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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS + RESOURCES CHILD GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP An opportunity for AGES 6-12 to talk about loved ones who have passed, learn coping skills, and discuss ways to deal with grief, while bonding with others who have experienced similar losses and deaths. A kid-friendly dinner will be served. ADULT GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP An opportunity for ADULTS to talk about loved ones who have passed, learn coping skills, and discuss ways to deal with grief, while bonding with others who have experienced similar losses and deaths. Enrichment opportunity provided for children. All groups are for those who are part of a family that has been affected by pediatric cancer and have experienced the loss of a loved one. (Death does not have to be from pediatric cancer) Groups will be facilitated by Susan Latta: LMFT at Austin Hatcher Foundation who holds a Fellow in Thanatology, the study of death and dying, and has over 35 years of experience in grief counseling. GRIEF SUPPORT RESOURCES ADULT CHILD Click on a title to view/download documents. Reactions that People Often Experience with Their Grief Tips on Navigating Your Grief Ways to Take Care of Yourself in Your Grief The Four Tasks of Mourning Books on Grief Coping with Loneliness Grief Affects Our Entire Self Managing Your Anger Click on a title to view/download documents. Tips to Help Your Family Children React to Death in Many Different Ways Helping Kids & Teens Cope with Grief Physical Reactions to Grief in Kids & Teens How to Talk with your Child or Teen After a Death 2022 GRIEF CAMP ROAD TRIP: GRIEF IS A JOURNEY On July 28th, 2022 The Austin Hatcher Foundation and The Children's Hospital at Erlanger hosted Grief Camp! It was such an amazing day! At Grief Camp children made memory boxes and buttons in art therapy, hung out with therapy dogs, drummed & danced in music therapy, and shared messages on the "Grief-itti" wall. They also had the opportunity to talk about loved ones who have passed and learn coping skills to deal with grief. They learned that everyone experiences grief differently and and that no one is alone on that journey. Thank you to The Children's Hospital at Erlanger and to every volunteer, instructor, and guest who made Grief Camp such a success. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

AHF Charitable Tax ID: 20-8065108 Download W-9 Form FINANCIALS Our organization relies on the generosity of donors like you to fund our programs and support our mission. Thank you for your support and trust in our organization. Together, we can empower the life of a child facing pediatric cancer. View the accomplishments made possible by your generosity in our latest annual report. 2022 Annual Report Download 990 Form 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015

1961 Chevrolet Bel Air Doug Evans’, SEMA Chairman of the Board for 2015-17, personal no-expense spared 1961 Bel Air Sport Coupe Resto-Mod. frame-off build featured in Super Chevy and Street Rodder Magazine. In association with SEMA Cares and in celebration of both the 50thanniversary of SEMA and the 10th anniversary of the Austin Hatcher Foundation for pediatric Cancer this Vehicle is to be sold at Mecum Auction, January ,2017 in Kissimmee Fla, at Mecum Auction Lot # S90 to benefit the Austin Hatcher Foundation. #1hotbelair and #AHFbelair 1971Chevrolet Resto-Mod Family Sport Utility Vehicle utilizing classic Chevrolet design with high tech luxury, performance and navigation/audio enhancements. This suburban will be nicely prepared with current and futuristic electronics for a cool family daily driver while providing heart pounding performance to make even the shortest drives memorable. This vehicle is to be used for promotional purposes and sold at auction to benefit the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer. BMW S1000RR 2 Wheels 4 Kids was created in 2011 by lifelong motorcyclist Jack Broomall of Malvern, Pa. for the purpose of raising funds and awareness for childrens’ charities. Following up on a 2012 ride across the USA, in 2013 2W4K competed at the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats in an attempt to set several motorcycle land speed records, all for benefit of the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer. 1951 Dodge Pilot Wrecker This representation of a beloved animated character is well received everywhere he goes. Sitting on Rocket Wheels and powered by a Chevy 350, this astonishing 1951 Dodge Pilothouse Wrecker draws attention at both car shows and on the road. This Pilothouse has been donated to the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer and will be sold to benefit the Foundation. All proceeds will be used nationally to eliminate the effects of pediatric cancer on the family unit and provide families with the emotional fuel to win life’s race. 1971 Resto Mod "Adel" This car truck is a barn find that was purchased by Austin Hatcher Foundation co-founders Jim and Amy Jo Osborn. The Osborns, along with generous support from sponsors, funded the build and have donated the truck to the Foundation to be auctioned in 2014. The truck was unveiled at the 2013 SEMA Show in Las Vegas to rave reviews by show attendees and project sponsors. 2008 Dan Gurney This car was auctioned to benefit the Foundation at Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach in 2013 and donated back for subsequent auction. The car was sold again at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas in 2013. This vehicle has generated over $230,000 for the Foundation. • Signed on the dash by racing legend Dan Gurney • Built by Saleen • #44 out of 82 produced • 4.6L 3V SOHC V8 @ 465HP/425 lb. ft. torque • 5-Speed Short-Throw Manual Transmission

