Chattanooga Trach Friends & Family

Chattanooga Trach Friends & Family *community * impact * advocacy
Supporting pediatric trach families in the Chattanooga (and surrounding) areas.

The first time we met another trach family in person, something shifted.It wasn’t medical advice.It wasn’t equipment tip...
03/02/2026

The first time we met another trach family in person, something shifted.

It wasn’t medical advice.
It wasn’t equipment tips.

It was relief.

Relief that we weren't alone.
Relief that someone else knew what we were about to face. Someone else understood the alarms, the supplies, the questions, etc.

Moments like that are why Chattanooga Trach Families exists.

Because connection changes everything.

Because of You!Because of donors and supporters like you:Multiple families have received encouragement.Parents have felt...
02/27/2026

Because of You!

Because of donors and supporters like you:

Multiple families have received encouragement.
Parents have felt less alone.
Community partnerships have grown.

We are building something that lasts.

Thank you for believing in this mission.

www.chattanoogatrachfamilies.com

Why Our 5K MattersOur 2nd Annual 5K on May 23 is more than a run.It funds:Parent supportHospital partnershipsCommunity e...
02/25/2026

Why Our 5K Matters

Our 2nd Annual 5K on May 23 is more than a run.

It funds:

Parent support
Hospital partnerships
Community events
Family resources

Every registration helps us continue empowering and uplifting families of children with tracheostomies.

Join us! Walk, run, sponsor, or simply share this post! Did you know we're having a Kid's Zone this year?!

https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Chattanooga/TrachFamiliesPresentsBreathOfLifeK?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQNNdVjbGNrBA010WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHtaFJpVvz4xS3NqSDp-KYgeJDZPIp7TtWRx1yDcJ_mBi4aeshnePfZ5dL4Li_aem_O0o-B2D7WLT5rVkKFHsTaw

💙Why does Chattanooga Trach Families exist?There are many wonderful organizations serving families of medically complex ...
02/23/2026

💙Why does Chattanooga Trach Families exist?

There are many wonderful organizations serving families of medically complex children.

CTF was created specifically for families of children with tracheostomies - because this journey comes with its own unique challenges, victories, and questions.

When families connect with others who truly understand trach life, something shifts.

Relief.
Confidence.
Community.

💚

Ready to run (or walk!) with us at the Breath of Life 5K?📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026📍 Chattanooga, TNYou can join the race ...
02/04/2026

Ready to run (or walk!) with us at the Breath of Life 5K?

📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026
📍 Chattanooga, TN

You can join the race in person here in Chattanooga, or participate virtually from wherever you are. Both options include race participation and help support programs for trach families in our region.

To sign up, choose In-Person 5K or Virtual 5K at registration.
https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Chattanooga/TrachFamiliesPresentsBreathOfLifeK

Meet our Treasurer:Adair serves as the treasurer for Chattanooga Trach Families, bringing both personal passion and prof...
01/30/2026

Meet our Treasurer:

Adair serves as the treasurer for Chattanooga Trach Families, bringing both personal passion and professional experience to the organization. A Tennessee native and proud mom to three energetic young boys (ages 6, 4, and 1), Adair and her family chose to plant roots in Chattanooga after years of relocating across the country for medical training.

With a background as a pediatric occupational therapist, Adair has worked in public schools, home health, and outpatient settings - experiences that deepened her understanding of families navigating complex medical needs. While currently focused on raising her young children, she felt called to give back locally and found a meaningful connection with Chattanooga Trach Families’ mission of supporting caregivers and children living with tracheostomies.

In her role as treasurer, Adair brings dedication and a heart for service. Outside of her volunteer work, she enjoys hiking the Appalachian trails with her family and their dog, discovering new local restaurants, and exploring all that Chattanooga has to offer.

Our Family Fun Mile is back for the Breath of Life 5K!📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026📍 Chattanooga, TNOnly one mile in length, ...
01/28/2026

Our Family Fun Mile is back for the Breath of Life 5K!

📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026
📍 Chattanooga, TN

Only one mile in length, this option is great for non-runners, younger participants, and anyone who wants to support the event without running a full 5K.

To join, select Family Fun Mile during registration.

https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Chattanooga/TrachFamiliesPresentsBreathOfLifeK

DID YOU KNOW:Chattanooga Trach Families provides surgery day bags for new trach families?This was one of the very first ...
01/26/2026

DID YOU KNOW:

Chattanooga Trach Families provides surgery day bags for new trach families?
This was one of the very first programs our group created together. Knowing there are other families in the area who understand the process, the terminology, and the equipment brings an immediate sense of connection during a major transition.

Surgery day bags are designed by families who have already experienced trach surgery, and include items that practical and helpful. 📸 Throwback photo to Kyra and Jenna helping make the very first surgery day bags!

Thanks to donors such as yourself, we’re able to continue these surgery day bags for 2026. Give here: https://chattanoogatrachfamilies.com/

Meet our Vice President and Secretary:Autumn is the proud mom of Jenna, who was born at just 26 weeks and 4 days followi...
01/23/2026

Meet our Vice President and Secretary:

Autumn is the proud mom of Jenna, who was born at just 26 weeks and 4 days following a high-risk pregnancy. Due to her extreme prematurity, Jenna relied on a ventilator for life-sustaining support from the start. After nearly four months in the NICU, doctors determined that a tracheostomy was necessary due to severe tracheomalacia. For Autumn and her husband Josh, a trach was the only way they could finally bring their daughter home.��

One day, while walking to the Children’s Hospital, Autumn crossed paths with Laura Scott in a parking garage. A simple elevator chat turned into a life-changing moment—Autumn shared a small part of Jenna’s story, not realizing that Laura Scott’s daughter, Kyra, was nearby with a trach and vent of her own. That conversation sparked a friendship and support system that would become foundational for Autumn’s journey.

It’s almost time for our second annual Breath of Life 5K!📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026📍 Chattanooga, TNThis year’s 5K will fe...
01/21/2026

It’s almost time for our second annual Breath of Life 5K!

📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026
📍 Chattanooga, TN

This year’s 5K will feature a Kid’s Zone for families joining us at the event!
For $10 per child, kids can enjoy dedicated activities throughout the morning in a safe, fun, and supervised space.

Kid’s Zone passes can be added at registration by finding the Kid’s Zone option under the “More” menu.

Bring the whole family and make a day out of it!

https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Chattanooga/TrachFamiliesPresentsBreathOfLifeK

DID YOU KNOW:When a child is in the ICU, parents/caregivers often skip meals or go longer stretches without eating. Many...
01/19/2026

DID YOU KNOW:

When a child is in the ICU, parents/caregivers often skip meals or go longer stretches without eating. Many parents feel they can’t leave the room, and prolonged hospital stays often reduce or eliminate income from work.

This is why Chattanooga Trach Families aims to provide a meal card for trach families at the hospital. It’s a simple support that meets a very real need during critical moments.

Thanks to donors such as yourself, we’re planning to expand our meal card program in 2026 so that more families can access meals during long hospital stays.
If you’d like to help support this initiative, your donations go directly toward practical services like this for pediatric trach families.

Thank you for helping us support pediatric trach families in our community.
Give here: https://chattanoogatrachfamilies.com/

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