


Real Kids.
Real Strength. Unstoppable Drive.
This September, join us in honoring a child from IMSA's proud charity partners - the Austin Hatcher Foundation and Camp Boggy Creek - by sponsoring their name on a race car alongside the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship drivers competing in the TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on September 21.
With your donation, we'll showcase the courage and inspiration of these young warriors by placing their names on the race cars - a powerful display and celebration of support at the penultimate race of the 2025 season.
Donate todayWith your donation, we'll showcase the courage and inspiration of these young warriors by placing their names on the race cars - a powerful display and celebration of support at the penultimate race of the 2025 season.
Meet Our Resilient Racers
Real Kids. Real Strength. Unstoppable Drive.

Alyssa R.
#78 - Forte Racing
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Alyssa was diagnosed at the age of 4 in 2018 with leukemia ALL. She always had a smile on her face no matter what and had joy. Cancer is not a fun situation for any family. Alyssa always kept the smile and pushed forward in everything.

Arianna R.
#12 - Vasser Sullivan Racing
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My child was born with a congenital heart condition called Bicuspid Aortic Valve. She’s a twin and was diagnosed at birth. She will likely need one or more heart valve replacements in her lifetime, but we hope she can reach adulthood without surgery.

Austin H.
#1 - Paul Miller Racing
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On August 15, 2006, our lives were forever changed. Our beautiful son, Austin Hatcher (Hatch) Osborn was born. Hatch was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of brain and spinal cancer, and despite his incredible strength, he passed away at nine weeks old in our arms. The pain of losing him was profound, but from that pain came a purpose: to ensure that no family faces pediatric cancer alone. In December 2006, my husband and I, Jim, founded the Austin Hatcher Foundation to fill the gaps in care and support for families navigating the trials of pediatric cancer. – Amy Jo Osborn

Brayden C.
#66 - Gradient Racing
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Briley L.
#52 - PR1 Mathiasen Motorsports
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Briley’s medical journey began at birth, when she was diagnosed with a heart defect that required surgery at just 4 months old. At age 7, in 2018, she was diagnosed with blood cancer. She endured countless inpatient hospital stays, over 1,000 doses of chemotherapy, two rounds of hair loss, lung surgery, and a 40-day fever — just a few of the many challenges she faced. After 864 days of treatment, Briley rang the bell to mark the end of her cancer treatment. Not long after, she began preparing for her second open-heart surgery, which was completed in 2022. Since then, Briley has become a strong volleyball player and an active member of her church youth group. But around the time of her second heart surgery, we noticed she was struggling to connect with peers who had never experienced serious illness. She battled daily anxiety and began having panic attacks. That’s when we found the Austin Hatcher Foundation — and we truly needed them. Through their care, Briley has been setting goals, building friendships, and growing in confidence. Her panic attacks have decreased, and she continues to make progress every day.

Caelen G.
#88 - AF Corse
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Caelen was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and underwent three open-heart surgeries by age three. He faced complications with each and nearly died twice. Doctors told me to give up hope for a transplant and focus on his quality of life. But I didn’t give up. We found an incredible hospital that accepted Caelen, and miraculously, he had zero antibodies—making him a great candidate for a heart transplant. On May 5, 2022—now called Cinco de Hearto—Caelen received the gift of life. Through countless hospital stays, surgeries, and tests, Caelen has stayed positive and full of humor. He charms everyone he meets and shows why every child deserves second, third, even fifth chances

Cameron S.
#8 - Tower Motorsports
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Cameron was born with Down Syndrome, and about the time we were beginning to wrap our heads around the fact that our baby had special needs - he was diagnosed with a form of lukemia. He started treatments at 15 months old at Vanderbilt hosptial in Tennessee. And, we were able to come to our local hosptial in Chattanooga to continue treatments. At the time, his diagnosis was pretty rare - especially for a Down Syndrome baby. It was a scary time for all of us. We are so grateful that Cameron did well with treatments, and he smiled and hugged his way through the entire process. He is such a blessing to us, and is always so positive and upbeat. He lives life to the fullest now! He can't wait to participate in the race!

