WP Engine workers have a method to beat the Texas heat and move the needle on psychological healthcare at the exact same time: taking part in the 14th yearly Dam That Cancer paddleboarding occasion.
The premier fundraising occasion for the Flatwater Structure, Dam That Cancer exists by TYLER’S and intends to offer funds for a typically ignored element of cancer care: the psychological problem that can befall clients and their households throughout and after medical diagnosis.
Flatwater Structure links people with therapists who can assist them discover the strength and psychological perseverance needed to handle a cancer medical diagnosis, and the company has actually supplied more than 60,000 hours of treatment to individuals in requirement given that its creation in 2010.
Every year, groups get their equipment and paddle for approximately 10 hours throughout 21 miles of gorgeous Lake Austin to make contributions and reach their objectives. On September 11, 2023, more than 200 paddlers will handle the obstacle, wishing to press previous in 2015’s record-setting overall of more than $1.2 M in contributions!
After the paddlers have actually handled the waves, all of Austin is welcomed to the Dam That Cancer post-paddle celebration at the LCRA Redbud Center from 6– 8 p.m., situated within strolling range of the goal.
Assist us Blow Our Objective Out of the Water
WP Engine workers have actually taken part in Dam That Cancer every year given that we initially signed up with the cause in 2017.
This year, we are main sponsors of the occasion and have 3 workers in presence along with a lot more taking part as donors. Together, they’re wishing to raise $9,000, however we’re just about a 3rd of the method to our objective.
While the time to register and paddle on your own has actually closed, you can still get involved by assisting groups like ours reach their contribution objectives!
If you have the ability to contribute, you can discover the WP Engine group page here to assist offer care to cancer clients and their households who are searching for assistance throughout what will likely be among the most hard times in their lives.
” 21 miles appears long, however it’s absolutely nothing compared to the months or perhaps years-long fight that follows a cancer medical diagnosis,” stated WP Engine Onboarding Supervisor Michael Clayton, an individual in this year’s charity event.
” I’m so happy to participate in this year’s occasion due to the fact that I understand that our contributions are going to reduce a minimum of a few of the psychological load for clients and their households as they start that fight.”
We have actually still got a method to precede we’ll reach our objective, and any contribution you can make will assist Flatwater Structure offer essential psychological health care services to cancer clients and their assistance networks.
ERGs Leading the Charge for Group WP Engine
Worker Resource Groups (ERGs) are voluntary, employee-led groups that intend to promote inclusivity in the work environment. WP Engine is house to 9 special ERGs, and Flourish is taking the reins– or rather, the oars– to help with WP Engine’s participation in this year’s occasion.
Flourish is a group that intends to destigmatize and bring awareness to neurodiversity and psychological health in the work environment, making them the best driving force to support the objectives of Dam That Cancer and the Flatwater Structure.
A huge thank you heads out to everybody who is making this occasion possible, consisting of the occasion organizers at Flatwater Structure, the paddlers, and every factor. Every dollar counts, and we hope you’ll think about supporting the WP Engine group this year.
If you remain in the Austin location, you can participate in the post-paddle celebration at the LCRA Redbud Center also– we’ll see you at the goal!