Chattanooga Trach Families Host Inclusive Easter Egg Hunt

The community event at Riverview Park aimed to create an environment of celebration and understanding.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:48am

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A bold, colorful silkscreen print featuring a repeated image of a brightly decorated Easter egg, conceptually representing the inclusive and celebratory nature of the community event.A vibrant community celebration of inclusion and understanding for children with medical differences.Chattanooga Today

Chattanooga Trach Families, an organization that supports children who have had a tracheotomy, hosted a family-friendly Easter egg hunt at Riverview Park this weekend. The event was focused on bringing the community together, providing resources and guidance for families, and helping others better understand and include children with medical differences.

Why it matters

Events like this Easter egg hunt are important for creating an inclusive environment and helping the broader community understand that children with medical needs are still kids who want to have fun and be included. Chattanooga Trach Families is dedicated to supporting these families and promoting understanding.

The details

The Easter egg hunt welcomed families for a morning of celebration, connection, and inclusion. Organizers say the goal is to help other kids understand that children who are different from them still want to play and have fun. The organization plans to continue hosting community events, including a 5K on May 23 that is open to the public.

  • The Easter egg hunt took place this past weekend.
  • Chattanooga Trach Families will host a 5K on May 23, 2026.

The players

Chattanooga Trach Families

An organization that supports children who have had a tracheotomy, providing resources, guidance, and a strong sense of community for both the children and their loved ones.

Laura Scott Madden

An organizer with Chattanooga Trach Families who says creating an inclusive environment is at the heart of their mission.

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What they’re saying

“Kyra goes to school, she plays at parks, and we really want to help other kids understand that children who are different from them are still kids who want to have fun. Creating an inclusive environment here in Chattanooga is really important to us.”

— Laura Scott Madden, Organizer, Chattanooga Trach Families

What’s next

Chattanooga Trach Families will host a 5K on May 23, 2026, and is inviting the public to participate.

The takeaway

This event highlights the importance of creating inclusive spaces and promoting understanding for children with medical differences. By bringing the community together through fun, family-friendly activities, Chattanooga Trach Families is working to build a more welcoming and supportive environment for all children.