The Austin Hatcher Foundation for pediatric cancer is marking its 3rd anniversary on December 12, 2009. The Foundations diversionary therapy programs, designed to provide families affected by pediatric cancer the opportunity to escape their world of hospitals and doctors for a day to create family memories, have served over 750 people, children and adults over the last 3 years. These programs were held in 10 different cities, throughout 7 states.
In September of 2009, the Foundation opened its first location of Hatch’s house of hope, a landmark pediatric cancer care center, located in Chattanooga, TN. Hatch’s opening established the only early detection/early intervention Psycho-oncologic and educational program for families affected by pediatric cancer in the region. All services at Hatch’s, as well as the Foundation’s diversionary therapy events are provided free of charge to all “guests,” and none of the Foundation’s officers receive financial compensation.
The Foundation continues to roll out new services at Hatch’s, and is currently enrolling families with children diagnosed with pediatric cancer in the last 6 months in an emotional and educational evaluation program designed to reduce the effects of pediatric cancer treatment on the family unit and help families learn how to thrive in the face diversity.
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