Opt Outside to fight cancer 5k/10k

MEADOWBROOK FARM, North Bend
JuLY 20TH, 2025 at 9:00 am

The Blake Pottle Foundation

Never stop fighting

There is a cure... you just need to find it.

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Our 2025 Sponsors

Pottle & Sons Construction, Inc.Bale Breaker Brewing CompanySan Juan SeltzerErika Laureano Design Studios
THE BLAKE POTTLE CULTURAL ICON AWARD
Slalom Consulting honors blake pottle

The Blake Pottle Cultural Icon Award is a prestigious recognition given to Slalom Seattle team members who go above and beyond in contributing to the organization and making a meaningful impact.

IN LOVING MEMORY
This award is named in loving memory of Blake Pottle, a beloved colleague and friend who passed away from cancer. It stands as a tribute to his legacy and unwavering commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others.

HONORING IMPACT AND SPIRIT
Recipients of this award embody Blake’s dedication to community, his generosity of spirit, and his passion for paying it forward—carrying on the values he championed and the impact he made throughout his life and career.

Lisa Pappas-Riley, Winner of the Blake Pottle Cultural Icon award
2025 AWARD WINNER

Lisa pappas-Riley

Lisa has contributed over 1,000 hours of extra time this year to support AI learning, communities, sales efforts, and offerings. She has been instrumental in driving enterprise AI pilot programs and enterprise AI learning communities, helping the entire team understand and use AI effectively. Her efforts have been key to keeping Slalom competitive in AI.

Lisa's tireless dedication has been crucial to moving Slalom forward. Her leadership in the learning campaign has fostered a culture of continuous learning across the office. Lisa’s ability to simplify complex concepts has accelerated learning, delivery, and growth for Slalom and its clients.

Her passion, collaboration, and commitment have been inspiring, making her a worthy nominee for the Blake Pottle Cultural Icon award.

Joy Chou, Winner of the 2024 Blake Pottle Cultural Icon award
2024 AWARD WINNER

Joy CHou

"Joy has been instrumental to not only my success in my first year at Slalom, but also my sense of belonging by helping me feel welcomed and connected to our Slalom community. We initially met at my ranger, and since then the has introduced me to 20+ other connections based upon my role, career interests and opportunities, brought me into pro bono opportunities with Springboard8-HCO200, identified multiple engagements I would work on (Boeing, BMS, etc).

Beyond all of this, Joy has been a true friend, listening when I needed a sounding board, offering guidance when I wanted to evaluate options, and shared my passion for a great meal! Joy is an exemplary member of Slalom who lives our values, bringing the best of out of our people, and delivering for our clients."

-Slalom colleague

Opt Outside to Fight Cancer 5K

Opt Outside to Fight Cancer 5K

This is a 5K in remembrance of Blake Pottle. All proceeds to benefit the Blake Pottle Foundation and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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Blake's 9 Truths About Life

Blake's 9 Truths

Everybody dies, sometimes suddenly. Make the most of whatever time you have left. Knowing you may die can be a blessing if you let it.

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Donate to the Blake Pottle Foundation

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A cancer diagnosis can be a devastating experience, and those that are fighting cancer are met with so many obstacles. Together, we can make an impact.

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THE BLAKE POTTLE FOUNDATION

The Blake Pottle Foundation seeks to provide funding, awareness, and support to those affected by cancer.

The Foundation was inspired by the incredible journey of Blake Pottle, who always looked for opportunities to pay it forward.  During the most trying times of his fight with cancer, he stated that “when it comes to your will to live.  Yes, live for yourself. But more importantly, live for others”.

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