		In February 2005, the Boy's Friendship Foundation (BFF) was shut down following an investigation into the deaths of several children at Saint Mary's Baptist Holy Redemption Regional Medical Health Memorial Children’s Hospital. Authorities discovered that a volunteer, Michael Baylez, had uploaded videos and photographs of himself tampering with patients’ oxygen machines and intravenous lines. The material was circulated online, leading to Baylez’s dismissal and subsequent arrest. The incident caused significant reputational damage to the foundation, prompting sponsors and investors to withdraw support. As a result, the organization declared bankruptcy shortly after the scandal.

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	In February 2005 the Boy's Friendship Foundation was shut down following an investigation surrounding the ~~unknown~~ deaths of several children hospitalized at		In February 2005 the Boy's Friendship Foundation was shut down following an investigation surrounding the mysterious deaths of several children hospitalized at Saint Mary's Baptist Holy Redemption Regional Medical Health Memorial Children’s Hospital. Following the investigation it was found that

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	[[File:boyplush1.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Boy the Cow plush created by BFF and RotToys]]		[[File:boyplush1.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Boy the Cow plush created by BFF and RotToys]]
	Over time, BFF expanded its public programming to include after-school services, volunteer opportunities, and local fundraising events. Notably, the foundation was sponsored by [NXHealth], [Growing Minds Learning Center], and the Kidz 4 Mayor Gray After School Initiative, all of which were tied in various ways to Rotborough’s private and municipal sectors. BFF’s most visible contribution involved the reported donation of RageBoy consoles and school supplies to pediatric care units, in partnership with the game publisher [[Rotplay]] during the promotional cycle for [[Rotplay#Catalog\|My Pet Boy]]. Part of this initiative included a retail release of Boy the Cow plushies in collaboration with RotPlay's parent company, [RotToys].		Over time, BFF expanded its public programming to include after-school services, volunteer opportunities, and local fundraising events. Notably, the foundation was sponsored by [[NXHealth]], [[Growing Minds Learning Center]], and the Kidz 4 Mayor Gray After School Initiative, all of which were tied in various ways to Rotborough’s private and municipal sectors. BFF’s most visible contribution involved the reported donation of RageBoy consoles and school supplies to pediatric care units, in partnership with the game publisher [[Rotplay]] during the promotional cycle for [[Rotplay#Catalog\|My Pet Boy]]. Part of this initiative included a retail release of Boy the Cow plushies in collaboration with RotPlay's parent company, [[RotToys]].

	While the foundation presented itself as a grassroots, service-driven nonprofit, few independent records of its actual outreach exist, and no verified lists of recipients have been recovered. The organization’s internal structure, financials, and board membership remain largely undocumented.		While the foundation presented itself as a grassroots, service-driven nonprofit, few independent records of its actual outreach exist, and no verified lists of recipients have been recovered. The organization’s internal structure, financials, and board membership remain largely undocumented.

	== Controversy & Shutdown ==		== Controversy & Shutdown ==

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The Boy’s Friendship Foundation (BFF) was a charitable organization operating in Rotborough, Missouri with the stated mission of supporting children recovering from serious illnesses, created in the name of [[Boy the Cow]] and operated at least in some capacity by [[ROTCAN]], who broadcast ''Boy's Friendship Ranch'' and largely managed Boy's media presence as a local celebrity.

== History ==

According to promotional material published on the My Pet Boy website, BFF primarily focused on aiding local children experiencing loneliness, bullying, and other social difficulties during hospital stays. The foundation claimed to offer emotional support and community-based outreach, positioning itself as a supplemental care provider for families receiving treatment at Saint Mary's Baptist Holy Redemption Regional Medical Health Memorial Children’s Hospital.

[[File:boyplush1.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Boy the Cow plush created by BFF and RotToys]]
Over time, BFF expanded its public programming to include after-school services, volunteer opportunities, and local fundraising events. Notably, the foundation was sponsored by [NXHealth], [Growing Minds Learning Center], and the Kidz 4 Mayor Gray After School Initiative, all of which were tied in various ways to Rotborough’s private and municipal sectors. BFF’s most visible contribution involved the reported donation of RageBoy consoles and school supplies to pediatric care units, in partnership with the game publisher [[Rotplay]] during the promotional cycle for [[Rotplay#Catalog|My Pet Boy]]. Part of this initiative included a retail release of Boy the Cow plushies in collaboration with RotPlay's parent company, [RotToys].

While the foundation presented itself as a grassroots, service-driven nonprofit, few independent records of its actual outreach exist, and no verified lists of recipients have been recovered. The organization’s internal structure, financials, and board membership remain largely undocumented.

== Controversy & Shutdown ==