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A Deeper Sense of Commitment
Being proud of and committed to the work we do is something we all strive for in our daily lives. Regardless of the task, taking pride in our day to day activities is fulfilling and helps give us a sense of purpose.
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Guided by Faith
For Dr. Marc and Barbara Alexander, their Catholic faith is the foundation for how they live their lives. It is what has guided their family, their careers, and the way they interact with those around them every single day. It is what led Dr. Alexander to become an ordained deacon in the Catholic Church.
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Cultivating the Mind and Heart
Cultivation has always been an innate passion and skill for Dr. Richard E. Welling. Whether it is tending to the farm where he lives with his wife Darlene, educating others during his more than 40 years at Good Samaritan Hospital teaching surgical residents, or giving back through the Foundation, Dr. Welling is devoted to growing and shaping the future.
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The Heart of Giving: From the Beginning to the Most Advanced Technology
August 12, 2005 is a date Hal and Donna Klink will always remember. It was one day before Hal's birthday, and he was one of the first 100 people in Greater Cincinnati to undergo a heart procedure using minimally invasive, robotic-assisted surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital.
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Honoring the Past by Advancing the Future
Take one step into Lair Kennedy's office building and you will instantly know he has a profound respect for history. The office, a former fire station full of reclaimed building materials and salvaged items, reflects the heritage of the building itself and those who served to keep the community safe.
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Bequests
Joe and Anna have been faithful supporters of our organization. They believe it is important to help further our mission.
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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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Fixed Income for Retirement
After working for decades as a pediatrician in a small town, Patricia is ready to retire.
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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
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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Peace of Mind Gift Annuity
Many years ago, Clara bought a home. Since she was very pleased with her home, she bought stock in the company that built the home.
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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
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
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
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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Flexible Deferred Gift Annuity
Luis is a 54-year-old executive at a large healthcare company. He purchased company stock during years when the stock price was low, and now the stock has grown substantially in value.
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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
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)
Keith has been a faithful supporter of Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation and makes regular gifts to support our work.
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Transferable on Death (TOD) Gifts
Harold and Jeanne married after meeting at an event Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation held for our donors. They wanted to leave a legacy gift...
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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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Deferred Gift Annuity
Several years ago, Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock.
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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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Gift Annuity for Real Estate
Jonathan purchased his home many years ago for $80,000. The home is now worth $420,000. Jonathan wants to sell his home and buy a condo for $130,000.
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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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Leading for the Future
Luke and Cynthia spent many years volunteering and supporting their favorite charity. They wanted to give back in a way that would help fulfill its mission.
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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
Ron and Kathy worked for many years building their nest egg for retirement.
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Bequest of Insurance
Marla and Wayne purchased a life insurance policy many years ago to create security for their children's future.
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Testamentary Charitable Remainder Unitrust: Have Your Cake and Eat it Too!
We have all heard the saying "You can't have your cake and eat it too." This phrase describes a situation where we want two good things at the same time when that isn't possible.
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