Austin Hatcher Foundation

05/30/2026

Leadership In Training: Shark Tank Edition 🦈

Yesterday our teens spent a day learning about career skills, practicing networking, and pitching their presentations to our “sharks” (aka local business professionals). We’re so proud of how they’re taking steps towards career-readiness. 💼

A huge thank you to these community leaders who spent the afternoon using their experience and expertise to invest in AHF students!

05/30/2026

“Everything I do to help raise money or to volunteer my time is for them.”

Our longtime friend Carol Yim was nominated for United Way of Greater Chattanooga's Celebrate Awards in the “Volunteer of the Year” category, and we couldn’t be more excited!

From volunteering at summer camps to organizing community fundraisers like “Mahj for Hatch,” Carol embodies the heartbeat of our mission — putting families first. She understands the impact of a diagnosis, and she’s committed to inspiring hope. We are so grateful for volunteers like Carol!

“It’s the least I could do to help families facing pediatric cancer.” 💚

05/29/2026

We need your help!

Parents and caregivers face hard days filled with appointments, testing, and care. A $25 Visa gift card gives them a small moment of relief, whether during neuropsychological testing or while attending programs like Parents’ Night Out!

You can donate a $25 gift card now at the link below to give a much needed break to our resilient caregivers 💚

https://loom.ly/RXRduvY

05/28/2026

When you donate monthly, you help ensure every family gets the support they need— for as long as they need it. 💚

Join Hatch's Monthly Giving Club today: hatcherfoundation.org/givemonthly.

05/26/2026

What does it mean to restore a child’s “body safety?”

While the end of treatment is a milestone worth celebrating, many families discover that the impact of treatment continues long after hospital visits are over. Helping a child feel “safe” in their body again is an important aspect of healing.

If this sounds familiar, we’re here to walk the road to recovery with you.

Explore everyday tools and tips for restoring safety on our latest blog post:

Life after childhood cancer treatment can bring both relief and uncertainty. While the end of treatment is a milestone worth celebrating, many children and caregivers discover that emotional healing continues long after procedures and hospital visits are over. Supporting a child’s sense of safety,...

05/26/2026

Little hearts that make a big impact 💚

For Mental Health Awareness Month, our community volunteers gathered to make clay hearts for families navigating the loss of a child. They might seem small, but these hearts remind moms, dads, and siblings that they’re not alone in the cancer journey.

We’re so grateful for our amazing volunteers!

05/25/2026

ICYMI: Here’s what we’ve been up to since January!

Because of you, families impacted by childhood cancer are finding hope, healing, and community at AHF in so many ways. 💚

2026 has been so full already — stay tuned to see what the rest of the year has in store!

05/23/2026

Golf that gives back ⛳️

Our first Hatcher Classic Golf Tournament of 2026 at was a “hit!” Because of your generosity, we raised enough support to help over 70 individuals receive a full year of AHF services. 🤍

That’s 70 stories of hope, 70 hearts impacted, and 70 brighter futures. Thank you for showing up for families that need it most!

If you didn’t get a chance to join us, there are still spots remaining for our summer tournament on August 17! Visit the link below to register your foursome!🏌

https://loom.ly/r4hANso

05/22/2026

We get it: sometimes the “night before an appointment” anxiety can feel overwhelming.

Here are 3 simple tips to help prepare your child for an upcoming doctor’s visit:

👂 Describe what they will hear, see, and feel during the appointment.
🧃 Let them help pack a snack or toy bag!
🎨 Plan an active distraction that can help the day feel “lighter.”

Mental health can play a major role in the healing process. To learn more about decreasing appointment anxiety, check out our latest blog below 🤍

www.hatcherfoundation.org/resources/guide/how-to-prepare-your-child-for-port-access-and-medical-procedures

05/20/2026

A very warm welcome to our newest Teen Ambassadors (all 80 of you)! 👏

Last week, our TAP members got a chance to meet one another, learn more about our mission, and explore opportunities to get involved. 🔎

These students are passionate about supporting childhood cancer families, and we can’t wait to kick off the next school year with their support!