AHF TEEN AMBASSADOR PROGRAM PRESENTS TENNIS - PICKLEBALL - VOLLEYBALL Document 1.6.24 TENNIS MCCALLIE Document 3.2.24 PICKLEBALL CCS Document 7.27.24 VOLLEYBALL XSV REGISTER FOR PICKLEBALL! PAY SPONSORSHIP MAKE A DONATION Pickleball MARCH 2, 2024 | CHATTANOOGA CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS $40 PER PERSON 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Adult Fun Flight 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM Middle School 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM High School Flight 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Seniors (55+) Flight 2:45 PM - 4:45 PM Competitive Flight REGISTER NOW! WHAT IS HIT IS FOR HATCH? The Austin Hatcher Foundation is a non-profit organization that helps children and their families cope with the effects of pediatric cancer through various services, including a collective of therapies and lifestyle education. A program added to this organization, known as the Teen Ambassador Program, works alongside the Austin Hatcher Foundation in creating a way to allow teens in the community to be more involved in serving others. Out of this group, several ambassadors were inspired to take on the task of starting a fundraiser in 2023 for the Austin Hatcher Foundation, known as the Hit It For Hatch Tennis Tournament. This tournament, created by ambassadors who share a love for tennis, was a creative way for kids and adults to be involved in a good cause, as well as bring more awareness to the work of the Austin Hatcher Foundation. In 2024, the Teen Ambassadors will be hosting the inaugural Hit It For Hatch Series - consisting of a Tennis, Pickleball, and Volleyball Tournament!

NEWS PR ES S RELEASES | BLOG | VIDEOS PRESS RELEASES Austin Hatcher Foundation Travels to Florida for 72nd annual Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring IMSA Race and Hospital Visit with Team TGM Diversionary Therapy visit Tuesday to Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital with Team TGM Live paintings and auction from world-renowned... Playing for a Purpose: Austin Hatcher Foundation Launches Nationwide Innovative Fundraising Campaign for Schools, Clubs, and Athletes to Support Families Affected by Childhood Cancer CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (March 5, 2024) - The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer proudly announces Playing for a Purpose, a... September 21, 2024: Save the Date for the Austin Hatcher Foundation's 17th Annual Celebration of Life and Hope Gala CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Feb. 12, 2024) – Save the date! The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer will be presenting its 17th annual... view all BLOG How Does STEAM Help Pediatric Cancer Patients and Their Families? By Beth Baker, STEAM Curriculum Coordinator What is STEAM? At the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer (AHF), we weave... Shining a Light: Raising Awareness for Childhood Cancer By Rachel McMahill, MSN, RN, OCN, Freelance Nurse Writer Every year, childhood cancer awareness is recognized in September. Since it is... Teen Grief Guide: Navigating Loss and Supporting Teens Through the Healing Process By Rachel McMahill, MSN, RN, OCN, Freelance Nurse Writer My experience with grief Grief, such a simple, five letter word but its meaning... view all MEDIA Play Video Play Video 06:24 We Are Grateful: AHF Donors Impact Play Video Play Video 09:01 The Austin Hatcher Foundation: the Henry Family Testimony Play Video Play Video 00:32 Austin Hatcher Foundation- General Education Play Video Play Video 00:59 Bubble Run 2021 Play Video Play Video 01:59 Cosmic Odyssey Camp - August 2021 Play Video Play Video SATA Build - Gen 3 Factory Five Type 65 Coupe Play Video Play Video Ford Explorer Build - 2018 Play Video Play Video 03:06 Cancer Looks Like Me - Austin Hatcher Foundation Play Video Play Video 01:00 Teen Night - June 2021 Play Video Play Video Industrial Arts Therapy Division Play Video Play Video Ford Mustang Mach E SEMA Build Play Video Play Video 04:25 Austin Hatcher Foundation - Education Advancement Center Play Video Play Video 02:39 Summer Enrichment Camp Play Video Play Video Kawasaki "Keiki Cobra Roadster" view all

