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HIT IT FOR HATCH SERIES Pickleball Tournament Register Today! Our vision is for all childhood cancer patients, survivors, and the entire family to reach their full human potential through education, balance, and health & well-being. What is the Austin Hatcher Foundation? The experience of childhood cancer goes beyond diagnosis and affects every individual family member differently. All family members need unique solutions to the challenges they face. During and after treatment, the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer is here to provide the solutions and walk through every step of a family’s recovery journey. All services are provided at no cost. REQUEST APPOINTMENT Fill out a self referral form and we will reach out to you soon! VIEW OPEN CAREERS We are looking for new members to add to our team! SERVICES OFFERED We offer multiple services at no cost to the whole family! read more UPCOMING FAMILY PROGRAMS Check out all of our Family Programs for 2023! read more VOLUNTEER Join us in erasing the effects of pediatric cancer! read more THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 ANNUAL CORPORATE PARTNERS MAKING LIFE BETTER FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER FAMILIES.

Date DATE February 10, 2024 Location LOCATION Chattanooga, TN Distance DISTANCES 10K / 5K / 1 Mile Fun Run Price PRICE $25 - $45 REGISTER NOW! WELCOME TO THE 2024 BUBBLES OF FUN RUN! Join us for our annual celebration of joy and hope as runners raise funds to provide a brighter future for families faced with pediatric cancer. Two races are offered - a one-mile “Fun Run” for children and anyone not looking to time their run, and a timed 5K and 10K with medals awarded. Timed event registration includes a special t-shirt, medal, and donation to the foundation. Funds raised through the Bubble Runs directly impact and provide services to children faced with pediatric cancer, as well as their entire family, through the foundation’s Education Advancement Center. RUN VIRTUALLY Show your support from your own neighborhood! Click the "Register Virtually" button below, then select "Register" on the following page and follow the prompts to sign up to run from anywhere. Download your AHF bib from the "Resources" tab or below, and show your support from the comfort of your own neighborhood! REGISTER VIRTUALLY DOWNLOAD BIB MAKE AN IMPACT Create a Personal Fundraiser Whether you're running or not, we encourage everyone to create a personal fundraising page for this event! Everyone can make an impact by sharing their personal page on social media or among friends and family to raise awareness and additional funds for families facing childhood cancer. Fundraising pages and more info can be found at the link below! START FUNDRAISING NOW! FAMILY FRIENDLY Strollers (MUST BE LEASHED) Animals AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE Fuel up before or after the race with Spill the Beans! START TIMES Time 9:00 - 11:00 AM 10K Time 9:00 - 10:00 AM 5K Time 9:30 - 10:00 AM 1 Mile Fun Run LOCATION + MAP TENNESSEE RIVERPARK Hubert Fry Center, Shelter #4 4301 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37406 VIEW GOOGLE MAP REGISTER NOW START FUNDRAISING RUN VIRTUALLY THANK YOU SPONSORS!

RESOURCES + GUIDANCE FORMS Referral resource forms for Children's at Erlanger and General referrals. All forms HIPAA compliant. WEBINARS If you missed an Austin Hatcher Foundation program event, tune into our recorded webinars. SCHOLARSHIPS Information for how you can apply for scholarships through the foundation OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY RESOURCES View OT resources that you or your child can participate in from home! TELEHEALTH APPOINTMENTS Telehealth Appointments are available. To schedule an appointment call 423.243.3471 GRIEF SUPPORT View grief support resources for adults and children. Learn more about grief support groups.

2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Celeste Bradley HR Attorney, EEO Consultant, DEI Trainer, Title IX Investigator and Trainer {TN} Rose Kawasaki Vice President, Exports International LLC {TN/CA} Albert Leavengood Operations Leader at Cigna TN} Marla Moore Marketing Director at Legendary Companies {TN} Justin Robertson Superintendent, Hamilton County Schools {TN} Steve Snyder VP, Garland Carpet & Rug {GA} Ryan Voskuil Orthopaedic Oncology Surgeon {TN} Thomas White Sr VP Investor Relations, Retired {TN} Meg Wingfield Development of Athletics, CCS { TN} Dax Branam Thrasher Elementary, Special Education Teacher {TN} Ana Faulk English/Spanish Translator {GA} Eric Fuller CEO of US Xpress {TN} Donna Gibson UTC- Program Coordinator, Retired {TN} Jeff Geismar Director of Accounting and Finance at PlayCore {TN} As hley Guthrie Family Nurse Practitioner {TN} Josh Heath Scenic City Devices {TN} James M Osborn, MD Orthopedic Spine Surgeon {TN} Amy Jo Osborn AHF President and CEO {TN} Gary Patrick Attorney; Patrick Beard Schulman Jacoway {TN}

PATIENT & PHYSICIAN FORMS PATIENT INFORMATION Here you will find information needed as a patient as well as parent or guardian of a patient. Read More PHYSICIAN INFORMATION Resources for physicians to be in contact with our clinical staff. Read More

MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY Mental Health refers to cognitive, behavioral, and emotional well-being. It is all about how people think, feel, and behave. Mental health can affect daily living, relationships, and physical health. The Austin Hatcher Foundation offers Mental Health Services that focus on the emotional well being of each family member who has been affected by pediatric cancer. Mental Health Services are offered by licensed mental health providers who are able to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals, families and groups. These treatments encompass a variety of evidenced based therapeutic methods and techniques, in order to alleviate mental or emotional illness, symptoms or disorders. AHF mental health providers work very closely with other providers in the community to ensure the optimal collaborative care for each person seen. Mental Health Therapy helps with: F eel stronger in the face of challenges Change behaviors that hold you back Look at ways of thinking that affect how you feel Heal pains from the past Build relationship skills Figure out your goals Strengthen your self-confidence Cope with symptoms Handle strong emotions like fear, grief or anger Enhance your problem solving skills

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CAREERS Full Time Licensed Clinical Mental Health Specialist Chattanooga, TN, USA View Job Full Time Clinical Psychologist Chattanooga, TN, USA View Job Full-Time Family Services Coordinator Chattanooga, TN, USA View Job Internship Administrative and Development Intern Chattanooga, TN, USA View Job Internship Summer Graphic Design Intern Chattanooga, TN, USA View Job Internship Family Services Intern Chattanooga, TN, USA View Job Internship Occupational Therapy Student Internship Chattanooga, TN, USA View Job Internship Marketing and Special Events Intern Chattanooga, TN, USA View Job