On Saturday, May 12, the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer will be in attendance for the 5th annual Kids in the Kitchen event from 10-2 in the Walker Pavilion in Coolidge Park.

Kids in the Kitchen is a fun and educational event that teaches children about healthy eating habits, exercise, and other important lifestyle choices.

The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer will be educating the public about their Fueling Potential: Racing to Win program, designed to equip families with the knowledge necessary to make healthy lifestyle choices and reduce their lifetime risk of cancer.

Children will be invited to make sun safety bracelets, an interactive way for children and their parents to practice sun safety.

“Making these sun safety bracelets with the children is a great way to educate them, as well as their families, about how to take simple measures to help protect from skin cancer down the road,” said Trish Thompson, Family Service Coordinator “ We hope the families see the importance of sun protection and hope the children will continue to wear their bracelets throughout the summer.”

There will be samples, giveaways and prizes! Admission is free. All are welcome.

For more information contact Trish Thompson at tthompson@hatcherfoundatoin.org or call 423.243.3475 

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 The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer’s mission is to erase the effects of pediatric cancer and optimize each child’s quality of life through essential specialized intervention beginning at the time of diagnosis and continuing throughout survivorship. The Foundation provides services to children with cancer, as well as their families, in association with Pediatric Oncology centers and through the Foundation’s cancer care center, Hatch’s House of Hope. The Foundation provides all services at no cost to the families. Services are funded solely by the generous donations of supporters. For more information, visit www.hatcherfoundation.org.

“Fueling Potential: Racing to Win” Campaign: In 2012, the Austin Hatcher Foundation is continuing its partnership with the American Le Mans Series by kicking off a new “Fueling Potential: Racing to Win” Campaign to help pediatric cancer patients and their families.“Fueling Potential:Racing to Win” is uniquely designed to provide families affected by pediatric cancer with the emotional and educational “Fuel” to ensure that each family member reaches their maximum potential as cancer survivors and ultimately “Win Life’s Race.”

Chattanooga, TN: The American Le Mans Series continues to excite fans from across the country at the third race of the 2012 season held on May 12 in Monterey, California.

The week long events kicked off Wednesday, May 9, as students at Le Mesa Elementary school had the chance to participate in the Fueling Potential: Racing to Win program, teaching healthy lifestyle choices that can reduce their risk of cancer.

 “The support we have received from the American Le Mans Series is remarkable,” said Ray Lallier, National Resource Development and Special Projects Director for the Austin Hatcher Foundation. “The partnership has allowed us to reach children from coast to coast providing healthy lifestyle programs to schools and diversionary therapy to children’s hospitals in each race city.”

At 11:30PST on May 12, The Dyson Racing Team will host an American Le Mans Series Live auction to directly benefit the Austin Hatcher Foundation through the sale of unique one of a kind autographed race memorabilia. 

Race fans who cannot attend the auction can still show their support by texting “Hatch” to “501501” to donate $10.

For more information visit Hatcherfoundation.org/ALMS or contact Ray Lallier at Ray@hatcherfoundation.org.

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 The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer’s mission is to erase the effects of pediatric cancer and optimize each child’s quality of life through essential specialized intervention beginning at the time of diagnosis and continuing throughout survivorship. The Foundation provides services to children with cancer, as well as their families, in association with Pediatric Oncology centers and through the Foundation’s cancer care center, Hatch’s House of Hope. The Foundation provides all services at no cost to the families. Services are funded solely by the generous donations of supporters. For more information, visit www.hatcherfoundation.org.

Healthy Lifestyle Education These community and school based programs are designed to equip families with the knowledge necessary to make healthy lifestyle choices and reduce their lifetime risk of cancer. The programs help educate children to reach their greatest potential and ultimately win life’s race.

Fresh off a record-setting season opener at Sebring, a full grid from the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón heads west to America’s premier street racing festival.

As the official charity of the American Le Mans Series, the Austin Hatcher Foundation’s “Fueling Potential: Racing to Win” campaign continues after a visit to the world re-known Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital where drivers from Dempsey racing visited children on Wednesday.

Falken Tire Team will be hosting an auction to benefit the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer at the Falken Tire Transporter Friday April 13, at 1:00pm.  Fans, you do not want to miss this opportunity to win one of a kind unique signed artwork by Bryan Sellers and Wolf Henzler.  Autographed items ranging from authentic racecar parts like a GT wing and taillights, to driver’s memorabilia from 2011 and much more from Team Falken.

“We are extremely appreciative to Team Falken for partnering with us to help raise money and awareness for the Foundation,” says Ray Lallier, National Resource Development Director of the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer.