Carson B.
#80 - Lone Star Racing
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When Rhabdomyosarcoma came for another child's life, it didn't realize it was facing a warrior in my son. Carson did not let it control, change, or take him to heaven. He played, ate, smiled, and laughed every day he was fighting his cancer. Though he does have battle scares forever on his skin, they only prove he fought a fight and won. His Rhabdomyosarcoma is gone now, but Carson still remains here with us as a champion. Carson has barely any changes to his physical or mental abilities, but Rhabdomyosarcoma is forever out of his life. Carson's family admires him and his strength. He is an inspiration to his family every day.

Cassidy G.
#40 - Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing
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Charlie P.
#24 - BMW M Team RLL
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During Christmas 2018, we were busy celebrating the season and our son Charlie’s 6th birthday. After a fun night out, our family caught the flu — but while everyone else got better, Charlie didn’t. When he started having nosebleeds and bruising, his pediatrician sent us straight to Scottish Rite Hospital. Three days before Christmas, we got the hardest news: Charlie was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. He needed blood transfusions and a port for treatment, and our lives changed forever. Despite the difficult treatments, hospital stays, and even a pandemic, Charlie never gave up. He kept playing sports and going to school as much as he could, even while taking chemo and getting spinal taps. His resilience amazed us every day. On March 15, 2021, Charlie rang the bell at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, marking the end of his treatment. Now he’s back to enjoying baseball, basketball, and just being a kid. To us, though, he’ll always be so much more than that.

Chase S.
#27 - Heart of Racing Team
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September 14, 2022 started like any other day. Our oldest son, Chase, had a 9-year-old well-check with his pediatrician. Our doctor noticed he looked pale and had lost weight—something we hadn’t seen, thinking it was just summer activity. That day quickly turned into a nightmare when Chase was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Life outside the hospital went on, but everything changed for our family. We had two younger boys to care for, and the news was overwhelming. Chase began chemo the very next day, enduring hair loss twice, countless spinal taps, IV and oral chemo, hospital stays, blood transfusions, and antibiotics. He now visits the oncology office monthly for blood checks and hopes to extend that soon. This journey has impacted our entire family. His younger brothers, Cole and Kane, have had to grow up fast, making sacrifices and learning things no child should have to. Despite it all, our boys have become compassionate, empathetic, and amazing young men.

Chris P.
# 60 - Acura Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian
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Christopher (aka Chris) is a spitfire. A beloved son, little brother, and a warrior spirit! He meets every challenge with grace, grit, and determination to fight with courage every single day. He never gives up. He lives everyday with the dreams and magic that childhood holds and doesn’t let his diagnosis define him. He lives for Camp Boggy Creek every year and finds solace in his time away from treatments and hospital trips while knowing this place of comfort holds magic for the kids who go there. This place where he feels like a NORMAL kid as well as safe, respected & loved. He is the epitome of HOPE and love and embraces the challenges of his diagnosis with the tenacity of a true hero!

Christian I.
#73 - Pratt Miller Motorsports
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Our family has faced more than we ever imagined. After helping our youngest through major skull surgery, we were devastated when our son Christian was diagnosed with cancer at just 5 years old. His belly had become swollen and hard, and after weeks of unanswered symptoms, doctors finally discovered a 29.5-pound tumor pressing on his organs and consuming his kidney. He had surgery right away. He weighed only 48 pounds — the tumor had taken nearly everything he ate. Recovery was slow and painful, but we made it home just before Christmas. A month later, Christian’s grandmother and our greatest support passed away unexpectedly. Two weeks after her funeral, scans showed the cancer had returned and spread to his liver and lungs. He began intense chemotherapy and radiation. He lost his hair, his appetite, and much of his strength. Some days he couldn’t even stand. But by December, he rang the bell to mark the end of treatment. He’s now in remission, though the risk of regrowth remains high. Christian continues to face lasting side effects — from memory struggles to physical challenges — but he’s made incredible progress. He’s walking again, riding his bike, and slowly returning to being a kid. He’s always loved cars. Even during treatment, he kept a Hot Wheels car by his side. Racing brings him joy. The Austin Hatcher Foundation has been one of the only groups to support us after treatment — with therapy, outings, and time at the track. You can follow his journey on Facebook at Christian Soldier.
Let’s race on.

Claire O.
#34 - Conquest Racing
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Claire was just about to turn 4 when she was diagnosed with leukemia—just four days before her birthday. From the very beginning, she has shown strength, bravery, and a heart bigger than most adults. We are so grateful for her positive prognosis and for the Austin Hatcher Foundation, whose support, services, and programs have made this journey a little easier for our family.

