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On June 2nd, 2024, the Blake Pottle Foundation held its 3rd annual Opt Outside to Fight Cancer 5K at Meadowbrook Farm in North Bend, WA. This was a testament to the enduring spirit and impact of Blake Pottle, the inspiration behind this meaningful event.

The Swedish Foundation is the grateful recipient of all proceeds from the 2023 Blake Pottle Foundation “Opt Outside to Fight Cancer” 5K. This generous donation is being used to purchase a much-needed ceiling lift for patients receiving treatment at SCI Issaquah.

There’s nothing better than being surrounded by great people and good vibes, but even more importantly, we’re making an impact!

Our family has been blessed beyond measure to have the love and support of the Blake Pottle foundation. They found us at the most important time, right when we needed the most support.

It’s a rare story to hear of mutual employer and employee commitment. The concept was once called company 'loyalty,' but by the Gen Xers, it was thought to have long been put out to pasture. However, the case of Blake and Slalom shows mutual loyalty can still exist, and so does the power of a strong culture and employee engagement.

Jacqueline Hanson’s brother Blake was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic colorectal cancer at age 38. She describes Blake as an adventure seeker, who travelled the world, loved his family and friends, and was fiercely competitive, which largely contributed to his love of sports. He valued human connection and preferred a deep conversation over building relationships via social media.