Tahlya Visintainer promoted to Chief Human Resources Officer
SURPRISE, ARIZ., July 5, 2018 – Tahlya Visintainer has been promoted to Chief Human Resources Officer for Sun Health, a nonprofit organization with more than 600 employees. Previously, she was the vice president of Human Resources and Organizational Development for Sun Health’s senior living division. “Our leadership team has made it a priority to develop […]
Warm Hearts, Willing Hands
Volunteers turning compassion into action By Susie Steckner Before there was Sun Health, there were volunteers – go-getters who saw the need for a community hospital in Sun City and who marshaled local support and raised funds to open Walter O. Boswell Memorial Hospital in 1970. They and the hundreds of volunteers who helped staff […]
Charitable Gift Annuity Rates on the Rise
A charitable gift annuity (CGA) enables you to donate to a charity and boost your retirement income, all while getting a nice tax deduction. What’s not to like? Interest in CGAs is sure to rise because of the American Council on Gift Annuities (ACGA) recent increase in suggested maximum charitable gift annuity rates. On average, rates […]
Is a Charitable Remainder Trust right for me?
You’ve already made the decision: you want to donate a large portion of your estate to a nonprofit that is close to your heart. You want to help them achieve their mission as part of your legacy to future generations. You’ve looked at the tax implications, your total assets and income, and are thinking to […]
Sun Health Names Joe La Rue as President and CEO
SURPRISE, Ariz. – June 13, 2018 – Sun Health has named Joe La Rue as the fourth president and chief executive officer of the 52-year-old nonprofit organization, effective July 1. La Rue currently serves as executive vice president and has been with Sun Health since 2005. “We were looking for someone with a unique combination […]
Planning for the Future
Couple pays it forward to a community that’s been good to them By Susie Steckner After a long career in the aerospace industry, Joe Muldoon took early retirement and embarked on a new adventure with his wife Verna, traveling the country with their trusty fifth-wheel. After several years of exploring, the couple decided to trade […]
Seeking More Income?
Sometimes investments just don’t cooperate. Maybe it’s low interest rates, the economy or your stock picks. It may be discouraging, especially if you need to stretch your dollars to maintain your lifestyle. There is an attractive alternative. It’s called a life-income plan and it’s an arrangement that can boost your cash flow. One popular example […]
A Tale of Two Families
Donors’ gifts live on long after they are gone By John Tucker The two families come from different backgrounds. One rural, the other urban. But a common thread binds them together. Both families gave generously to Sun Health Foundation which enabled countless individuals to receive needed medical care through Sun Health and Banner Health. The […]
The Perfect Way to Honor Someone You Love
If you have a friend or family member whose life has been touched by Sun Health, you might consider making a gift in his or her name. When you memorialize important people in your life — such as your mother, father, spouse, mentors or other special loved ones — by donating to Sun Health Foundation […]
Memorial gifts: a lovely tribute can become a lasting legacy
Losing a loved one is impossibly painful, but honoring them through a cause they believed in deeply can provide a small measure of comfort. It’s a meaningful legacy that improves the community they’ve left behind. Whether it’s requesting donations in lieu of flowers at their memorial service, celebrating their life by setting up the new […]