Daniel M.
#25 - BMW M Team RLL
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Daniel was born premature and weighed 1 pound. He spent 6 months in the hospital and another 3.5 years in a nursing home on a ventilator before he was adopted. Because of his rough start in life, he bravely lives with cerebral palsy, stage 3 kidney disease and lung disease. Daniel's fighting spirit has shown us that nothing is impossible. He has worked so hard to learn how to walk, talk, eat, and play like other kids. He never gives up! This amazing kid has gone from being on hospice at 6 months old to getting his learners permit at 16.

Davis G.
#14 - Vasser Sullivan Racing
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Davis was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia just before his 7th birthday and finished treatment at 11. Initially high-risk, his diagnosis was thankfully downgraded within a month. Throughout 3.5 years of treatment, Davis amazed us with his positive attitude and strength, never complaining about missing school, sports, or time with friends. We are so proud of his courage in beating cancer! Now, he’s passionate about educating others and advocating for research to improve survival, reduce side effects, and enhance support for families.

Dylan D.
#19 - Van Der Steur Racing
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Jacob experienced leg pain and swelling for weeks before being diagnosed with osteosarcoma on Mother’s Day 2016, after surgery to rule out infection. He began chemotherapy around his 13th birthday, followed by tumor removal and multiple surgeries to address complications, including damage to his growth plates that affected his leg development. Despite kidney damage and other side effects from treatment, Jacob completed chemotherapy in early 2017. Years later, his cadaver bone broke, causing infection and requiring more surgery, including a knee replacement. He attended prom and graduation on crutches after working hard to regain mobility. In 2024, Jacob was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, a secondary cancer linked to earlier chemotherapy. Limited by kidney issues, he underwent chemotherapy and radiation. Though radiation shrank the tumor significantly, the cancer regrew before planned surgery. Jacob continued treatment but faced critical complications and passed away on June 12, 2025.

Elia M.
#21 - AF Corse
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Our little superhero, Elia, is 6 years old and has been fighting a very tough battle against Leukemia for 3 years, which has now transformed into a rare myeloid sarcoma. We are finally seeing a small glimmer of light: he will be able to undergo a bone marrow transplant at the Bambino Gesù hospital in Rome, a huge step towards recovery. We never lose hope that he will one day enjoy a full and peaceful childhood, as every child deserves.

Ethan A.
#45 - Wayne Taylor Racing
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Ethan was diagnosed at 5 years old and struggled for years to find where he fit in. Until 6th grade, he battled uncontrollable seizures and never felt like his peers. Then he started attending Camp Boggy Creek, where he finally found a place to belong. Surrounded by kids like him, Ethan felt accepted and free to just be a kid. From the moment he stepped through the gates, his outlook changed. He grew more willing to engage in life, no longer wanting to sit on the sidelines but eager to be part of a world he once felt excluded from.

Fisher H.
#36 - DXDT Racing
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Fisher was diagnosed with ALL Leukemia on March 27, 2020, right at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. He was almost 6 years old and spent the next 2 ½ years in treatment. Through it all, Fisher was a true champ. He has three brothers (only two during treatment), and despite everything he was going through, he stayed active and loved playing with them. Most days, play outweighed the pain. On June 4, Fisher celebrated three years as a survivor! We’re incredibly grateful for the amazing medical team who got him to the day he rang the bell — and for the Austin Hatcher Foundation and all the ways they continue to support our family even now.

Franco R.
#63 - Automobili Lamborghini Squadra Corse
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Our son struggled with a seizure disorder starting at 18 months old. For years, no medication combination worked, and he faced frequent hospital visits, speech issues, and learning challenges. I never imagined sending him to camp in that condition, but his new neurologist in Miami recommended Camp Boggy Creek. After attending a family retreat and knowing his doctor and nurses would follow his seizure protocol, we decided to send him. That choice gave him a lifetime of memories and lifelong friendships. He’s attended Camp Boggy Creek for seven incredible summers and recently finished his last Epilepsy Summer Camp as he aged out. Camp Boggy Creek will always hold a special place in our hearts and profoundly changed his life.

