See Ya Later Foundation

Mission

The "See Ya Later" Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in Oregon and Washington that began out of the inspiration of a 12-year-old boy who died of cancer. Scott Banke had a zest for life and a courage that motivates the mission of the Foundation: "Inspiring Youth - Encouraging Families".

Description

We understand that dealing with a life-threatening medical crisis can be a very difficult experience for any family. Whether a family has a great deal of support or not, we have a passion to encourage and bless these families in a variety of ways with no strings attached!

Although the board members of the "See Ya Later" Foundation knew from the beginning that supporting families would be one of their areas of service, it wasn't until 2008 that this outreach, called Seeds of Hope, was born.

Chances are, we all know of someone who has experienced a difficult medical crisis of some kind, or maybe you know of someone right now who is dealing with something that has turned their life upside down. These situations whether minor or severe can throw families into a whirlwind of complications.

Our focus is on children, or parents with children 18 years of age and under, that have been diagnosed with an acute life-threatening medical illness. We serve Oregon's Yamhill, Polk and Marion Counties as well as Washington's King and Pierce County.

Families in crisis can be referred to the Seeds of Hope committee and will be asked to complete a Seeds of Hope Application for review and approval. Families will be contacted by a Seeds of Hope committee member and further opportunities will be discussed. Although we are not a 'resource agency', we do strive to meet families where they are in their journey and help bring encouragement by offering a variety of gifts and services as budget allows.

Our hope, and what we have seen over and over is that these precious families are enjoying a Seeds of Hope touch.

Seeds of Hope is helping create memories that money can't buy!

There are a variety of ways an individual or corporation can help the "See Ya Later" Foundation help those in need. Become a Hope Giver today, and make a difference in a family's life tomorrow - and beyond. Click here for more information on the Hope Giver program.

Recognition

The COVID-19 pandemic has definitely put a dent in our fundraising but we are committed to continue helping as many families in crisis as we possibly can. Your donation of any amount will be utilized to support local families in a medical crisis. Our Seeds of Hope team is busy creating baskets for families that contain cleaning supplies, essential needs, as well as placing numerous gift cards for local stores and restaurants for them to utilize in the way they deem best.

We have a number of local sponsors that call Auburn and/or the surrounding community "home". We are happy to promote businesses, large and small, and we encourage our supporters to patronize businesses that support our programs and the families we serve.

Thank you for your support!