Trekking For CDH
BBQ Competition & track MEAT
100% of the proceeds go to Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) research, awareness, education, and families affected by CDH
Team Entry
Register using the link below
Backyard
Master Series
Ancillary (Mocktail/Cocktail)
One Meat (ribs)
Kids Que
TAILGATE SHOWDOWN
Bring your favorite tailgate food or beverage and compete for cash prizes!
Entries will have two chances to win:
Fire Department Judges’ Choice
Peoples Choice Award
Saturday September 19, 2026
Public tasting 12p-3p
Fire Department Judging 12p
SEE REGISTRATION LINK FOR ENTRY DETAILS, RULES, AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
VolunteeR
Please use the link below to volunteer for this year’s event. We appreciate any and all volunteers!
HOW TO DONATE
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Send check payable to Trekking for CDH to:
Trekking for CDH
PO Box 411
Pierron, Illinois
62273
Learn More
Barrett
We are Rachel Von Hatten and Amanda Korte, the proud mothers of two CDH survivors - Tucker Von Hatten and Barrett Korte. Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) is a birth defect where a hole develops in the diaphragm. This hole allows abdominal organs to enter the chest cavity, which prevents the lungs from developing fully and can also displace the heart. 1600 babies are born with CDH each year in the US and of them only 50% survive. The cause of CDH is unknown. Although it is not rare, it is virtually unheard of. Most research and awareness is provided by families of children affected by CDH.
Tucker
More info and mission
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) is a birth defect that affects 1 in every 2500 births. The diaphragm fails to form completely allowing the abdominal organs to migrate into the lung space. This denies the lungs the space they need to develop properly and shifts the heart. Only 50% of these babies survive. This birth defect requires life-saving surgery within days of birth. Babies born with CDH suffer from lifelong complications such as underdeveloped lungs, inability to eat due to severe reflux and oral aversions, asthma, developmental delay, and bowel issues, among other things. They are often readmitted to the hospital multiple times after birth.
The mission of Trekking for CDH is to raise money for CDH awareness and research. We strive to support families struggling through the CDH diagnosis and ongoing medical problems. Tucker’s Trek was started by the mother CDH survivor, Tucker Von Hatten, and was soon joined by the mother of another CDH survivor, Barrett Korte, and therefore changed the name to Trekking for CDH. Our mission is to continue to raise funds for research and awareness in honor of our warriors.
All funds raised will support CDH awareness, research, education and support families affected by CDH. CDH International (CDHI) is one organization that fights for the standardization of treatment for CDH babies. Standardization of treatment will allow the continuation in care advancements, more research, and technological advances. CDHI continues to spread awareness through multiple events throughout the world. Support is provided to families with children diagnosed with CDH through CDHI. CDHI has provided support to both Barrett and Tucker’s families throughout their CDH journeys as well.
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