About Us

The Sanders-Brown Center on Aging was established in 1979, and received funding in 1985 as one of the original ten National Institute of Health (NIH) Alzheimer’s disease Centers. Soon after, the University realized that in addition to the support from NIH, private donations would allow the Center to sustain and develop new and innovative clinical research projects and patient and caregiver programs. In 1986, the Center on Aging Foundation was established as a fund-raising entity for the UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. The original members of the board immediately went to work obtaining support from corporations, foundations and individuals to assist in the continuous work of the center.

The Philanthropy Council accepts gifts of any amount and does not determine the use of gift funds. Funds raised are allocated according to restrictions established by donors. If gifts are made without donor restrictions, allocation is determined by the University.

A new mission and vision statement for the Philanthropy Council was approved in December 2014 as part of the Strategic Planning process for Center on Aging Philanthropy Council. If you would like to learn more about the Philanthropy Council, or ways to get involved, please contact our office at 859-562-2225 or email kcampbell@uky.edu.
 

Our Vision

The Center on Aging Philanthropy Council is committed to support the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging in their efforts to slow down and eventually find a cure for the diseases of the elderly.

Our Mission

The mission of the University of Kentucky Center on Aging Philanthropy Council is to support the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging in its efforts to improve the health of the elderly in Kentucky and beyond through raising funds, increasing awareness and building external relationships at the local, state and national levels.
 

Current Council Leadership

Chair - Jonathan Vaughn
Vice Chair - Jim LeMaster
Secretary - Charlotte Neal

Executive Director - Kathryn Campbell