JJ W.
#3 - Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports
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Our sweet 7 year old was diagnosed on December 12, 2023, after merely having a low-grade fever for a few days. “Shock, anguish and horror” at the diagnosis of T-cell ALL doesn’t even begin to describe how we felt. All of those emotions intensified when our little girl died just 17 days later. Without question, the darkest chapter of our lives was a short one, with long-term heartache. We find joy and continue to carry JJ’s legacy by raising money for Christian education and sharing the hope that we have in Jesus–because we know that we will hold our little girl again.

Jackson D.
#64 - Ford Multimatic Motorsports
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Jackson was born with HLHS, essentially half a heart. He’s had four open-heart surgeries and five heart procedures in the cath lab. He also overcame feeding issues and had a Gtube, which was later removed. Despite every test, appointment, and setback, Jackson always has a smile on his face — he truly is incredible. He loves gaming, Pokémon, and eating pizza and pasta.

Jade F.
#99 - AO Racing
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Two of our daughters, including Jade, were born with severe congenital heart disease. They were considered untreatable and inoperable in their birth country of China. We believed in Hope for them. We believed they deserved a family no matter what their diagnosis or treatment would be like. Jade herself has endured 4 heart surgeries and a dozen other surgeries and procedures in the 10 years we have been blessed to call her our own. Jade's favorite color from the time we came home is purple. It is ironic because she was so sick she had purple lips and purple fingers, not the color you want to see on your child. But we have embraced the purple now that she has beautiful pink lips and fingers. She will gladly tell you and show you that everything she has is purple. Her condition is not curable but advancements in surgery have made life possible for children like her.

James M.
#4 - Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports
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James was diagnosed with epilepsy at age 1 in 2012. He also has autism, dyspraxia, and learning disabilities. For the past four years, Camp Boggy Creek has helped him gain independence and build friendships. It’s been especially meaningful because he now has friends who also have epilepsy, so he feels less alone. Despite his diagnoses, James is a happy kid who loves going to school and hanging out with friends.

Jesus V.
#9 - Pfaff Motorsports
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Jesus Vazquez was diagnosed on December 13, 2021, at just 10 years old, with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-cell ALL). From that day on, he began a tough and courageous journey that included more than 3 years of aggressive chemotherapy, radiation treatments, brain surgery, and serious complications such as pancreatitis, seizures, kidney damage (KCD Stage 2), dialysis, and lung involvement. Despite it all, Jesús never gave up hope. His strength, along with the unconditional love of his family: his mom Sonia, his dad Luis, and his sister Tania, and the music he loves so much, helped keep his spirit alive. His passion for building Legos and drawing inspiration from Star Wars to “use the Force” to win the battle also played a big role in keeping him going. The support from foundations that walked beside him was another key piece in helping him hold on to hope. On April 19, 2025, Jesús officially completed his treatment. And on May 5, surrounded by applause, tears, and joyful smiles, he rang the bell — a powerful symbol of the end of this difficult chapter. It was a moment filled with emotion, gratitude, and hope for everything that lies ahead.

John Allen W.
#6 - Porsche Penske Motorsport
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Just before Christmas, we noticed a swollen lymph node on John Allen’s neck. Tests were inconclusive, but we were told, “at least it doesn’t look like cancer.” After surgery to remove the node, we were shocked to learn it was cancer — a diagnosis we never expected. The following week was full of scans and appointments. Thankfully, it was caught early, but treatment started right away with a long hospital stay. John Allen was incredibly brave, even after a severe allergic reaction to one of the chemo drugs. He never complained and stayed determined to beat cancer. There were tough days — days he couldn’t lift his head or keep anything down — but he fought hard. We were thrilled when his scan came back clear and he rang the bell. John Allen is still recovering from the effects of treatment. Life looks different now, but with support from the Austin Hatcher Foundation and others, he’s thriving and living his best life.

Judah C.
#2 - United Autosports USA
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Judah was diagnosed with leukemia at 3½ years old in February 2022 and completed treatment in April 2024. Throughout this journey, God has been incredibly good to our family. With the support of his amazing care team, family, and friends, we have witnessed His faithfulness every step of the way. We’re grateful for every blessing on this difficult road and continue to look forward to brighter days ahead.

