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Diversionary Therapy visit Tuesday to Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital with Team TGM Live paintings and auction from world-renowned motion sports artist Bill Patterson to benefit families facing pediatric cancer CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (March 11, 2024) - It’s a full week filled with a hospital visit, sports car racing, fundraising, and more for the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer, as the nonprofit foundation heads back to the famous Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Presented by Cadillac, for the 2024 WeatherTech Championship Series. The Foundation will be present at Sebring International Speedway for multiple live and silent auctions. The weekend endurance racing event features top drivers competing in the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The signature race, Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Presented by Cadillac, will take place on Saturday, March 16, from 9:40 a.m. to 9:40 p.m. with 12 straight hours of racing around Sebring International Raceway. For those unable to attend, the race is available to stream on USA Network at 4:30 P.M. ET. On Tuesday, the Austin Hatcher Foundation, along with Team TGM team owner Ted Giovanis and driver Hugh Plumb, will head to Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital for a Diversionary Therapy visit. During this visit, they will be engaging with children who have pediatric cancer, helping them build, decorate, and race derby cars. This visit is among several that the Foundation has made to children's medical facilities nationwide. These Diversionary Therapy visits provide interactive and specialized activities for young patients and their families. The Austin Hatcher Foundation is an official “Proud Charity of IMSA,” a dynamic partnership that enables a season-long series of opportunities for the Foundation to raise funds and awareness at well-known motorsports events held at iconic racing facilities. Representatives of the Foundation travel to IMSA races and partner with racing teams to create awareness and ​spread the mission of the Foundation: erasing the effects of pediatric cancer for the entire family. Bill Patterson, a world-renowned motion sports artist who consistently donates his time and work to help the Foundation raise funds through his famous race car paintings, will appear this weekend preparing multiple paintings for live auctions in various fan-favorite areas. On Friday, March 15, Patterson will be in the: Sebring Corvette Corral: 9 a.m. start, 10:15 a.m. auction. Sebring Celebrity Cruises Luxury Lounge:  4:30 p.m. start, 6:00 p.m. auction. On Saturday, March 16, Patterson will be in the: Porscheplatz: morning start (time TBD). Stay tuned to the Austin Hatcher Foundation’s social media for updates. Cadillac Corral: 5 p.m. start,  6:30 p.m. auction. Any fans unable to attend Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring; Presented by Cadillac are still encouraged to get involved and support the Foundation by bidding online to win a silent auction item or event-specific, one-of-a-kind Bill Patterson print copy. Any items won by buyers who are not at the event will be shipped at the buyer’s expense. To view auction items and bid, visit http://bidpal.net/sebring2024. All funds raised throughout the weekend go directly toward supporting the Austin Hatcher Foundation's mission to erase the effects of pediatric cancer. The Foundation provides vital services for families such as Mental and Behavioral Health Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Neurocognitive Testing, Family Programs, and more at absolutely no cost to entire families for their entire lifetime. To learn more, visit www.hatcherfoundation.org. To learn more about Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Presented by Cadillac visit https://www.sebringraceway.com/12-hour-sebring-more-info/

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (March 5, 2024) - The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer proudly announces Playing for a Purpose, a nationwide innovative fundraising campaign designed to empower athletes, teams, and communities to support families affected by childhood cancer. This unique initiative allows any team, from any school or sports organization, to leverage their passion for sports and create a positive impact beyond the field, arena, or court by creating their own fundraising event to raise funds. "Playing for a Purpose is all about empowering athletes and teams to make a real difference," said Georgia Moore, Events and Community Relations Manager at the Foundation. "We are calling on all passionate athletes, coaches, and teams to join us in the Playing for a Purpose movement. Let's come together and play for something bigger than ourselves that will make a lasting impact." All funds raised benefit the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides comprehensive coordinated care at no cost to families facing childhood cancer. Services such as therapy, counseling, neuropsychological testing, family programs, camps, and more are provided by a licensed clinical team for the lifetime of the child and their family. To join the Playing for a Purpose movement, teams or individuals must create and share a fundraising page. The Foundation's peer-to-peer fundraising software allows teams to choose their own fundraising approach, giving them the freedom to come up with unique ideas like giveback games, word-of-mouth donations, T-shirt sales, bake sales, or any other fundraising method that can make a difference. To make the fundraiser memorable and unique for each participating team, they can give their campaign a creative name. The Austin Hatcher Foundation provides a Quick Start Guide, social and email templates, and other resources that teams can use to help them get started. Teams have the freedom to personalize their fundraising efforts by setting their own goals, and each player can create their own fundraising page. This encourages friendly competition within the team and across different teams, motivating players to actively participate in their team's success while supporting a greater cause. “The Austin Hatcher Foundation’s innovative ‘Playing for a Purpose’ initiative utilizes a user-friendly fundraising tool, empowering teams to take charge of their efforts,” said Moore. “With all proceeds funding the Foundation’s daily programs and services, the initiative operates year-round, welcoming teams from anywhere to participate. Our site serves merely as a landing page, allowing teams to independently orchestrate and execute their fundraising efforts.” For more information about the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer and Playing for a Purpose, visit https://p2p.onecause.com/p4p2024/home.