Celebrating 5 years of community impact

Written by:

Jacqueline Hanson and Steve Pottle

February 10, 2026

As the Blake Pottle Foundation enters its fifth year, 2026 marks our strongest year of fundraising and community impact to date.

This milestone was reached with less than 3% direct corporate or business financial contributions and with a continued commitement to financial integrity and mission-first giving. We have room to grow!

After covering fixed event costs, such as venue and t-shirts, 100% of remaining funds were reinvested directly into projects that support cancer patients, caregivers, and the doctors and nurses who care for them.

The Foundation operates with no salaries and no compensation for board members. In fact, many board members contribute generously, not only their time, but also personal financial support. Our race participants and individual donors remain the heart of our success.

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:

To turn community-driven fundraising into meaningful, human-centered support for those affected by cancer.

Specific financial impact

The Blake Pottle Foundation seeks out projects to fund that create a direct and measurable impact. We do not invest in general funds or pooled resources; instead, we prioritize funding specific projects where we can clearly see how our support advances our mission. Our focus is on community-driven programs that provide resources to support treating cancer patients, caregivers, and medical professionals by funding unique projects.