The Robert C. and Veronica Atkins Foundation seeks to positively impact disease prevention and health management worldwide. Established with a $40 million gift in August 2003, the Foundation funds independent scientific research examining the role of metabolism and nutrition in obesity, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's Disease and other serious health concerns confronting our society today. One of the few grant-making organizations dedicated to research in this arena, it also supports community and school based educational programs.