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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

FACTS ABOUT CHILDHOOD CANCERS Childhood cancer happens everywhere. Globally, it is estimated that 300,000+ new cases of cancer affect children each year; however, this number may be vastly underestimated due to large numbers of undiagnosed cases. READ MORE UNDERSTANDING CHILDHOOD CANCER It's natural to have many questions, such as, Who should treat my child? Will my child get well? What does all of this mean for our family? Not all questions have answers, but the information and resources on this page provide a starting point for understanding the basics of childhood cancer. READ MORE TYPES OF CHILDHOOD CANCERS Childhood cancer is a general term for a large group of diseases that can affect any part of the body. There are dozens of types of childhood cancer and countless subtypes. READ MORE HOW CHILDHOOD CANCER IS TREATED Children's cancers are not always treated like adult cancers. Pediatric oncology is a medical specialty focused on the care of children with cancer. It's important to know that this expertise exists and that there are effective treatments for many childhood cancers. READ MORE

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HOW CHILDHOOD CANCER IS TREATED Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is the general term for any treatment involving the use of chemical agents to stop cancer cells from growing. Chemotherapy can eliminate cancer cells at sites great distances from the original cancer. As a result, chemotherapy is considered a systemic treatment. More than half of all people diagnosed with cancer receive chemotherapy. For millions of people, chemotherapy helps treat their cancer effectively, enabling them to enjoy full, productive lives. A chemotherapy regimen (a treatment plan and schedule) usually includes drugs to fight cancer plus drugs to help support completion of the cancer treatment at the full dose on schedule. Most doctors agree that staying on your chemotherapy schedule gives you the best opportunity for a successful result. How Chemotherapy Works Chemotherapy is designed to kill cancer cells. Chemotherapy can be administered through a vein, injected into a body cavity, or delivered orally in the form of a pill, depending on which drug is used. Chemotherapy works by destroying cancer cells; unfortunately, it cannot tell the difference between a cancer cell and some healthy cells. So chemotherapy eliminates not only the fast-growing cancer cells but also other fast-growing cells in your body, including hair and blood cells. Some cancer cells grow slowly while others grow rapidly. As a result, different types of chemotherapy drugs target the growth patterns of specific types of cancer cells. Each drug has a different way of working and is effective at a specific time in the life cycle of the cell it targets. Your doctor will determine the chemotherapy drug that is right for you.. Radiation Radiation therapy, or radiotherapy, uses high-energy rays to damage or kill cancer cells and prevent them from growing and dividing, or to ease symptoms caused by cancer. Similar to surgery, radiation therapy is typically a local (not systemic) treatment to eliminate or eradicate visible tumors. Radiation therapy is not typically useful in eradicating cancer cells that have already spread to other parts of the body. Radiation therapy may be externally or internally delivered. External radiation delivers high-energy rays directly to the tumor site from a machine outside the body. Internal radiation, or brachytherapy , involves the placement of a small amount of radioactive material in or near the cancer. Surgery When Is Surgery Necessary? Although most patients will have a biopsy performed, not all cancers require surgical treatment. Some cancers are best treated with chemotherapy or radiation therapy, or both. In some instances, the cancer may be too big or too difficult to remove with surgery. Your health care team will work with you to decide whether surgery is part of your overall treatment plan. If surgery is necessary, you will undergo a number of tests to determine whether you are an appropriate candidate for surgery. Diagnosing Cancer With Surgery One common type of surgery used to help with diagnosing cancer is a biopsy. A biopsy means taking a tissue sample from your body for examination by a specialist in a laboratory. A positive biopsy indicates the presence of cancer. A negative biopsy may indicate that no cancer is present in the sample. When surgery is used for treatment, the cancer and some tissue adjacent to the cancer are typically removed. In addition to providing local treatment of the cancer, information gained during surgery is useful in predicting the likelihood of cancer recurrence and whether other treatment modalities will be necessary. Over the years, continuing advances in surgery have led to less invasive, less complicated, and safer procedures. As a result, some surgeries previously requiring hospitalization are now performed safely in an outpatient setting. Other types of surgeries are used to treat cancer once it has been diagnosed..

