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We provide access to mental health therapy in the wake of cancer. Join us in our mission ⬇️ 💙

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Care looks different for everyone. Here’s how Flatwater helps.💙 by @flatwater

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2 months ago

Mental health matters every day 🫶🏻 and for those impact by cancer access to care can change everything.Dam That Cancer Presented by TYLER’S is more than a 21- mile paddle. It’s a community-powered effort to help fund access to mental health therapy for individuals, couples, & families navigating the emotional weight of cancer.Every paddler carries a reason. Read their stories behind the paddle at the link in our bio. 💙 #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters by @flatwater

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3 months ago

No words can truly capture the Flatwater Challenge.Every day demands a new level of mental and physical strength.Every mile pushes you past the edge of your limits.Eight+ hours on the water - sleep, wake up, do it all again.You’re tested mentally, physically, and spiritually in ways you never expect.This is what the Flatwater Challenge is built on - the challenge, the fight, the choice to keep going when everything in you wants to stop.The Netherlands challenge pushed our paddlers beyond.Unpredictable conditions, relentless mileage, and 5 days on the water made this our most demanding Challenge yet.But this is why we paddle.Because everyone out there has a story.Everyone has a why - someone they paddle for, someone they remember, someone they want to carry forward.And every why ties directly back to our mission.Through that grit, heart, and purpose, our Netherlands paddlers raised over $293,000 to fund fully covered access to therapy for individuals and families in the fight of their lives.This is the Flatwater Challenge.🎥 Thank you to @kylecockayne @artsandlabor for beautifully capturing this by @flatwater

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8 months ago

Team Flatwater is heading back to Tokyo! 🏃🏽We’re looking for 3 runners to join Team Flatwater at the @tokyomarathonfoundation 2027 on Sunday, March 7th. 👟 Apply to run with us! ➡️ https://flatwater.org/flatwater-runs©TOKYO MARATHON FOUNDATION#tokyomarathon #running #marathon by @flatwater

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10 days ago

👋🏼 A warm welcome to Callie Atkins, our new Director of Development. Callie joins Flatwater with a passion for mission-driven work and a deep commitment to helping others. We’re honored to have her on our team as we continue making mental health care more accessible for those impacted by cancer.Welcome, Callie! We couldn’t be more excited. 💙🥳 by @flatwater

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24 days ago

This is Dam That Cancer 🧡Beautifully captured by @artsandlabor by @flatwater

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Cancer impacted every part of Sunny Blount's life, but it never took away her light. 💛As a wife, mother of three young children, daughter, sister, friend, and beloved member of the Flatwater community, Sunny's courage, honesty, and love continue to inspire so many of us. Sunny and Scott have been deeply woven into the fabric of Flatwater for years, and it is an honor to share a small part of their family's story.This year's Dam That Cancer testimonial honors Sunny's journey and reflects the profound impact that mental health support can have for families navigating cancer.In Sunny's memory, the Sunny Blount Family Fund was created to help ensure more families facing cancer can access the care and support they deserve.We hope you'll take a few moments to watch her story and help us carry Sunny's legacy forward. 💙Learn more about the the Sunny Blount Family Fund: https://flatwater.org/sunnyfund by @flatwater

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a month ago

Last Monday looked a lot like this 🧡🥳Thank you to everyone who helped bring Dam That Cancer to life. We couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate this community!@titosvodka @texas.oncology @browndistatx @tylerstx @giantnoise @preacheraustin @artsandlabor @alliancebkcentx @melin @sunbum @sandcloud @olukai @stanley1913_brand @unwell @drinklmnt @lcraparks @c3presents @roxy @maudiestexmex @puravida @ivitaminatx @gearheadzequipment @ascensionseton @floatonboatrentals @cincokings @blenders @lickicecreams @nateragenetics @austinpartycruises @mealproz @mirmirphoto @roxy @sietefoods @crossfitcentral @sweat440 @weareenough @lowercoloradoriverauthority @crossfitcentral @rowingdock @savvy_stay @saxxunderwear @pmaprintco @stanley1913_brand @abetheambassador by @flatwater

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a month ago

11 miles in and we were just getting started! 👏Not quite the full 21, but an epic half-paddle nonetheless.💙 Every person carrying a story, a why, and a reason to show up for our mission.More than $1.6 million raised. Over 15,200 therapy sessions funded. This is the power of community y’all!Huge thank you to @mealproz and @ascensionseton for fueling our paddlers with lunch and to @olukai for keeping everyone refreshed with coconut water at our lunch stop. 🙌🏻 by @flatwater

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a month ago

How our Monday morning started 🌊🌞📸 @jetterphoto by @flatwater

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a month ago

$1,604,508 raised for Dam That Cancer! 🧡🎉🙌A number this big only happens when an entire community gets behind the cause. These photos are just a glimpse of the grit, heart, and purpose that made this year so special. To the paddlers, donors, volunteers, vendors, sponsors, families, friends, and everyone who supported from near or far, THANK YOU! Your support helps the @flatwater Foundation continue providing access to mental health support for families impacted by cancer. What a year. What a community. 💙🌊....#tylerstx #damthatcancer #lakeaustin #paddleforacause #flatwaterfoundation by @flatwater

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Sunday’s Paddler Meeting was one of those days that reminds us just how special this community is!We’re so grateful to the sponsors, vendors, & volunteers who poured their time, generosity, and hearts into making the day possible.💙 One of the most meaningful moments of the day was having the honor of sharing Sunny Blount and her family’s story. We are deeply grateful to the Blount family for allowing us to honor Sunny’s life and share a glimpse into their journey.📸 A special thank you to @jetterphoto for capturing all of the Dam That Cancer photos! by @flatwater

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