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Taylor Vinson as New Chief Operating Officer

Austin Hatcher Foundation Welcomes Taylor Vinson as New Chief Operating Officer

Foundation expands leadership team with new COO position.

The Forgotten Siblings: Supporting Brothers and Sisters of Children with Cancer

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, siblings often feel overlooked, grappling with emotions like guilt, fear, and loneliness. This blog offers practical strategies from a psychotherapist to help parents support their children through this challenging time.

Golfers Raise Critical Funds for Families Affected by Childhood Cancer at Austin Hatcher Foundation’s Annual Golf Tournament

Annual fundraiser delivers vital support for childhood cancer families; set to relaunch as ‘The Hatcher Classic’ in 2026

Austin Hatcher Foundation to Host 18th Annual Celebration of Life and Hope Gala on September 20, 2025

Presented by TRCC and MHI, proceeds from the gala support the Foundation’s mission to care for families facing childhood cancer.

Navigating The Needle: Making needle procedures more comfortable for children

For many children, the sight of a needle can spark instant fear, and for their caregivers, it can feel just as overwhelming. But what if we could change that narrative? In this post, we’ll explore the tools and strategies we can use to help make needle procedures not only tolerable, but something children can walk away from feeling strong, supported, and seen.

AHF and MHI Launch “Lifting Families. Building Futures.” Campaign to Support Pediatric Cancer Families

Austin Hatcher Foundation and Material Handling Inc. Launch “Lifting Families. Building Futures.” Campaign to Support Pediatric Cancer Families

For every lift truck sold from September to December, MHI will donate $1,000 to the Austin Hatcher Foundation

Local Businesses Join Austin Hatcher Foundation for “Gold Together Chattanooga” This September

Local giveback events support families facing pediatric cancer in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Proceeds benefit the Austin Hatcher Foundation’s mission to support families facing pediatric cancer.

Austin Hatcher Foundation Hosts Healing-Focused Grief Camp for Children and Teens Coping with Loss

On July 16, the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer hosted its annual Grief Camp, a one-day therapeutic program for children and teens who have lost a loved one. This year’s theme, “The Kaleidoscope of Grief,” focused on the ever-changing nature of grief and how healing can take many forms.

Austin Hatcher Foundation Teen Ambassadors to Host “Hit it for Hatch” Volleyball Tournament August 9

Presented by Tennessee Oncology. Registration is open for the August 9, 2025 event hosted at XSV Volleyball in Hixon, TN!