For up to date details about the auction follow us on twitter @austinhatcherfo

If you would like to learn more about the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer The American Le Mans Series’ Fueling Potential: Racing to Win Program, or would like information on volunteer opportunities, please visit www.hatcherfoundation.org/ALMS or contact Christy McDonald at Christy@hatcherfoundation.org or Ray Lallier at Ray@hatcherfoundation.org.

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The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer’s mission is to erase the effects of pediatric cancer and optimize each child’s quality of life through essential specialized intervention beginning at the time of diagnosis and continuing throughout survivorship. The Foundation provides services to children with cancer, as well as their families, in association with Pediatric Oncology centers and through the Foundation’s cancer care center, Hatch’s House of Hope. The Foundation provides all services at no cost to the families. Services are funded solely by the generous donations of supporters. For more information, visit www.hatcherfoundation.org.

“Fueling Potential: Racing to Win” Campaign: In 2011, the Austin Hatcher Foundation is continuing its partnership with the American Le Mans Series by kicking off a new “Fueling Potential: Racing to Win” Campaign to help pediatric cancer patients and their families.“Fueling Potential:Racing to Win” is uniquely designed to provide families affected by pediatric cancer with the emotional and educational “Fuel” to ensure that each family member reaches their maximum potential as cancer survivors and ultimately “Win Life’s Race.”

On Wednesday, April 11^th, American Le Mans Series drivers from Dempsey Racing will thrill and excite children at the world renowned Loma Linda University’s Children’s Hospital for a much-needed distraction and escape from the everyday realities of pediatric cancer and diseases.

Professional drivers, like Duncan Ende, will be spending individual time with children, playing X-Box games and building derby cars.

“It is a delight to see the faces of children when given this opportunity to spend one on one time with the world’s best professional racecar drivers,” said Ray Lallier, National Resource Development and Special Projects Director for the Austin Hatcher Foundation.

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The great partnership between The American Le Mans Series and its official charity, the Austin Hatcher Foundation hosts diversionary therapy events at pediatric hospitals throughout the US as part of the “Fueling Potential: Racing to Win” campaign. All therapies are provided at no cost to the families. For more information please visit Hatcherfoundation.org or contact Christy McDonald at Christy@hatcherfoundation.org or Ray Lallier at Ray@hatcherfoundation.org.

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The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer’s mission is to erase the effects of pediatric cancer and optimize each child’s quality of life through essential specialized intervention beginning at the time of diagnosis and continuing throughout survivorship. The Foundation provides services to children with cancer, as well as their families, in association with Pediatric Oncology centers and through the Foundation’s cancer care center, Hatch’s House of Hope. The Foundation provides all services at no cost to the families. Services are funded solely by the generous donations of supporters. For more information, visit www.hatcherfoundation.org.

“Fueling Potential: Racing to Win” Campaign: In 2011, the Austin Hatcher Foundation is continuing its partnership with the American Le Mans Series by kicking off a new “Fueling Potential: Racing to Win” Campaign to help pediatric cancer patients and their families.“Fueling Potential:Racing to Win” is uniquely designed to provide families affected by pediatric cancer with the emotional and educational “Fuel” to ensure that each family member reaches their maximum potential as cancer survivors and ultimately “Win Life’s Race.”

On April 4, Press Day for the New York International Auto Show, SRT revealed the long awaited and newly designed Viper. The all-new 2013 SRT Viper boasts nearly 660hp from its 8.4 liter V-10 power plant and has lines that rival any euro exotic. Along with the release of the new Viper, SRT announces the return of the Viper to the American Le Mans Series and international endurance racing.  Through a partnership with the SRT brand the first production Viper will be auctioned at Barrett -Jackson Orange County to benefit the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer, the American Le Mans Series official charity.

“We are thrilled that SRT has chosen us to be a part of this extraordinary opportunity,” said Dr. Jim Osborn Co-founder of the Austin Hatcher Foundation. “We are tremendously excited to see the 2013 SRT Viper. It is an amazing vehicle. We are also very excited that the first production Viper be auctioned at Barrett- Jackson Orange County to benefit the many families faced with pediatric cancer. We just can’t thank Mr. Gilles and his team enough.”

The New York International Auto Show will take place April 6-15 in New York City. The Barrett- Jackson Auction-Orange County will take place June 22-24 in Orange County, California.

