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Chairs Letter Spring 2011 Newsletter
Dear Partners
Vera Arndt and Hilda Hazzard – two friends we never knew we had.
I wish we could have known them personally and that they had told us of their plans. We would have recognized them; honored them, at least acknowledged their generous spirits. Or, if they had preferred, we would have said nothing in public, but certainly would have thanked them in private.
We would have enjoyed the chance to look them in the eye and say “Thank you, friends.”
Some of our Board members met Vera when she came to one of our Galas many years ago, I am afraid none of us ever met Hilda. In truth, we simply did not know them and never anticipated what generous friends they were.
But they knew White Memorial; the work of the White inspired them well enough that they both named the Medical Center in their wills and left a lasting legacy in support of White’s mission. Shortly before Christmas last year, the Foundation received checks from attorneys representing the estates of these two ladies; the checks represented bequests –gifts made through their wills.
White Memorial and the people we serve are the real beneficiaries here; the monies are being put to good work to expand services and improve the care we provide. WMMC is fortunate to have had such wonderful – if anonymous – supporters.
Still, I wish we had been given the opportunity to thank them in person and call them “friends.”
Sincerely,
GR
George A. Ramirez
Chairman
P.S. If like Vera and Hilda you have been similarly inspired to name White Memorial in your estate plans, please let us know. We promise to maintain your confidentiality but will enjoy the opportunity to thank you in person.