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PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY DIVISION The Psycho-Oncology Division is focused on restoring the emotional, educational and social development of the child and the child's family after a pediatric cancer diagnosis. Services are tailored to the individual's needs and are offered beginning at diagnosis and provided throughout the child's and family's lifespan at no cost to the families. The Psycho-Oncology division integrates the specific needs of the families dealing with the challenges of pediatric cancer with hospital-based and community-based services. The staff works to provide services that are needed to help the affected child and their families continue to function on a day-to-day basis. MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY Our Mental Health Services focus on the emotional well being of each family member who has been affected by pediatric cancer. Learn More ART THERAPY Art Therapy enriches the lives of individuals and families through active art-making Learn More MUSIC THERAPY Music therapy consists of using music therapeutically to address physical, psychological, cognitive, behavioral and/or social functioning. Learn More OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY OT treatment focuses on helping children with physical, sensory, or cognitive disability be as independent as possible in all areas of their lives. Learn More FAMILY SERVICES Family programs strengthen resilience by building a community among individuals and families who share similar experiences. Learn More NEURO-COGNITIVE TESTING Neuro-Cognitive Testingis a comprehensive evaluation of the patient's brain function, or cognitive status, by specific neurologic domains Learn More

KEIKI COBRA ROADSTER Keiki is the Hawaiian word for “child.” SEMA Cares Charity, Austin Hatcher Foundation has partnered with the Kawasaki Family to build a Custom Roadster that will be unveiled at SEMA 2021. This custom Roadster (replica of the legendary 427 Cobra) is a part of the Austin Hatcher Foundation’s Industrial Arts STEM Program and Youth Engagement. The Industrial Arts - STEM Therapy program serves a multipurpose function: first, to introduce and educate a STEM-based trade to children of all ages, and second, to treat and improve coordination deficits, behavioral, memory loss, learning and many other deficits as results of childhood cancer for both the affected child and their siblings. The Foundation’s vision through its services is to enhance therapeutic interventions through youth engagement with fun and exciting real-world activities that transfer into functional skill sets and build a strong interest and alliance with the automotive industry. The Foundation drew its styling cues from the legendary 427 Cobra with modern technology, parts and materials to improve performance and comfort. ABOUT: CHASSIS Complete jig-welded tube frame, 95” wheelbase chassis, black powder coated. BRAKE Front Brakes, Ford Mustang GT 11” front rotors with twin piston PBR aluminum calipers BODY Custom Bodywork by Greg Cunningham Custom Paint by AkzoNobel Coating Inc. Sikken Paint Poduct Ford Guardsman Blue with Ford Wimbledon White Stripes SATAjet Spray Gun – X5500 RP SATAjet Spray Gun – X5500 HBLP DRIVE TRAIN Ford Performance Part X2347D Street Cruiser-Dressed Crate Engine with x2 Heads-Front Sump Pan – Edelbrock EFI system (M-6007-X2347DEFIF) Tremec – TKX 5-Speed Transmission (M-7003-TKX81) Moser Differential 8.8” 3-Link Solid Axle Rear End Housing/3.55 Gears Power Steering WHEELS AND TIRES Factory Five Vintage Halibrand Replica 17” Wheels Front 17 x 9 Rear 17 x 10 ½ MICKEY Thompson Tires Front 245/45R17 Rear 315/35/R17 SUSPENSION Factory Five 3-Link Deluxe Rear Suspension with KONI coil-overs, forged lower control arms, and Panhard bar. KONI™ brand high performance mono-tube Front Suspension. INTERIOR Factory Five – Deluxe Leather Upgrade Package A/C – Heater/Defroster GPS Gauge Set

