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Donor Stories

Donor Stories

Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization and others.

  • Endowed Scholarship in Nursing—the gift of a lifetime
    Endowed Scholarship in Nursing—the gift of a lifetime
    Dr. Louis Leggio spent over 40 years as a dedicated pediatrician. He has worked with countless healthcare professionals, including wonderful nurses, many who have been educated and formed at FranU.
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  • Board member fosters mission with giving through IRA
    Board member fosters mission with giving through IRA
    FranU Board member Jan Breen's IRA charitable rollover is benefiting the University while also lowering her tax liability and she encourages others...
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  • Family Honors Wife and Mother Through a Lasting Legacy Gift
    Family Honors Wife and Mother Through a Lasting Legacy Gift
    "Your legacy is the impact you make on others, and the nursing program did that for Kristi," said Robert Duffy, husband of the late Kristi Ann Riggs Duffy '75...
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  • The Gift of Nursing: Sonny and Sandra Launey's plan for the future
    The Gift of Nursing: Sonny and Sandra Launey's plan for the future
    Sonny and Sandra Launey, long-time supporters of the University, are humble, thoughtful people; they have deep and abiding Catholic faith making a life-long commitment to serving others.
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  • Using a Beneficiary Designation to Make a Gift to Charity
    Using a Beneficiary Designation to Make a Gift to Charity
    Joanne and her late husband Hal had been longtime supporters of our organization. Recently, Joanne's children encouraged...
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  • Tax-Free Sale
    Tax-Free Sale
    Howard and Lynn were both age 55 when they purchased some vacant land a few miles outside of town. They thought real estate would be a good investment that could be sold later for a profit.
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  • Capital Gains Tax Bypassed
    Capital Gains Tax Bypassed
    Peter and Gail were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in securities and built a sizable portfolio.
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  • Endowment Gift
    Endowment Gift
    Pat and Shelly were recently married. They both had been dedicated volunteers at their favorite charity for many years.
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  • Sale and Unitrust
    Sale and Unitrust
    Gene and Carol purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. The company has done well.
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  • The Retirement Unitrust
    The Retirement Unitrust
    Mary grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she and her husband Bill inherited the farm.
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  • Property Turns Into Income
    Property Turns Into Income
    Miranda lived in the family home where she and her spouse had raised their three children. After her spouse passed away, Miranda found it increasingly difficult to care for her property.
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  • Part Gift and Part Sale
    Part Gift and Part Sale
    Susan and Kevin bought a vacant lot along Lake Michigan many years ago. They had planned to build a second home so that their family could spend their summers along the lake.
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  • Current Gifts
    Current Gifts
    As is the case with many families, there are times each year when Jim and Sharon focus their attention on gift giving.
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  • Gift of a Bank Account When No Longer Needed (POD)
    Gift of a Bank Account When No Longer Needed (POD)
    Keith has been a faithful supporter of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University and makes regular gifts to support our work.
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  • Transferable on Death (TOD) Gifts
    Transferable on Death (TOD) Gifts
    Harold and Jeanne married after meeting at an event Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University held for our donors. They wanted to leave a legacy gift...
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  • A Bequest to Further Good Work
    A Bequest to Further Good Work
    Nancy and David were dedicated volunteers. Over the years, they had seen many individuals helped by the good work of their favorite charity.
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  • What Will You Do with Your Unspent Retirement Savings?
    What Will You Do with Your Unspent Retirement Savings?
    Michael and Kelly were retired engineers with two adult children. They owned a home, some stocks, and IRAs.
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  • A Bequest to Save Taxes
    A Bequest to Save Taxes
    Thomas was a widower who had a great love for our organization. As an individual who had directly benefited from our work, Thomas wanted to thank us with a gift from his estate.
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  • Give it Twice Trust
    Give it Twice Trust
    While visiting her favorite charity's website, June came across the idea of a give it twice trust. She contacted the charity for more information.
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  • Providing for Our Children's Future
    Providing for Our Children's Future
    Ron and Kathy worked for many years building their nest egg for retirement.
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