The Austin Hatcher Foundation’s next automotive project is the Keiki Cobra Factory Five MK4 Roadster. The assembly is part of the foundation’s STEM-based industrial arts education and therapy programming at its new Education Advancement Center on South Holtzclaw Avenue.
A grant from the Kawasaki Family Foundation is funding the project. Proceeds from the sale of the finished project will help families deal with the effects of pediatric cancer.
“Chemotherapy causes degeneration of cognitive and dexterity abilities,” says Rose Kawasaki, Austin Hatcher board member. “Our industrial arts program is designed to help rebuild those abilities while engaging the whole family in a fun and educational project.”
Austin Hatcher named the vehicle the Keiki Cobra to highlight the mission behind the patient build. “Keiki” is the Hawaiian word for “child” and exemplifies the patients that will be working on the build.
The foundation’s pediatric patients and their families began work on the project on March 13. Once the vehicle is assembled and ready for sale, it will be taken to auction in spring 2022 to raise funds that allow the foundation to continue offering services at no cost to families.
“The Keiki Cobra is an exciting opportunity for our patients and families,” says Austin Hatcher Foundation President Amy Jo Osborn. “It’s unique and personal to our mission to erase the effects of childhood cancer.”
Individuals of all ages affected by childhood cancer can register to participate in the group builds or schedule individual or family build dates by contacting family service coordinator Lauren Kelly at [email protected].
Source: Austin Hatcher Foundation