STACK Infrastructure raises USD $840,000 for Coast Guard charity

STACK Infrastructure recently announced that it raised USD $840,000 at its annual Heroes of the Sea Charitable Fundraiser and Salmon Fishing Derby. This year's event, held in Astoria, Oregon, brought lifetime donations to over USD $2.1 million. The fundraiser benefits active duty, reservist, and retired Chief Warrant Officers of the U.S. Coast Guard through the Pacific Northwest Chief Warrant Officers Association (CWOA).

Ty Miller, CCO of STACK Americas, expressed pride in the achievement. "The milestone achievement signifies STACK's enduring commitment to honouring our service members," he said. "None of this would be possible without our considerate partners and participants, whose growing dedication continues to offer vital support to the U.S. Coast Guard members and their families."

The U.S. Coast Guard plays a crucial role beyond search and rescue operations, including port security, environmental protection, and safeguarding the nation's coastlines. The funds raised enable the CWOA to offer emergency support, advocacy, educational aid, and legal assistance to its members. Last year, the CWOA established a Heroes of the Sea Foundation Endowment Fund, aimed at continuing these charitable distributions indefinitely.

US Senator Ron Wyden commended the initiative's broader impact. "The dedication shown by participants and sponsors of the Heroes of the Sea event is a powerful testament to the spirit of community and service that defines Oregon," Wyden said. "This initiative honours the valiant service members of the U.S. Coast Guard and also reinforces the critical support structures that help them thrive. I am proud to see such a profound commitment to our Coast Guard members here in Oregon."

Dean Johnston, President of the Pacific Northwest CWOA, expressed gratitude for the significant support received. "The outpouring of support for this year's Heroes of the Sea has been exceptional and we are truly thankful," he stated. "The commitment of everyone involved has solidified our ability to serve and uplift our community in their times of need."

In addition to the Heroes of the Sea fundraiser, STACK Infrastructure engages in a variety of initiatives aimed at community development and involvement. The company supports future industry leadership through programmes such as the Women in Data Centers apprenticeship, the annual Women's Leadership Summit, and a partnership with the Girl Scouts of Colorado for data centre STEM education.

STACK Infrastructure's comprehensive suite of services includes campus, build-to-suit, colocation, and powered shell solutions, with operations in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions. The company aims to meet the needs of rapidly growing hyperscale and enterprise companies by providing substantial existing and flexible expansion capacity in key availability zones.