Underdog FoundationHelp an athleteFor the ones who refuse to quit
We stand behind extreme sports athletes after life-changing injury—helping them rebuild with stability, purpose, and a community at their back.
Our mission
Extreme athletes devote their lives to pushing boundaries. When serious injury strikes, recovery can be physically, emotionally, and financially overwhelming.
Matt Buyten’s Underdog Foundation provides critical support during that transition, empowering injured athletes to rebuild their lives with purpose and confidence.
Built by an underdog
Matt Buyten spent a career going bigger—earning multiple X Games medals and inspiring a generation of riders. When life forced a new direction, the same grit became a new mission: make sure no injured athlete faces the next chapter alone.
“Matt didn’t stop going big. He just changed the terrain.”
Stand with the underdogs
Your support helps injured extreme sports athletes find stability, confidence, and the resources to move forward.