{"id":86386,"date":"2019-06-14T11:09:51","date_gmt":"2019-06-14T16:09:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/?p=86386"},"modified":"2023-10-25T04:36:47","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T09:36:47","slug":"wp-engine-paddles-out-support-for-2019-tylers-dam-that-cancer-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-engine-paddles-out-support-for-2019-tylers-dam-that-cancer-event\/","title":{"rendered":"WP Engine Paddles Out Support for 2019 TYLER&#8217;s Dam That Cancer Event"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>WP Engine is committed to supporting the communities we live and work in. We\u2019re all about taking action to improve the lives of those around us. That\u2019s why this past Monday, for the third year in a row, a team of WP Engine employees took to Lake Austin to stand up against cancer as part of Flatwater Foundation\u2019s 10th annual premier fundraising event, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/tylersdtc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">TYLER\u2019S Dam That Cancer<\/a>. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flatwaterfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Flatwater Foundation<\/a> is a nonprofit organization that provides mental health services for those affected by cancer. In previous years, this event has funded more than 28,000 hours of therapy for individuals and their families, and this year, they kept the bar set high and raised over $1 million for their cause.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>No Mean Feat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While last year\u2019s paddlers had to battle the excruciating Texas summer heat, a cloudy sky provided this year\u2019s team with some much-needed relief. Even with a cool breeze, however, the dam-to-dam trek was no mean feat. The course started at Austin\u2019s Mansfield Dam and finished at the Tom Miller Dam, and all 200+ paddlers who took part had an unforgettable time on the water. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPaddling down Lake Austin was mentally and physically challenging, but it was also inspiring to be with this group of people who were there for this cause,\u201d said Sarah Wells, a Product Marketing Manager at WP Engine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>John Eitel, the VP of Sales at WP Engine, added, \u201cyou are paddling with folks that are battling cancer or that have recently beat cancer. It is hard to not be inspired when you hear their stories of perseverance and overwhelmingly positive attitudes.\u201d <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Out of the 24 teams that participated in this year\u2019s event, WP Engine was the top fundraiser, surpassing our goal of $40,000 to just shy of $65,000. We are extremely thankful for all of the generous donations we received and are proud to have helped Flatwater Foundation pass their $1 million fundraising goal. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFor every dollar I raise, I think about the additional hours of help that will be provided to individuals and their families,\u201d said James Chapman, an Enterprise Account Manager at WP Engine who has participated in the event for the past three years. \u201cThis is something way bigger than me and I love being a part of it. Even if I just help out a little bit\u2014it\u2019s worth it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Aspiring to Lead, Committed to Give Back<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At WP Engine, we\u2019re guided by our <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/blog\/honoring-our-past-with-an-eye-towards-the-future-wp-engines-core-values\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">core values<\/a> both inside and outside of the office. Giving back to important causes like the Flatwater Foundation helps our local Austin community heal and thrive. We\u2019re honored to have been a part of Flatwater Foundation\u2019s fundraising efforts once again this year and help them reach their $1 million goal. \u00a0<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WP Engine is committed to supporting the communities we live and work in. We\u2019re all about taking action to improve the lives of those around us. 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