MISSION STATEMENT
THE T22 McDUFFIE FOUNDATION
The T22 McDuffie Foundation empowers youth navigating grief and loss to build connection, find strength, and discover the power to overcome—through creativity, movement, and a community built for healing.
Founded in honor of Trent’s older brother, Tyler, who lost his battle with a respiratory condition leading to heart failure in 2015, the foundation continues Tyler’s legacy of inspiring youth in need of mental health support—guided by Trent’s powerful mantra, ‘Power 2 Overcome’.
OUR PILLARS
At the core of the T22 Foundation are our principles that guide us in our commitment to providing healing and hope, offering a pathway to overcome adversity together.
FAMILY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
INNER STRENGTH
FAITH
SHARE YOUR STORY
Safely share your personal experience of grief over the loss of a loved one and your journey of healing.
“Together, we can harness the power to overcome.” - Trent McDuffie
“Together, we can harness the power to overcome.” - Trent McDuffie
“His younger brother has a large support network but this foundation is definitely needed for those that need help." - Jeff Gahagan
“His younger brother has a large support network but this foundation is definitely needed for those that need help." - Jeff Gahagan
“I've learned that suffering doesn't have to be your identity. It can be your path to healing. To clarity. To compassion. To Purpose.” - Rick Cheatham
“I've learned that suffering doesn't have to be your identity. It can be your path to healing. To clarity. To compassion. To Purpose.” - Rick Cheatham
STAY SOCIAL, STAY CONNECTED
“TOGETHER, WE CAN HARNESS THE
POWER 2 OVERCOME”
“THE FOUNDATION SERVES YOUTH AND TEENS GRAPPLING WITH ALL TYPES OF LOSS BY OFFERING RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEALING THROUGH ATHLETIC CAMPS, SOCIAL PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.”
— Trent McDuffie

