Donor Stories
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Berry alumni share their 'happily ever after'When Elizabeth "Liza" Keith MacFarland (71c) walked into the Longhorn Steakhouse in Largo, Fla., after work one night in 2012, all...
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'Prankster' Rusty Bradley sings Berry's praisesWhen "Rowdy" Rusty Bradley (71C) dressed head-to-toe in toilet paper and marched in the Ford quad with a group of male merrymakers...
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Planned Giving Council: Expertise Available To YouGlenn (71C) and Pam Priest (71C) Ferguson dreamed of lending a hand to deserving Berry students...
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Insuring the future (literally)Francy Jessup Geiger (78C) never thought she could afford to do something substantial for Berry students, but then she discovered a way...
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An Impossible PossibilityTaking advantage of two time-limited offers enabled John Kemp and wife Linda Kelso to do something in 2013 that they previously thought impossible...
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Good SenseAs a student at Berry, Eddie Fite (63C) was drawn to future wife Rosa (64C) the minute she arrived on campus in the summer of 1960. A half-century later, those same good instincts helped convince the couple to invest in a charitable gift annuity.
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Legacy at WorkHarry Wise (57H) had a strong belief in Berry's student work program and a willingness to contribute to its success in the future.
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No Time Like the PresentJohn Hall (09C) understands the importance of a helping hand. Confined to a wheelchair since a 2003 high school cheerleading accident...
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Charitable Gift Annuity Guarantees Opportunity for StudentsWhen Betty Jane Taylor started looking for a unique way to honor her husband, a Berry College scholarship seemed the natural choice.
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Lighting the Lamp of EducationIn a career spanning more than 40 years, West excelled as a teacher in Georgia and Florida, winning Teacher of the Year honors in the Sunshine State.
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Dr. John R. Bertrand's Gift Helps StudentsEven long after he retired, Berry College students had a special place in Dr. John R. Bertrand's heart, and he chose to show it in the most meaningful way possible.
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Widow Boosts Income and Helps Honor Late HusbandVirginia George has achieved two goals with one savvy investment decision: by establishing a charitable gift annuity at Berry, she has boosted her rate of return and has honored her late husband's memory in a way that would please him most.
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Honoring Dr. MacBerry's first physics professor, Dr. Lawrence E. McAllister, had a gift for encouraging his students to reach for the stars.
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Family Funds Gift with Life Insurance PolicyWhen Don Fite (51H) returned home from Work Week several years ago, he had more on his mind than memories of good times spent with friends.
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Gift Examples
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Fixed Income for RetirementAfter working for decades as a pediatrician in a small rural town, Patricia was ready to retire.
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Capital Gains Tax BypassedPeter and Gail were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in securities.
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Sale and UnitrustGene and Carol purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. Now, Gene and Carol are looking for a way to save taxes.
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The Retirement UnitrustMary grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she inherited the farm. Now, several developers would like to build homes on the farmland.
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Flexible Deferred Gift AnnuityLewis 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.
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Part Gift and Part SaleSusan and Kevin bought their first home many years ago. They had planned to build a second home so that their children could spend their summers along the lake.
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Deferred Gift AnnuitySeveral years ago Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock. It turned out to be a very wise decision.
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Gift Annuity for Real EstateJonathan purchased a home many years ago for $80,000. The home has appreciated substantially over the years and is now worth $420,000.
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Leading for the FutureLuke and Candice 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 TrustWhile visiting the Wills Planner on her favorite charity's website, June, a surviving spouse, came across the idea of a Give it Twice Trust.
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Providing for Our Children's FutureJoe and Kathy worked for years building their nest egg for retirement. They also want to provide for their children.
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