Our History
The Tanner Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 for people with Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and ALS. The foundation was started in 2003 by Dr. Emily Riser to provide educational opportunities to persons with multiple sclerosis, family members and health care professionals. The Foundation is named after Anthony Tanner, a former executive of a health care institution, who has MS. Tony Tanner continues to be a great advocate, philanthropist, and champion for individuals with MS.
Who We Support
In 2015 the Foundation’s Board identified a need within our community to broaden the Foundation’s mission to include all neurological diseases. A primary goal of the Foundation’s work is to provide support to help reduce the financial and psychological burdens experienced by people living with neurological diseases, particularly ALS, MS and Parkinson’s Disease.
BOARD MEMBERS
Jonathan Tanner, Board President, Novo Nordisk
Mikki O’Neil, Milestone Motion, Secretary
Yolanda Wheeler, PHD, CRNP, CPNP-AC, UAB
Mary Beth Buckley, Civic Volunteer
Tina Styslinger, Civic Volunteer
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Dr. Emily Riser
Dr. John Riser
Will Riser
Caitlin O. Tanner
Laurie E. Tanner
Tony Tanner
Christopher B. Tanner
Elizabeth A. Tanner
Elizabeth W. Tanner
Tracy Tracy