In 2012, the Austin Hatcher Foundation is continuing its partnership with the American Le Mans Series through its “Fueling Potential:Racing to Win” Campaign to help pediatric cancer patients and their families.
“The Fueling Potential:Racing to Win” program is designed to provide families affected by pediatric cancer with the emotional and educational “Fuel” to ensure that each family member reaches his or her maximum potential as cancer survivors and ultimately “Win Life’s Race.”
“Our Focus is on early detection and recovery” says The Austin Hatcher Foundation’s Psychologist Ryan Thompson. “Early detection and interventions of educational, emotional, and social delays or deficits resulting from pediatric cancer and it’s treatments are addressed before they can create lasting effects on the children and their families. These services are provided at no cost to those receiving treatment, through the Foundation’s landmark cancer care center Hatch’s House of Hope, in Chattanooga TN.”
As part of the Austin Hatcher Foundation’s 2012 Campaign, the American Le Mans Series will work side by side with the Austin Hatcher Foundation by providing families with a much-needed escape from the everyday realities of pediatric cancer through a treatment concept known as diversionary therapy.
According to Scott Atherton, CEO and President for the American Le Mans Series, at each stop along the series, professional, drivers will visit local children’s hospitals to provide pediatric cancer patients and their families with fun activities, including the opportunity to build and race their own pinewood derby cars. The drivers will also visit the individual rooms of any children who are not presently well enough to participate in group activities. In addition to enjoying activities at the hospital, families will be invited to spend a day at the track participating in many exciting racing activities.
It has been an honor to create more than 3 dozen activities and participate in creating hundreds of smiles. We look forward to “Fueling Potential” as the Series continues to travel across the country visiting local children’s hospitals and welcoming families at the racetrack.” adds Atherton.
The American Le Mans Series will also be supporting the work of the Austin Hatcher Foundation through two exciting fundraising events: a Racers Pro-Am Golf Tournament and a Motorcycle Charity Ride. Both events will be held in Braselton, Georgia on October 14, following the final race of the 2012 American Le Mans Series season. Each event is not only a fitting celebratory finish to the 2012 American Le Mans Series season, but also a reflection of the Series’ commitment to pediatric cancer patients and their families. More details on those events is still to come so check back with us!
If you would like learn more about volunteer opportunities or the many ways in which you can support the American Le Mans Series’ partnership with The Austin Hatcher Foundation, please call (423) 834-4443, or email info@hatcherfoundation.org.
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