Blake’s Story

Blake Matthew Fenwick was born in 1999, with a heart as big as his smile. His warmth and positive energy lit up every room and touched the lives of everyone who knew him. The day after Christmas in 2020, Blake lost his battle with hidden depression. The love and impact he left behind will forever be cherished in the hearts of all who knew him

In 2022, to honor his memory, Blake’s family awarded a $6,000 scholarship to a Reedsburg High School senior pursuing studies in mental health—this scholarship was funded by the inheritance Blake left behind. But his family felt called to do more, to ensure that Blake’s legacy of kindness, compassion, and support for others would live on. That’s how Blake’s Tinman was born.

Inspired by an old triathlon once hosted in Reedsburg, we revived the Tinman event. But this time, it carries a powerful purpose: to raise awareness for mental health and create lasting change in our community. Blake’s Foundation exists to continue the work Blake would have wanted—to help people find happiness, to bring light into the darkness, and to support mental health in a real and impactful way.

Since launching this mission, we have raised over $250,000, awarded eight college scholarships. New in September of 2024, we launched a portal connecting those in need with mental wellness providers, and we’ve issued over $50,000 in “Tinman Coin” Wellness Grants. Our foundation now sponsors a variety of mental wellness treatments, bringing holistic and traditional care to those struggling. Blake’s Foundation is building bridges between Wellness Providers and Wellness Seekers. What started in Crandon and Reedsburg is now spreading everywhere as we implement this model into all participating communities.