Justin H.
#023 - Triarsi Competizione
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In June 2024, our family moved from Ohio to Georgia to fulfill our dreams of living on our farm. Justin began playing football and was getting sick. After being repeatedly misdiagnosed, a 15-pound tumor was discovered in his left chest cavity, crushing his lung. It had shifted his heart, trachea and esophagus 2 inches to the right. He was admitted and started chemo. In November, Jsutin got pneumonia and was put on a vent and ECMO, then transported by plane to Atlanta. He underwent a successful surgery and had the tumor removed. He was in a coma for a month, and after months of rehab he was finally sent home and deemed cancer-free. Justin made it a week before getting pneumonia again and was placed back on a trach. Durning this time he was in and out of sedation, played Xbox and wrote notes on the boards. His bone marrow was tested and he now had HLH and MDS and had turned into CMML leukemia. He was only the third documented case in the world
For a person to go from a mixed germ cell tumor to MDS to HLH to CMML–it was overwhelming to us all. Justin began chemotherapy treatments again, and a month later, became ill with two kinds of bacteria in his lungs. Overnight, the bacteria transferred to his blood, and we lost him that night, May 10, 2025. Justin cared more about others than himself, and he overcame more miracles than we (or his doctors) ever thought possible. He never gave up hope and fought with a smile on his face.

Lemuel W.
#57 - Winward Racing
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Our journey with childhood cancer began when my son Lemuel was just 7 years old. What started as unexplained pain and fatigue turned into a devastating leukemia diagnosis. The news shattered our world—but Lemuel’s spirit remained unbreakable. Through intense chemotherapy, long hospital stays, and nerve pain from treatment, Lemuel always found comfort in one special visitor: the hospital therapy dog. That bond sparked a dream—Lemuel now wants to become a veterinarian so he can care for animals the way that dog comforted him during his darkest days. Today, Lemuel is 14 and thriving. He’s full of hope, determination, and big dreams. We recently had a relapse scare, but by the grace of God, it was only a scare—and Lemuel continues to fight forward with courage and grace.

Lorelei T.
#13 - AWA
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Lorelei was an active, vibrant, fun loving child. The only girl amongst brothers. She loved running track, softball, crafting, and being outside. She always knew exactly what she wanted and how to make it happen; never backing down to a challenge. She was highly competitive and often challenged boys to foot races, just to prove that she could beat them. She loved her cats, her family, and her friends. She passed away on December 2, 2021, at the age of 14, after a 7 month battle with Mixed Phenotype Acute Leukemia (MPAL).

Lucas F.
#7 - Porsche Penske Motorsport
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After spending many hours in hospitals and doctor's offices, I am grateful for all of the people that I got to meet and spend time with. They brought me joy during the hardest times and left me feeling like I could do anything. Now my goal is to give back and help others.

Lucy D.
#48 - Paul Miller Racing
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Lucy was diagnosed with kidney cancer in November 2022, when she was just 15 months old. Though she was dealt a difficult hand early in life (and is one kidney lighter), she's never let that hold her back! She is as fearless as they come and determined to experience life to the fullest, supported by her family, friends, and wonderful childhood cancer community.

Maria B.
#11 -
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Maria was born in China. She was an orphan and we adopted her when she was 3. She has breakable bones but not a breakable spirit. She has endured 23 surgeries and has over 50 fractures. She does not let her disease break her spirit. She inspires others to not let their disabilities hold them back in life from doing what brings them happiness.

Mason S.
#77 - AO Racing
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Mason has always been a smart, sweet, and funny kid. Just four months after his second birthday, he was diagnosed with hepatoblastoma, a rare liver cancer. Since then, he’s fought through months of chemotherapy, surgeries, needles, and sleepless nights. Chemotherapy caused him to lose most of his hearing, so he now wears hearing aids. He also faces ongoing dental issues and heart monitoring. Racing has been a huge part of our family’s life, especially for Mason and his older brother Ben, who dream of working in the racing world. Thanks to the Austin Hatcher Foundation, we’ve attended the Petite Le Mans for seven years—a day our family eagerly counts down to each year. In 2020, Ben wrote a letter to his favorite driver, Nick Tandy, which was delivered by Austin Hatcher’s Lauren Kelly. Nick sent Ben a video thank-you, and later Porsche surprised Mason and Ben with a box of signed merchandise. Each year, we get to take a photo with Nick Tandy at Road Atlanta, creating cherished memories. Mason is about to turn 14 and enter 8th grade, and despite everything he’s faced, he remains kind, funny, and amazing. We are so grateful for these opportunities and can’t wait to see his car win—hopefully at the Battle of the Bricks someday!

