Pat Summitt Foundation
Non-profit OrganizationsTennessee, United States2-10 Employees
The Pat Summitt Foundation is a small nonprofit organization based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Founded in 2011 by Pat Summitt and her son Tyler Summitt, it concentrates on advancing research toward treatments and a cure for Alzheimer's disease, while also providing care and support for patients and their caregivers and educating the public about the condition. The foundation's audience includes patients, their caregivers, and members of the public seeking information about the disease. In 2024 it plans to launch Pat's Gameplan, a caregiver guide developed in collaboration with the University of Tennessee Extension Family and Consumer Science, to provide resources from experts in legal planning, financial planning, nutrition, and related areas. The organization has also pursued partnerships to broaden its impact, including a January 2024 collaboration with the Tennessee Manufacturing Extension Partnership. These activities reflect a focus on practical support and public education within the Alzheimer's community.