Program Supports Children Fighting Serious Illnesses in Collaboration with IMSA’s Two Proud Charity Partners
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (September 4, 2025) – IMSA has teamed up with its two proud charity partners, the Austin Hatcher Foundation and Camp Boggy Creek, to launch the IMSA Resilient Racers program.
September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and the IMSA Resilient Racers program was created to raise awareness and funds so both charities can continue providing vital resources, programs, and care to children and families who are bravely facing pediatric cancer and other serious illnesses.
Participating IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race teams have been paired with a child from either the Austin Hatcher Foundation or Camp Boggy Creek. At the next round on the WeatherTech Championship schedule – the TireRack.com Battle on the Bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sept. 21 – the child’s first name and last initial will be displayed alongside the names of the professional drivers above both doors of the race car and in the spotters guide as a powerful show of encouragement and support.
The six-hour Battle on the Bricks marks the fourth of five IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup events, showcasing all four classes and one of the season’s largest fields – making it possible to honor approximately 50 children.
Some of the pairings were based on a child’s favorite things such as color, number, type of car or hometown connection.
Beginning on Sept. 1 and throughout the run-up to the race, IMSA and its charity partners will highlight participating teams and children across their social and digital channels.
Race teams are embracing and supporting the initiative through a number of creative and meaningful ways, by hosting kids at track, incorporating them in their hero cards, sharing video messages during the event and providing team gear and memorabilia.
The Resilient Racers effort is a special program that will make for an uplifting part of the Indianapolis weekend for both of IMSA’s proud charities.
“The Resilient Racers program is a powerful example of how we merge the world of motorsports with our mission to empower families facing childhood cancer,” said Amy Jo Osborn, CEO and co-founder of the Austin Hatcher Foundation whose son, Austin “Hatch” Osborn, will be among those honored. “At the Austin Hatcher Foundation, we use racing as a platform to teach resilience, teamwork, and perseverance – qualities that our children and families live out every day. Our partnership with IMSA, which has spanned over a decade, allows us to bring this to life on an incredible stage, connecting the racing community with a cause that truly changes lives. Together, we’re not only building champions on the track but also building strength and hope for families across the country.”
“Our long-time partnership with IMSA has always been rooted in their dedication to giving back,” said Jacqueline Boykin, chief development officer at Camp Boggy Creek. “This latest effort of Resilient Racers is just another example of how IMSA, and this community of racing, continues to stand alongside Camp Boggy Creek in bringing joy and empowerment to children living with serious illnesses.”
While the race runs on Sept. 21 – with the final three hours airing on network NBC starting at 3 p.m. ET, bringing widespread awareness to the cause – fans are invited to join the movement by making a donation, of any amount, through the end of September to support IMSA’s Resilient Racers program. Donations can be made by going to hatcherfoundation.org/resilient-racers. Fans can also donate in support of their favorite team by including the team’s name in the Donor Note section of the donation page.
All proceeds are shared between the Austin Hatcher Foundation and Camp Boggy Creek, helping provide children with therapy, resources and joyful experiences. To learn more about each of IMSA’s two proud charities, we invite you to click the links below.