Dr. Chuck with a friend in Serbia

Dr. Chuck with Mother Theresa in 1997

The Timmy Foundation began in 1997 as a deep personal commitment of Dr. Charles Dietzen (better known as Dr. Chuck) to assist the medically underserved children he met while conducting medical missions in Haiti and India. Named after his brother, Timmy, the Foundation’s work is dedicated as a living legacy to all of Dr. Chuck’s pediatric hospice patients.

Since its humble beginnings, the Foundation has served thousands of children, and the communities in which they live, in Central and South America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia. We achieve our mission through collaborative partnerships that provide healthcare and deliver relevant medical and educational resources. Our work does not duplicate the efforts of other individuals and organizations. Rather, we support these by matching our resources to their needs.

Though our aspirations are great, our operation is lean. Our success relies on the generosity, creativity, charisma, and passion of our volunteers. We lead our volunteers to serve the needs of children within their communities and in developing countries.

While working in India in 1997, Dr. Chuck had the great blessing of meeting Mother Teresa. She stressed the importance of giving hope to the people we could not cure. “We can do no great things, only simple things with great love.”

We invite you to be a part of our efforts to extend this philosophy by reaching out to those in need. Help us to provide services, that are small to us, but mean the world to others. Join our volunteer family and experience the heartfelt joy and love that comes from serving others.



Timmy Foundation Timeline

1997
Trip to India: Dr. Chuck met Mother Teresa

-Incorporation of the Timmy Foundation (March 6)

1998

-First Board of Directors meeting

1999

-Registered on the World Wide Web as timmyfoundation.org
Sponsored the conference “Medical Challenges in Developing Countries and in the United States.”

2001
-Scott Keller starts as new Executive Director.

-IU Timmy Foundation Club started by John Aliprantis and Aaron Remenschneider.

2002
-Medical service trip to Honduras with IU Timmy Foundation Club (1st medical service trip entirely orchestrated by the Timmy Foundation).

2003
-Ball State University Timmy Foundation Club established.

2004
-Hanover College Timmy Foundation Club established.

-Purdue University Timmy Foundation Club established.

-Tufts University Timmy Foundation Club established.

-University of Colorado- Boulder Timmy Foundation Club established.

-First High School Service trip to Ecuador.

-First College Retreat held in Indianapolis for college chapter leadership.

-Seven International Service trips taken.

2005
-DePauw University Timmy Foundation Club established.

-Butler University Timmy Foundation Club established.

-eleven International Service trips taken.

-Second College Retreat held at Sahm Park, Indianapolis.

2006
-Chris Trani, International Programs Coordinator and Adam Clevenger, Associate Director for Development, are hired.

-Davidson College Timmy Foundation Club established.

-University of Kentucky Timmy Foundation Club established.

-Third College Retreat held at Knights of Columbus Hall, Indianapolis.

-eight International Service Trips taken.

-Moved into the new building located at 22 E. 22nd Street, Indianapolis.

2007

-Celebrated 10th Year Anniversary on March 6, 2007.