Mathew T.
#021 - Triarsi Competizione
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At 28 weeks pregnant, Megan learned her baby Mathew had Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), a rare heart defect requiring surgery soon after birth. Mathew was born healthy and came home just four days later. Three weeks later, his oxygen levels dropped, and he needed open-heart surgery at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Florida. The care and communication from the medical team helped Megan and her family through the long 17-day recovery. For eight years, Dr. Mehta has provided Mathew’s follow-up care. To be closer to Nemours, the family moved to Orlando. Now 8 years old, Mathew is a straight-A student who enjoys Camp Boggy Creek retreats for children with serious illnesses. The family volunteers at Ronald McDonald House and participates in Heart Walks, where Mathew has raised over $1,000 annually for heart research. He was also named a Youth Heart Ambassador. Megan says, “We’re optimistic about Mathew’s future. His positivity and smile keep us going.”

Megan S.
#43 - Inter Europol Competition
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I was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of osteosarcoma (bone cancer) in my left femur at 23 years old. It grew from 5cm-by-5cm to 10cm-by-10cm. I went through 10-week long rounds of 4 types of chemo and had surgery to remove the tumor in January of 2017. When they sent my tumor to pathology, it was discovered the tumor had actually grown and was 100% still active cancer. With that news, I had to do 7 more week-long rounds of 3 different types of chemo. The chemos caused multiple complications and ultimately landed me in the hospital over and over again. We made the decision to stop chemo in March when it caused an infection in my surgery knee, causing it to reopen. I had surgery to clean it out and restitch it in March of 2017. We have been monitoring ever since and now I am 32 years old. Unfortunately, this past June, I had to have a complete revision and redo of my original surgery plus a little more because of complications. All that to say– though I will always have to adjust my way of living and constantly live with surgeries, CT scans, bloodwork, check ups, the mental and physical trauma my journey has caused, I am now healthy and living everyday to share my story and inspire people that cancer does not define them! It is a small part of my story but not the whole book!

Melody H.
#18 - ERA Motorsport
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Melody was diagnosed at just 10 months old. We worried we would only get 1 birthday with our girl, and we just celebrated her turning into a teenager! She learned to walk using an I.V. pole. And despite the chemo side effects, she smiled day in and day out. Cancer hasn't stopped this girl. She continues to overcome physical and mental hurdles in her daily life. This year will mark 11 years since being declared "no evidence of disease". Watch out world, she has huge dreams and a passion to fulfill them all!

Milo W.
#74 - Riley
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Milo has survived 5 major surgeries and a dozen others. He’s lived in an ICU for over 4 months. He loves life. He is hilarious, creative, a show man, and so incredibly kind. He is everyone’s friend and my super hero. He loves cars and has been obsessed with riding his bike on the pump track lately. He wants to be a doctor when he grows up to help other kids like him. We are so grateful he is still here with us.

Nessa I.
#22 - United Autosports USA
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Vanessa has always been a bright and vibrant girl—counting to 100 before pre-K, knowing the alphabet in English and ASL, and starting to read and do basic math. But in Kindergarten, we noticed she was struggling to understand and remember things. At the same time, she suffered extreme stomach pains, bloating so severe she looked pregnant, along with lethargy and sweating. We worked with specialists and learned she had obstructive sleep apnea, markers for celiac, gastroparesis, redundant stomach and colon, CSID (a sugar intolerance), and later, epilepsy. Vanessa’s health challenges grew to include generalized pain, rashes, heat intolerance, dizziness, and weight loss severe enough to require an NG tube. She was later diagnosed with POTS and Long QT syndrome after fainting spells. Vanessa can no longer attend school due to her many conditions and frequent, prolonged illnesses. The longest fever lasted from December to April, with doctors even testing for leukemia. Camp Boggy Creek means the world to Vanessa and our family. It’s a place where she can forget her illnesses and fears—where she feels understood and free to just be a kid. Despite her nervousness about performing, she always signs up for the camp talent show. It’s a beautiful gift, and we are so grateful