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 12, 2024) – Save the date! The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer will be presenting its 17th annual Celebration of Life and Hope gala event on September 21, 2024. This inspiring evening boasts hundreds of auction items and supportive attendees, delicious food and drinks, live music, family testimonies, and more. All funds raised go to providing families faced with childhood cancer 100%-free mental, behavioral health, and educational services. The Celebration of Life and Hope will take place at the Foundation’s Education Advancement Center in Chattanooga, with early-bird tickets available beginning in July 2024. Event Chairs: The Pattersons This year’s Celebration of Life and Hope is chaired by Kiran & John Patterson. “The Austin Hatcher Foundation provides hope to families who are facing childhood cancer,” said Kiran. "John and I find purpose in partnering with organizations who "stand in the gap" for children and families who need it most. AHF isn’t just a nonprofit; it’s a community lifeline, providing the support needed to navigate the emotional complexities of pediatric cancer. We're honored to chair this cause at the Celebration of Life and Hope this year, echoing the sentiment of love and resilience that defines the essence of the Austin Hatcher Foundation.” Kiran is the Event Coordinator at Material Handling, Inc. and John is the Vice President of Fleet Solutions at Material Handling, Inc. They have two children: Madeline (age 24, Natura Bissé Corporate Trainer) and John Frank (age 20, student at the University of Georgia). Honoree Family: The Ottermans Every year, the Celebration of Life and Hope honors one family facing the effects of childhood cancer. This year, the Foundation honors the Otterman family. Parents Mike and Traci Otterman lost their daughter Simone to Leukemia in 2015. Simone touched many hearts during her courageous battle with childhood cancer, and Mike and Traci have been unwavering advocates for pediatric cancer support. Simone’s sisters, Jade (age 15) and Cali (age 6) will be honored as well in recognition of their unique journey. “As we look back on our journey with childhood cancer and the loss of our Simone, we couldn’t be more thankful to have the Austin Hatcher Foundation in our corner,” said Traci. “They’ve been a source of support, encouragement, and healing for our family and we’re so humbled to be recognized as the Honoree Family this year.” The Austin Hatcher Foundation The Austin Hatcher Foundation provides comprehensive, coordinated care to entire families faced with a pediatric cancer journey. Evidence-based services, such as Mental and Behavioral Health Therapy, Individual and Group Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Grief Counseling, Educational Support, Family Programs, and more, are offered for the entire lifetime of the entire family, no matter what happens in diagnosis. All services are provided at completely no cost, as the Foundation is 100% funded by donations, supporters, sponsors, and fundraisers like the Celebration of Life and Hope. The Celebration of Life and Hope is highlighted by a large silent and live auction bidding. Any person or company may donate new items for the auction now by contacting Georgia@HatcherFoundation.org. Businesses and organizations are encouraged to join and sponsor the Celebration of Life and Hope 2024. Anyone interested should contact Melanie@HatcherFoundation.org. Sponsorship opportunities at all levels are available. For more information about the event or to learn about the Austin Hatcher Foundation’s mission, please visit www.hatcherfoundation.org.

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Chattanooga, TN, USA Chattanooga, TN, USA < Summer Internship Summer Graphic Design Intern Apply Now Internship Chattanooga, TN, USA About Start Date: June 3rd, 2024 End Date: August 1st, 2024 (Dates are flexible) The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer is a Chattanooga-based nonprofit organization handling many events and services both locally and nationally. They are looking for an intern interested in utilizing their creativity and fine-tuning their skills in graphic design. This person should be artistic, versatile, and eager to work with a wide range of media to support the communications of the organization. It is essential that applicants for this position are comfortable working with both print and electronic media, thrive in a team environment, are able to multi-task, demonstrate a high level of creativity, and understand the importance of attention to detail. Requirements Interns must work at least 20 hours a week and cannot work more than 40 hours per week This is a paid internship. Must be able to work from the office at least 2 days between Monday - Thursday. (The exact days will be determined based on the intern's availability) The use of a personal laptop is strongly recommended - though a desktop computer will be available for use. Must have strong knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, & InDesign. Working Knowledge of Adobe AfterEffects and HTML/Web Design. Responsibilities Prepare fliers, posters, and web base material for events. Create marketing materials for programs and services as needed. Develop all social media graphics for events, general awareness, and unique items. Assist with the development and updating of annual items for the website and media kit. Assist with looking ahead to the next year and creating web, social media, and posters. Promote the company’s vision and create awareness for the foundation. Other duties as assigned. Apply Now