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE EDUCATION The Healthy Lifestyle division is to equip children with the knowledge necessary to make healthy lifestyle choices while reducing their risk of cancer tomorrow. The division addresses four key risk factors that contribute to 65% of all adult cancer diagnosis. The four risk factors addressed are: nutrition, tobacco prevention, exercise and sun safety (skin cancer prevention). The “Fueling Potential: Racing to Win” program which teaches children in grades K-5 to imagine their bodies as a race car and provides four interactive teaching stations. Children learn how to provide their race car with the best fuel (by choosing appropriate foods), keep their engine strong (by exercising appropriately), providing optimal performance (saying no to tobacco products) and by keeping their car bright and shiny (taking the appropriate sun safety precautions). Fueling Potential: Racing to Win is taught both in elementary schools and at community events by licensed teachers employed by the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer. To lower your risk of cancer: Eat healthy Be physically active (reach and maintain a healthy weight) Practice sun safety Do not use tobacco or tobacco products (including smokeless tobacco) Learn about our Healthy Lifestyle Ford Explorer

PERSONAL FUNDRAISING To make your own fundraiser for the foundation, select from the options below! You can create personal fundraisers on Facebook, Instagram, and through our CRM Neon! Once you've created your fundraising page, you'll be able to edit, add photos, and set a fundraising goal. You can share your personal fundraising link with anyone online or on social media, and they can donate directly to support your goal. All funds help erase the effects of pediatric cancer for the entire family! Facebook Visit our page and click 'Fundrasiers' then 'Raise Money' Customize the description and goal and then share to your profile & feed! Instagram Visit our profile and then tap the 'Support' Button! Share to your story and add the fundraiser to your profile! NEON Create an account with NEON to build your your fundraising page! Set a custom goal, add photos, and share your link with your community! Setting up a personal fundraiser for a walk or run? Download these graphics and share and gain support! Custom Bib Walking For Running For

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MUSIC & ART THERAPY MUSIC THERAPY is the clinical and evidenced - based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional. It consists of using music therapeutically to address physical, psychological, cognitive, behavioral and/or social functioning. Because music therapy is a powerful and non-threatening medium, unique outcomes are possible. With young children, music therapy provides a unique variety of music experiences in an intentional and developmentally appropriate manner to effect changes in a child’s behavior and facilitate development of his/her communication, social & emotional, sensori-motor, and/or cognitive skills. MUSIC THERAPY HELPS WITH: Improve Developmental Skills Promote Self-Esteem Manage Pain + Stress Encourage Socialization Encourage Self-Expression Encourage Communication Build Motor Development Stimulate Cognitive Functioning Improve Speech/Language Skills ART THERAPY enriches the lives of individuals and families through active art-making, creative process, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship. Art therapy effectively supports personal and relational treatment goals as well as community concerns. Art therapy is used to improve cognitive and sensorimotor functions, foster self-esteem and self-awareness, cultivate emotional resilience, promote insight, enhance social skills, reduce and resolve conflicts and distress, and advance societal and ecological change. ART THERAPY HELPS WITH: Improve Cognitive Function Fine Motor Skills Foster Self-Esteem Foster Self-Awareness Cultivate Emotional Resilience Enhance Social Skills Activities of Daily Life Reduce and Resolve Conflicts "This is amazing! What a wonderful activity that helps my son focus on something positive like drumming and music. It truly helped him to rest and relax during a day that was so stressful." -Dad of newly diagnosed 6-year-old male patient “As a professional drummer, I always had aspirations of utilizing music and drumming as a therapeutic tool. The Austin Hatcher Foundation made this dream a reality when they gave me the opportunity to use music and drumming to positively impact children and their families walking through cancer. As I have drummed with patients of all ages, I have been amazed how music and drumming has broken through barriers - offering children and their families a way to communicate without every saying a word, providing children with a diversion from pain and stress surrounding their treatment, and creating an outlet for children to express themselves creatively. I count it a true privilege to be on the Austin Hatcher Foundation and Hope and Cope family support teams at the Alabama Center for childhood cancer and blood disorders, which is a partnership between the UAB Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at Children’s of Alabama.” -Walker Wright Music Therapist (Children's of Alabama)

