Scott's Legacy of Courage & Hope

The "See Ya Later" Foundation, founded in 2001 to honor Scott Banke, a young boy who bravely fought cancer, continues his legacy of hope and support. Inspired by Scott's joy, love for life, and faith, the foundation’s name comes from a video where he said, "See ya later!" during a Make-A-Wish cruise. Today, it offers sports camps, scholarships, and aid to families facing serious medical challenges, carrying forward Scott’s spirit of kindness and resilience.

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How we got started

Timeline ofEvents

2001

Scott Banke

Passed Away

2006

Nonprofit Status

See Ya Later registers as a 501c3 nonprofit organization and holds it's first camp

2007

Start New Programs

Initiated the Scott Banke Memorial Scholarship awards and launched the Seeds of Hope program

2011

New Campus

The SYL Washington Chapter was established.

2011

New Offices

Established the official SYL Office in McMinnville, Oregon

2018

Hire Staff

Our first STAFF MEMBER was employed in McMinnville, Oregon

2024

Expand Youth Opportunities

SYL expands it's youth opportunities to over 15 different camps and competitions

Measure of Success

Amazing attendance and positive feedback illuminate the heart of our mission. Through heartfelt stories from campers, families, and volunteers, we measure the depth of our impact beyond simple metrics. Our success is reflected in the smiles, transformative experiences, and lasting connections we create, showing how the See Ya Later Foundation continues Scott's legacy of hope and compassion.

Youth Opportunities

Kids per year

400

Total kids to date

5,926

Volunteers per year

160

Total volunteer hours

32,499

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Seeds of Hope

OR families

210

Total OR gifting

$577,400

WA families

175

Total WA gifting

$324,300

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College Scholarships

OR students

125

OR Scholorships

$250,500

WA students

63

WA scholarships

$113,500

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Two Chapter Locations

The SYL Foundation began its journey in McMinnville, Oregon in 2001. Just three months after Scott Banke's passing, the inaugural Scott Banke Memorial Golf Tournament took place. The foundation was officially established as a 501(c)(3) organization in 2006. The Oregon Chapter is dedicated to three key programs: Seeds of Hope, the Scholarship Program, and Youth Opportunities.

The Washington Chapter was established in 2011, ten years after the Oregon Chapter, and is led by Brian Williams from Auburn, Washington, who is related to the family of Scott Banke. This chapter concentrates on three key programs: Seeds of Hope and the Scholarship Program.

Meet the Board

Board ofDirectors

The “See Ya Later” Foundation board of directors was created in 2001 to honor a young man and his dream. Over the last several years they have worked together to build an indoor play area called Scotty’s Playhouse, provide sports camps for 100′s of kids, college scholarships for local high school seniors, and support for families in need during a life-threatening medical crisis.