Austin Hatcher Foundation Hosting Live Fundraising Auctions at Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen
- The Austin Hatcher Foundation is an Official Charity of IMSA
- Live painting auctions in partnership with artist Bill Patterson
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (June 17, 2025) - The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer, an official Proud Charity of IMSA, is returning to New York this week for the iconic Watkins Glen International road-racing circuit, continuing its mission to support families facing childhood cancer.
Watkins Glen is home to Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen, one of the premier endurance races on the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship calendar. The race will cap off a weekend full of events on Sunday, June 22.
Leading up to the race, the Foundation will host a series of live painting auctions featuring renowned motorsports artist Bill Patterson on Saturday, June 21.
Patterson will create original paintings live at fan-favorite spots around the track, including the Ford, Cadillac, and Corvette Corrals. Each one-of-a-kind piece will be auctioned on-site to benefit the Foundation’s free programs for pediatric cancer families.
“Weekends like this are so important for the Austin Hatcher Foundation, as they allow us to connect with the motorsports community at one of the nation’s most legendary tracks,” said Foundation President and CEO Amy Jo Osborn. “We’re honored to be part of this incredible setting as we share our mission of providing free, lifelong care to families facing childhood cancer.”
The Austin Hatcher Foundation stands apart through its innovative Automotive Therapy program and a range of other hands-on services that support the entire family. These include mental health counseling, educational support, and vocational training – all provided at no cost to families.
Click here for details about the Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen at Watkins Glen International, including the weekend’s race broadcast schedule.
About the Austin Hatcher Foundation: The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer provides free, lifetime care to families facing pediatric cancer. Through innovative mental, behavioral, and social therapies, educational resources, and family-centered programs, the Foundation empowers families to succeed beyond a cancer diagnosis. Learn more at www.hatcherfoundation.org.