TYPES OF CHILDHOOD CANCER Pediatric Brain Tumors Brain and spinal cord tumors — known as central nervous system tumors (CNS) — are the most common type of solid tumor in children, constituting about 20 percent of all malignancies in patients under the age of 15. Brain tumors can be either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). There are many different types of brain tumors. Tumors that form in the tissues and cells of a child’s brain are called primary brain tumors. In some cases, tumors that have originated in other parts of the body spread, or metastasize, to the brain. 1. Astrocytoma/Giloma Astrocytomas are tumors that arise from brain cells called astrocytes. Gliomas originate from glial cells, most often astrocytes. Astrocytomas are of two main types—high-grade and low-grade. High-grade tumors grow rapidly and can easily spread through the brain. Low-grade astrocytomas are usually localized and grow slowly over a long period of time. High-grade tumors are much more aggressive and require very intensive therapy. The majority of astrocytic tumors in children are low-grade, whereas the majority in adults are high-grade. These tumors can occur anywhere in the brain and spinal cord. Common sites in children are the cerebellum (the area just above the back of the neck), cerebral hemispheres (the top part of the brain), and the thalamus or hypothalamus (located in the center of the brain). Some of the more common low-grade astrocytomas are: Juvenile Pilocytic Astrocytoma (JPA) Fibrillary Astrocytoma Pleomorphic Xantroastrocytoma (PXA) Desembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumor (DNET) The two most common high-grade astrocytomas are: Anaplastic Astrocytoma (AA) Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) 2. Ependymomas Ependymomas arise from cells lining the passageways in the brain that produce and store the cerebrospinal fluid or CSF. (CSF is a fluid that bathes the brain and spinal cord.) These tumors are classified as either supratentorial (in the top part of the head) or infratentorial (in the back of the head). In children, the majority of ependymomas occur as infratentorial tumors arising in or around the fluid-filled fourth ventricle. 3. Medulloblastomas and PNETs Medulloblastomas are tumors that arise in the posterior fossa region of the brain. The exact cell of origin is not known. These tumors are also referred to as primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET). Tumors that have the same characteristics can also arise in other parts of the brain. Representing approximately 15 percent of childhood brain tumors, medulloblastomas are tumors that arise from undeveloped stem cells in the portion of the brain that controls voluntary movement, the cerebellum. They are highly malignant, but with appropriate treatment many children can be cured. 4. Germ Cell Tumors These tumors arise from various types of “germ cells” found in the brain. Different types of germ cells give rise to different types of tumors, including germinoma, embryonal carcinoma, endodermal sinus tumor and teratoma. These tumors arise primarily in two locations in the center of the brain, the suprasellar and pineal regions. Germ cell tumors commonly malignant. Pediatric Leukemia's Leukemias are cancers that occur in the tissues within the body that produce the body’s blood cells and bone marrow. Leukemias are the most common form of childhood cancer. About one-third of all cancers in children under the age of 15 are leukemias, as are about one-fourth of all cancers in people under 20. Stems cells are present in healthy bone marrow and naturally develop into red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets — all of which are found in blood. Sometimes certain types of immature white blood cells undergo a random mutation, or change, of a gene in the DNA that can cause the cell to grow and multiply uncontrollably, resulting in leukemia. These uncontrolled cells flood the body’s organs and interfere with their function. The cells also inhibit the body’s ability to produce red and white blood cells and platelets normally. Stem cells that produce white blood cells come in two major types: myeloid cells and lymphoid cells. When uncontrolled cell growth begins within a descendant of a lymphoid cell, it is acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). This is the most common type of childhood leukemia; it accounts for about 85 percent of all childhood leukemias. When the uncontrolled growth originates within a descendant of a myeloid cell, it is acute myelogenous leukemia (AML), the second most common type of childhood leukemia. Pediatric Lymphoma's Lymphomas are cancers that develop in the lymphatic system of the body. The lymphatic system is a network of glands and vessels that transports lymph, a clear fluid carrying infection-fighting white blood cells called lymphocytes. Formed from a precursor type of cell called a stem cell, lymphocytes are made and stored in the lymph nodes — small bean-shaped organs found in the neck, chest, abdomen, groin, and in the underarm region. The spleen, thymus, tonsils, and bone marrow are also parts of the lymphatic system. Lymphomas develop when the white blood cells within the lymphatic system begin to grow abnormally. Lymphomas are the third most common form of cancer among children, following leukemia and brain tumors. There are two general types of lymphoma found in children, Hodgkin Lymphoma and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and its most recent Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) analysis, approximately 1,700 young people under 20 years of age are diagnosed with lymphoma each year in the United States. (Approximately 850-900 diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma and 750-800 with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma). Over the last two decades, the incidence of Hodgkin Lymphoma among young people younger than 20 years of age decreased slightly, as reported in the most recent SEER analysis. In the same period of time, the incidence of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in children younger than 15 years of age remained fairly constant; while there was a slight increase in the incidence of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma among 15- to 19-year-olds. Retinoblatoma Retinoblastoma, the most common type of eye tumor seen in children, occurs most often in young children before the age of five and affects boys and girls in equal numbers. The tumor may be in one eye (referred to as unilateral retinoblastoma), or in both eyes (bilateral retinoblastoma). Retinoblastoma tumors originate in the retina, the light-sensitive layer of the eye which enables the eye to see. About 75 percent of retinoblastoma cases are unilateral, and 90 percent of retinoblastoma patients have no family history of the disease. Retinoblastoma occurs most often before the age of five. There are approximately 350 new diagnosed cases per year in the United States, making it the seventh most common pediatric cancer. Retinoblastoma affects one in every 15,000 to 30,000 live babies born in the United States and is found in boys and girls from all backgrounds. More than 95 percent of children treated for retinoblastoma in the US are cured. In addition, more than 90 percent of patients retain at least one eye and more than 80 percent of children treated keep 20/20 vision. Pediatric Sarcomas Pediatric Sarcomas are cancers that can arise anywhere within the body where there is bone, muscle, or connective tissue. They account for about 10 to 15 percent of all newly diagnosed cancers in children and young adults under the age of 20 in the United States. Although rhabdomyosarcoma (a tumor arising from muscle), Ewing’s sarcoma (a tumor that typically arises from the bone), and osteosarcoma (a tumor that arises from bone) comprise the majority of sarcomas seen in children and young adults, other more rare forms of sarcomas can also be seen. Patients with certain genetic syndromes such as Li-Fraumeni syndrome are predisposed to developing sarcomas. However, in the vast majority of our patients, there are no predisposing factors. Wilm's Tumur Wilm’s Tumor is also called nephroblastoma, is the most common type of kidney cancer found in children, accounting for approximately 95 percent of all childhood kidney cancers and six percent of all childhood cancers. About 500 cases are diagnosed in the United States each year, the majority of which are curable. Named for Max Wilms (1867-1918), the surgeon who first identified the disease in 1899, Wilm’s tumor is a disease in which cancerous cells grow in one or both of the kidneys — two bean-shaped organs located on either side of the spine in the abdominal region. Wilm’s tumor usually occurs in only one kidney (unilateral tumors) when certain cells in that kidney multiply uncontrollably, growing into a malignant, or cancerous, mass. In a small number of cases, Wilm’s tumor can form in both kidneys (bilateral tumors); these do not always occur at the same time — a tumor can be detected in one kidney after first developing in the other.

