Chattanooga Trach Families

06/16/2026

Sometimes community looks like 250 people at a 5K. Other days it's 5 families eating donuts and sharing our journeys together. What a gift it is to do this life together and feel a little less alone. ✨

06/12/2026

CHANGING SHIRT PROVIDERS. We are thrilled to be partnering with a local t-shirt company now to improve quality. We will portentially re-open a traditional merch store when we can figure out consistency issues but for now we are moving to small batch orders.

If any of your shirt orders were less quality than you expected, please let us know. We would love to give you a discount on one of our new shirts.

06/10/2026

💜 In Memory of Jenna 💜

This limited-edition purple logo tee was created in honor of Jenna for our 5K this year. They were so popular we wanted to open them to the community.

Jenna's impact on Chattanooga Trach Families continues to be felt every day. We miss her deeply, and we are grateful for the way she brought families together, encouraged others, and helped shape this community into what it is today.

Proceeds support Chattanooga Trach Families as we continue serving trach families and honoring the children who inspire our work.

Get yours here: https://givebutter.com/ctf-logo-tee-purple-tvj0gb

Purple for Jenna Rose

06/08/2026

250 people came out to our second annual Breath of Life 5K!

We are amazed by how much this event has grown in just two years. Seeing our community come together in support of trach families was incredibly meaningful, and we're excited about what the future holds. Thank you to everyone who made this day happen.

Here's to growing this movement and reaching even more families in the years ahead. We can't wait for next year! 💙

06/05/2026

Just a few highlights of our SEVENTEEN TRACH FAMILIES at our annual Breath of Life 5K on May 23rd. What started as a shared journey has grown into a vibrant community of support and belonging. We are so grateful for this group that has become home to so many families! ❤️

Thanks to SGT Photography for capturing these sweet moments our resilient families.

06/03/2026

We have SO much to share about this year's Breath of Life 5K, but first: THANK YOU.

You showed up. You supported families. You helped create a day filled with so much love and connection.

We'll be sharing photos, stories, and event numbers soon, but today we're simply feeling grateful. Thank you for making this day possible. ❤️

06/03/2026

We love Camp Trach Me Away!

For many of our campers, Camp Trach Me Away is the first place they've met another child like themselves. It's where friendships are formed, confidence grows, and kids get to simply be kids.

A one-time or monthly donation helps fund camp, medical support, activities, and unforgettable experiences. Donate today and help sponsor a child for camp.
https://camptrachmeaway.org/donate-to-camp/

05/25/2026

This weekend, our 1 Mile Walk became something even more meaningful.

After the recent loss of one of our leader’s trach children, we renamed the walk the Trach Angels Memorial Mile - in honor of every trach child who has been lost, but will never be forgotten. 💜

The loss of Jenna has taught us so much about grief, support, and what it truly means to continue showing up for families after the unimaginable happens. The trach journey does not end when the meals stop coming or the service is over. These families still need community, remembrance, and people willing to speak their child’s name.

Before the memorial mile began, our founder, Laura Scott shared a heartfelt message about love, loss, and the importance of carrying these children with us always.

This mile was for every trach angel.
For the families carrying grief beside gratitude.
For the children who changed us forever.

While Jenna’s passing inspired the renaming of this walk, the Trach Angels Memorial Mile will forever honor all of the children our community holds close in our hearts. 💜

05/24/2026

Thanks for coming!!! You spread so much joy 🥰

Maggie, Kaia, Mia, Sydney, and Obi Wan had a special event they attended Saturday morning! The dogs were busy visiting with everyone that participated in "The Breath of Life 5K"!! It was a very special morning for all!