VOLUNTEER INDIVIDUAL + FAMILY APPLY NOW Click "Volunteer Application" and fill out the application in its entirety! Once completed, please email the form to us by clicking "Submit Form". Then view the "Volunteer Opportunities" below to select an opportunity you would like to volunteer for. VOLUNTEER APPLICATION SUBMIT FORM 2024 VOLU NTEER OPPORTUNITIES A "Volunteer Application" must be submitted to qualify for volunteer opportunities! VIEW NOW ARE YOU A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT? Apply for our Te en Ambassador Program (TAP) READ MORE

DONOR ADVISED FUND Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer accepts gifts through all donor-advised funds. You can donate by selecting via the widget your brokerage. If you cannot find your Donor-Advised Fund in DAF Direct, see below for more options. Here is the information you might need to complete your Donor-Advised Fund Grant Recommendation. Should you have any other questions, please get in touch with us directly at info@hatcherfounation.org . Person to contact: Amy Jo Osborn Full address of charity: 1705 S. Holtzclaw Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404 Exact Name of Charity: Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer Direct phone number: 423.243.3471 Fax number: 423.498.3581

LEGACY GIFTS Sample Gift Language for your Will or Revocable Living Trust A gift to The Austin Hatcher Foundation in your will or revocable trust enables you to support our mission and make a difference in the lives of future generations. A bequest: It is easy to arrange. It will not alter your current lifestyle in any way. It can be easily modified to address your changing needs. Residual Gift Language A residual bequest comes to us after your estate expenses and specific bequests are paid: Example: I give and devise to The Austin Hatcher Foundation For Pediatric Cancer, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, all (or percentage) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific program) . Specific Gift Language Naming The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer as a beneficiary of a specific amount from your estate is easy: I give and devise to The Austin Hatcher Foundation, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the sum of $___________ (or asset) to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program). Contingent Gift Language The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer can be named as a contingent beneficiary in your will or personal trust if one or more of your specific bequests cannot be fulfilled: If (insert individuals name) is not living at the time of my demise, I give and devise to The Austin Hatcher Foundation, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the sum of $ _______ (or all or a percentage of the residue of my estate) to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program). Retirement Plan Beneficiary Language You may name The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer as a beneficiary of your IRA or other qualified retirement benefits. Please consult with their tax advisor regarding the tax benefits of such gifts. Naming The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer as the beneficiary of a qualified retirement plan asset such as a 401(k), 403(b), IRA, or profit-sharing pension plan will accomplish a charitable goal while realizing significant tax savings. It can be costly to pass such assets on to heirs because of heavy tax consequences. By naming The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer as a beneficiary of a retirement plan, the donor maintains complete control over the asset while living, but at the donor's death the plan passes to support The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer free of both estate and income taxes. Making a charitable gift from your retirement plan is easy. Simply request a change-of-beneficiary form from your plan administrator. When you have finished, please return the form to your plan administrator and notify The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer. If you or your attorney would like The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer legal counsel to provide you with customized beneficiary language that is specific to your goal and interest, please email us at info@hatcherfoundation.org