Niko B.
#93 - Acura Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian
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When I was in elementary school, I started having really bad headaches most everyday. After getting an MRI scan, I was diagnosed with a Chiari Malformation and Fibrillary Astrocytoma brain tumor. After a successful chiari decompression surgery and tumor biopsy, I was released from the hospital. I was still required to get regular MRI check ups on my tumor to track its growth. Luckily the tumor never changed or grew, so I have since been fully cleared. Though I still live with the tumor everyday, I don’t let it stop me from living life. I am now an Aerospace engineer at Blue Origin and run a scholarship through the Austin Hatcher Foundation called Cosmic Odyssey. We have sent over 100 people and 26 families battling pediatric cancer to Space Camp at the US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL.

Nolan M.
#65 - Ford Multimatic Motorsports
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Nolan was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in early 2019. He went through 30 rounds of intense chemotherapy and, in July 2019, underwent a radical resection of his right femur. From his hip joint to the top of his knee was removed. Despite that, Nolan now uses an incredible limb-lengthening device that allows him to keep growing. It’s adjusted several times a year to keep up with him. Cancer changed Nolan’s life in big ways, but his spirit has stayed strong. His motto: “1% stronger.”

Olivia V.
#23 - Aston Martin Thor Team
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Our Olivia was beautiful, loving, silly, and adventurous. In September 2023, just after starting preschool, her teachers noticed weakness and drooling. A CT scan revealed a brain tumor, and on September 27th, we received the devastating diagnosis of DIPG–a fatal tumor with about a year to live. Olivia was only three and a half. She fought bravely for fifteen months, completing 30 rounds of radiation and joining two clinical trials. Despite the pain and fear, she faced it all with incredible courage. We made beautiful memories and lived fully during her journey. By March 2024, Olivia lost her ability to speak and walk but adapted quickly. After a second round of radiation in August, she needed more care, but never gave up hope. After a peaceful Christmas Eve at home, Olivia passed away on Christmas afternoon, two months before her fifth birthday. She will forever be our Christmas angel.

Quinten T.
#96 - Turner Motorsport
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Quinten was first diagnosed with leukemia in 2013 at just 6 years old in Flint, Michigan. He completed two years of treatment, facing every challenge with a strength and attitude most of us could only hope to have. After treatment, our family moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee. Almost exactly one year later, during a routine follow-up at Erlanger Children’s Hospital, we learned that Quinten had relapsed. He began another two years of treatment, this time with a new medical team. During that time, Quinten built deep and lasting relationships with the doctors, nurses, and staff in Chattanooga. His bright personality left a mark on everyone he met. A year after finishing his second round of treatment, we were devastated to learn that Quinten had relapsed again—now for a second time at age 14. The best course of action was a bone marrow transplant, which brought us to his third hospital: TriStar Centennial in Nashville. After eight years of battling this disease, Quinten’s body could no longer keep fighting. He passed away on July 13, 2022, following the transplant. Despite ALL having a 98% survival rate, Quinten was one of the few who didn't make it. Quinten made a lasting impact on everyone around him. We still hear from hospital staff, nurses, and other families who remember him with love and admiration. We miss him every day, but we’re committed to keeping his legacy alive. We continue to support the Austin Hatcher Foundation, raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and grant wishes through Little Wishes — all in memory of a boy whose life, though far too short, continues to inspire.

Rorie A.
#31 - Cadillac Whelen
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When I was 11, I was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Before that, I had frequent fevers and missed a lot of school. My fever once reached 104.5, and I spent a few days at Nemours Children’s Hospital. They couldn’t figure out what was wrong at first, but I started seeing Dr. Toth. Eventually, my ankles swelled, and that’s when they diagnosed me with arthritis. I had surgery on my joint hoping to avoid heavy medication, but it didn’t work. Now, I take shots every other day and pills weekly. The medicine helps me live as normally as possible, but I still have painful joint flares. My doctor told me about Camp Boggy Creek. Because of my health, I never went to camp like other kids, so this was my chance to experience sleepaway camp and meet others with arthritis who understand what I’m going through. The nurses even taught me how to give myself my shots. Thanks to my amazing doctors and Camp Boggy Creek, I can enjoy many of the same things other kids do.