For more information contact Christy McDonald at Christy@hatcherfoundation.org or Ray Lallier at Ray@hatcherfoundation.org

Or visit: www.hatcherfoundation.org/Viper

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The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer’s mission is to erase the effects of pediatric cancer and optimize each child’s quality of life through essential specialized intervention beginning at the time of diagnosis and continuing throughout survivorship. The Foundation provides services to children with cancer, as well as their families, in association with Pediatric Oncology centers and through the Foundation’s cancer care center, Hatch’s House of Hope. The Foundation provides all services at no cost to the families. Services are funded solely by the generous donations of supporters. For more information, visit www.hatcherfoundation.org.

Hatch’s House of Hope is a landmark pediatric cancer care center providing children and their families with the tools needed to cope and thrive at the onset of pediatric cancer, as well as the skills essential to live meaningful and productive lives as cancer survivors. The comprehensive services offered at no cost to families by Hatch’s include: individual and group counseling, marital and family counseling, speech and occupational therapy, music and art therapy, cognitive skills remediation, academic coaching, financial counseling, and diversionary therapy events for family enrichment. Services are provided from diagnosis through treatment, during remission, and into adulthood. For more information, visit www.hatchshouse.org

March 20 marked the last day for artwork submissions for 2Wheels4Kids helmet painting contest. Children between the ages 5 and 12 had the opportunity to submit and original design for a chance to have their very own drawing painted on a motorcycle helmet that will travel 10,000 miles across the US.

The contest was part of the 2Wheels4Kids national campaign to raise funds and awareness for the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer. In April, Jack Broomall of Pennsylvania will embark on 5 week, 10,000 mile solo journey to all four corners of the United States and will visit children’s hospitals along the way. Lucky winner of the contest, Mackenzie age 7, will have her design painted on the helmet Jack will be wearing on his journey.

“We had so many wonderful submissions,” said Amy Jo Osborn, President and Co Founder of the Austin Hatcher Foundation.  “It was wonderful to see so many children come together to help raise money and awareness for the Austin Hatcher Foundation.”

To see the winning design, honorable mentions, and to learn more about the campaign, go to Hatcherfoundation.org/2Wheels4Kids.

You can also text “WHEELS” to 501501 to donate $10 to show your support of the campaign and of the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer.

Stay tuned for weekly updates: www.hatcherfoundation.org/2wheels4kids

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The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer’s mission is to erase the effects of pediatric cancer and optimize each child’s quality of life through essential specialized intervention beginning at the time of diagnosis and continuing throughout survivorship. The Foundation provides services to children with cancer, as well as their families, in association with Pediatric Oncology centers and through the Foundation’s cancer care center, Hatch’s House of Hope. The Foundation provides all services at no cost to the families. Services are funded solely by the generous donations of supporters. For more information, visit www.hatcherfoundation.org.

2Wheels4Kids is a national campaign to raise funds and awareness for the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer. In April, Jack Broomall of Pennsylvania will embark on a 5 week, 15,000 mile solo journey to all four corners of the United States. His ride contains exciting elements such as children’s hospital visits, a helmet painting contest, and a text to donate aspect. To donate text WHEELS to 501501 and donate $10 now! For more information please visit http://www.2wheels4kids.com or http://www.hatcherfoundation.org/2wheels4kids.org

Chattanooga TN: On Wednesday March 21, The Austin Hatcher Foundation will join the hundreds of local businesses who will be showcasing their latest products and services to the community and its leaders at the annual Chattanooga Business Expo. The theme of the expo is “Bringing Business Together.”

The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer will be educating the public on the services proved to children and families faced with pediatric cancer through the Foundation and its local cancer care center, Hatch’s House of Hope.  Be sure to stop by the booth to learn how you, your business, your family or your school can partner with the Austin Hatcher Foundation.

The event will take place from 10 am until 4pm at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Admission is free to the public.

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The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer’s mission is to erase the effects of pediatric cancer and optimize each child’s quality of life through essential specialized intervention beginning at the time of diagnosis and continuing throughout survivorship. The Foundation provides services to children with cancer, as well as their families, in association with Pediatric Oncology centers and through the Foundation’s cancer care center, Hatch’s House of Hope. The Foundation provides all services at no cost to the families. Services are funded solely by the generous donations of supporters. For more information, visit www.hatcherfoundation.org.