IMPROVING BRAIN SKILLS THROUGH DRIVING SIMULATORS FACTS: - Some childhood cancer survivors develop learning problems (called cognitive impairments) after treatment. These problems affect brain skills such as paying attention, how fast the brain works, memory, hand-eye coordination and being able to stop and think. - Because these treatments occur while children are still growing, some problems/side effects may not show up until months or years after treatment, and these are called “late effects.” - Video games that require action, doing multiple things at once, and paying attention to improve brain skills (reading, attention, memory, working speed). STUDY FACTS: - Why are you doing the study? To find out if an in-clinic diving simulator program can improve brain skills in children treated for childhood cancer and siblings. - What will my child do in the study? The driving simulator is a real-world setting that has motion and is like really driving a car. In the study, the child will learn driving skills and use these skills in a racing game to help improve their brain skills. The sessions should be fun, but challenging so that they have a chance to make fast changes to thee skills. - Partners/co-investigators include people from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, George Washington University School of Medicine, John’s Hopkins’s All Children’s Hospital, and the UT College of Medicine, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Department. WHO CAN BE PART OF THE STUDY? - Children ages 10 to 17 (and must be 4 ft. 6 in. or taller) treated for cancer who are at least 3 months off treatment and have a doctor’s clearance to participate in this study. - Sibling of any child (in treatment or not) diagnosed with cancer. WHAT WILL WE HAVE TO DO? - Participants will complete twenty, 1-hour sessions of the driving game. One or two sessions can be done in a week. - Each session is broken up into three 15-minute periods which will be up to 45 minutes of drive time. Breaks will be given to the child as is needed. - We will learn about how the child’s body is working during each session (pulse, blood pressure, and temperature). At the beginning of each session, a watch-like band will be placed on the forearm to monitor pulse. A blood pressure cuff will be placed on the child’s arm three times during the session to measure blood pressure. The child’s temperature will be taken on the forehead. - At each session, the child will answer questions about how they are feeling during the driving game to make sure it does not make them feel sick. If they do, we will make changes to help them feel better. Parents will be asked to complete a short form about side effects each week as well. - Three times during the study, the child will complete a computer test of their brain skills. This will take about 20 minutes. At these three time points, parents will also complete a form about their child’s brain skills. - At the end of the study, parents and children will answer questions about how they like the study. - Parents who are interested will meet with Dr. April Nesin, Foundation Psychologist, and the Principal Investigator of the study. Dr. Nesin will answer all questions, make sure that the child fits all requirements, and obtain parental consent. For more questions or to schedule an appointment to sign up for the study, contact: Trent Whicker, 423-243-3475 trent@hatcherfoundation.org

POWERED BY The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer is kicking off another STEM-based program called “E-Racing” through its Industrial Arts Education Therapy division The E-Racing program aims to inspire children who have been affected by childhood cancer to take an interest in engineering in an innovative way. This project not only allows kids to build their own functioning and drivable electric car, but the kids will do it while building self-confidence, problem solving skills and creative thinking. MEET OUR TEAM + PARTNER READ MORE “With philanthropy being at the core of both sides of my family and the HMS racing team, I could not be more honored and thrilled that we are able to join forces with Austin Hatcher Foundation for a very unique and creative new childhood cancer therapy method combining motorsports with engineering!" - Bryan Hixon, HMS Team Owner