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Created by world class physician-scientist Dr. Carla Grandori, PARIS® Test is a personalized search engine for cancer therapies that ranks interventions from the most likely to work to the least likely, by measuring drug response to living tumor cells. The PARIS Test delivers a clinically personalized and actionable report for each patient.

A local nonprofit is turning heartbreak into hope with a community race raising money to support cancer patients and their caregivers.

At the Blake Pottle Foundation, we believe that healthy living isn’t just about miles logged, or games won — it’s about building connection, resilience and support systems that extend far beyond the field, court or trail. Through our annual 5K/1K events, community outreach and direct funding of local health initiatives, we are creating opportunities for families to come together, learn together and support one another in meaningful ways.

The Swedish Foundation recently featured the Blake Pottle Foundation, sharing the story behind its creation and the impact it continues to make. What began in the wake of an unimaginable loss has been transformed into something that supports and reaches others in a meaningful way.

Blake's true north was defined by purpose, place, connection, and authentic self-expression. These four pillars—The Compass, The Mountain, The Moon, and The Colors—tell the story of a life lived with intention, love, and unwavering spirit. Through The Blake Pottle Foundation, his legacy continues to inspire others to find their own true north.

In celebration of our fifth year, the Blake Pottle Foundation is proud to have returned $86,000 directly to the community in 2025, funding programs and resources that measurably improve cancer care and quality of life. Five years in, our mission remains clear:

Record-Setting Results: Most runner signups in event history; highest total participant count to date; largest number of independent donations; 26% increase in funds raised over 2024. Financial Impact: Total funds raised: $60,583; net proceeds: $47,918; community reinvestment: 100% of net proceeds directed back into cancer-related community support

The Kubtec GammaPRO was funded by the Blake Pottle Foundation for use at Providence Swedish Issaquah to support cancer care within the surgical unit.