Hatch’s House of Hope is a landmark pediatric cancer care center providing children and their families with the tools needed to cope and thrive at the onset of pediatric cancer, as well as the skills essential to live meaningful and productive lives as cancer survivors. The comprehensive services offered at no cost to families by Hatch’s include: individual and group counseling, marital and family counseling, speech and occupational therapy, music and art therapy, cognitive skills remediation, academic coaching, financial counseling, and diversionary therapy events for family enrichment. Services are provided from diagnosis through treatment, during remission, and into adulthood. For more information, visit www.hatchshouse.org

On March 1st from 6-8 pm Boutique Warehouse Row Sale opens it doors for preview night with all proceeds from ticket sales directly benefiting the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer. Tickets can be purchased at the door on the night of the event.

Shoppers will enjoy up to 90% off clothing, shoes, jewelry, and accessories from popular local boutiques. Participating stores include N2Shoes, Alice Blue, Backstreet Betty’s, Bellies n Babies, Jonesy Wood Jewelry, Embellish, and many others. Ladies will enjoy food and drinks provided by Public House and a silent auction of items from local boutiques.

“Who doesn’t love a great sale!”, says Amy Jo Osborn, President and Co-Founder of the Austin Hatcher Foundation. “It is going to be a fabulous event and we are honored to be the charity of choice for preview night.”
For more information about the Boutique Warehouse Sale and up to date details, search Boutique Warehouse Sale on Facebook page or visit Hatcherfoundation.org.

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The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer’s mission is to erase the effects of pediatric cancer and optimize each child’s quality of life through essential specialized intervention beginning at the time of diagnosis and continuing throughout survivorship. The Foundation provides services to children with cancer, as well as their families, through its cancer care center, Hatch’s House of Hope. The Foundation provides all services at no cost to the families. Services are funded solely by the generous donations of supporters. For more information, visit www.hatcherfoundation.org

Hatch’s House of Hope is a landmark pediatric cancer care center providing children and their families with the tools needed to cope and thrive at the onset of pediatric cancer, as well as the skills essential to live meaningful and productive lives as cancer survivors. The comprehensive services offered at no cost to families by Hatch’s include: individual and group counseling, marital and family counseling, speech and occupational therapy, music and art therapy, cognitive skills remediation, academic coaching, financial counseling, and diversionary therapy events for family enrichment. Services are provided from diagnosis through treatment, during remission, and into adulthood. For more information, visit www.hatchshouse.org

Beginning February 13 and lasting through March 9, 2012, art submissions for 2Wheels4Kids will be accepted. Kids all over the nation will have the opportunity to submit their work for a chance to win. One lucky winner’s design will be painted on a Bell helmet that will travel over 15,000 miles across the US.

2Wheels4Kids was formed to raise funds and awareness for the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer by Jack Broomall, who will be riding his motorcycle to all four corners of the United States. His helmet will be seen by thousands and all children between the ages of 5 and 12 are encouraged to submit a design.

Template, Rules and Regulations, and Consent in PDF format can be downloaded at Hatcherfoundation.org/2wheels4kids. The Consent form must be submitted with the artwork.  In March a team of judges, including Jack Broomall Jim Osborn, Chairman of the Austin Hatcher Foundation, Justin Prann, owner of Chattanooga’s local Pandora’s European Motorsports, will select the winning helmet design.

For more information about the contest visit Hatcherfoundation.org/2Wheels4Kids or check out WWW.2Wheels4Kids.com.

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The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer’s mission is to erase the effects of pediatric cancer and optimize each child’s quality of life through essential specialized intervention beginning at the time of diagnosis and continuing throughout survivorship. The Foundation provides services to children with cancer, as well as their families, through its cancer care center, Hatch’s House of Hope. The Foundation provides all services at no cost to the families. Services are funded solely by the generous donations of supporters. For more information, visit www.hatcherfoundation.org

Hatch’s House of Hope is a landmark pediatric cancer care center providing children and their families with the tools needed to cope and thrive at the onset of pediatric cancer, as well as the skills essential to live meaningful and productive lives as cancer survivors. The comprehensive services offered at no cost to families by Hatch’s include: individual and group counseling, marital and family counseling, speech and occupational therapy, music and art therapy, cognitive skills remediation, academic coaching, financial counseling, and diversionary therapy events for family enrichment. Services are provided from diagnosis through treatment, during remission, and into adulthood. For more information, visit www.hatchshouse.org

2Wheels4Kids is a national campaign to raise funds and awareness for the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer. In April, Jack Broomall of Pennsylvania will embark on a 5 week, 15,000 mile solo journey to all four corners of the United States. His ride contains exciting elements such as children’s hospital visits, a helmet painting contest, and a text to donate aspect. To donate text WHEELS to 501501 and donate $10 now! For more information please visit http://www.2wheels4kids.com or www.Hatcherfoundation.org/2Wheels4Kids