Ruth B.
#10 - Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing
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Ruth was born with severe heart disease in China. We adopted her when she was 3 yrs old. She has already endured 5 open heart surgeries and she has a pacemaker. She embraces all her scars as her battle scars and is a true friend to others.

Sabrina B.
#04 - Crowdstrike Racing by APR
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Sabrina has lived with epilepsy since she was an infant. Her first seizure was when she was ten months old. She was also diagnosed with a genetic condition called Dravet Syndrome. This has caused her seizures and other delays. She grew up being bullied because she was different. All she wants is to be accepted. When we found Camp Boggy Creek and went to their epilepsy family weekend, we fell in love. Sending her to their summer camp week for kids living with epilepsy was amazing for her and us. She was safe, loved and respected, finally by ALL. Camp Boggy Creek gives her a place where she can be herself and not picked on. It's our home away from home and the staff are our extended family.

Steven I.
#47 - Cetilar Racing
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Steven has fought for his life pretty consistently since birth. Within his first 24 hours, he had stopped breathing multiple times. We were transferred to another hospital where they determined that he was having seizures. By 6 months old, Steven was having multiple seizure types, roughly 300 times a day. At 6 months old he had his first 2 stage brain surgery to remove his cortical dysplasia. This is about the time he suffered his first stroke. Since then he has had another stroke, another brain surgery, another 2 stage brain surgery, and the VNS (vegal nerve stimulator) placed, yet the seizures continue. Often times, he stops breathing during his seizures, where we have had to perform rescue breaths or CPR. We do have oxygen, pulse/o2 monitors, and other equipment. In 2023 we learned that there is significant brain damage outside from the expected surgeries and strokes, and now they are hoping to perform a hemispherectomy (discomnecting/removing half of his brain). He's been through so much, and will sometimes express his fear of dying. Not knowing if the hemispherectomy will be the answer to our prayers or worsen our situation has been so difficult; all I know is that I want my boy to live the best life that he can, while he's able to. That's why Camp Boggy Creek means so much to us. Is the only place that he is able to truly be a kid, accepted, and without mom glued to his hip.

Steven M.
#81 - Dragonspeed
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On March 4, 2014, our lives were forever changed. What I thought was going to be just a quick trip to the pediatrician for a cold, turned into the beginning of a very long journey. Steven was sent to the ER where we learned that he had cancer. Once he was admitted to the hospital, we learned he had T-Cell Acute Lymphblastic Leukemia. At the time of his diagnosis, his bone marrow was 98% cancer cells. It was very scary for all, but especially for Steven, he was only 5 years old. Everything was happening very quickly, treatment started within a day of being admitted to the hospital. Thankfully, his little body responded quickly to his treatments. Treatments would continue for over 3 years, ending on June 20, 2017. The only lasting side affect from his treatments, was cataracts in both eyes. Both of which have been corrected with surgery. We learned about Camp Boggy Creek through his Child Life specialists at the hospital. The first summer that he was well enough to attend, he was not quite old enough, having an end of summer birthday. But, we were able to sign up for family retreat weekends. We first attended Camp, as a family, in Fall 2015. It was a an incredible experience. Steven got to interact with other children battling similar battles, his brothers were able to meet and interact with siblings going through the same experiences, and as parents we were able to meet and connect with other parents. Some of those connections have lasted to this day. Steven attended 2 family retreats before attending his first summer week away in 2016. And he had the best time. We attended quite a few family retreats and Steven has attended camp every summer (except when Camp was closed/limited due to covid). Steven looks forward to Camp every year and was extremely excited when they extended the camper age to 17, as that will give him one more summer to attend. Through Camp, Steven has made lasting friendships with other kids and countless memories. It is the one place where he doesn't have to ignore the journey he experienced. I look forward to picking him up at the end of the week and hearing about all of his friends, new and old, and all of the fun that he had.
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All proceeds from the Resilient Racers campaign will be split between IMSA's official non-profit partners: the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer and Camp Boggy Creek.
Your donation celebrates a child's strength and courage and supports essential services for children facing serious illnesses. Let's make an impact together.
To learn more about the non-profits' missions please visit the links below:
Your donation celebrates a child's strength and courage and supports essential services for children facing serious illnesses. Let's make an impact together.
To learn more about the non-profits' missions please visit the links below:
Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer

