A Simple Gift with a Big Impact
Learn how charitable bequests can help you leave a legacy Leaving a bequest in a will or trust is a simple way to make a charitable gift that can have a huge impact. By leaving something behind in your estate plan, you make sure that you and your family leave a legacy that benefits the […]
Follow the Path to Giving
Sharon Thornton JD, LLM, Exec. VP & Chief Philanthropy Officer As your appreciation for Sun Health’s mission grows, you may be looking for ways to make more of an impact. If we’ve influenced your life, consider including us in your estate plans so that future generations can benefit from the same experience. Here are three ways to […]
Making Your First Will
Sharon Thornton JD, LLM, Exec. VP & Chief Philanthropy Officer It’s Never Too Early to Create this Vital Document Losing you will be hard enough. Spare your loved ones unnecessary confusion and financial and legal burdens by planning your estate now. Here are some common questions and answers to help you get started. ls it in my […]
Charitable Gift Annuities
Sharon Thornton, JD, LLM, Exec. VP & Chief Philanthropy Officer Have you ever wondered how to turn your passion for our mission into a gift that will support Sun Health Foundation’s work for years to come? The most popular gift that provides you with lifetime payments is called a charitable gift annuity. It is a simple exchange […]
Couple Make Major Gift to Sun Health Foundation for Cancer Care
SURPRISE, ARIZ., July 29, 2016 – Lill and Ernie Mueller learned early on that hard work, grit and a little luck could be a ticket to a better life, a common dream in the Chicago working-class neighborhood where they grew up. The tough row they hoed also planted seeds of generosity, which are now bearing […]
Sun Health Helping People ‘Feel Right at Home’
SURPRISE, ARIZ., July 14, 2016 – Wilber and Eva Smith, both 88, feel rooted in their Peoria house where they’ve lived for 19 years. “It’s comfortable, we have nice neighbors and we’re close to places we like,” Wilber said. Those reasons played heavily in the Smith’s decision to become members of Sun Health at Home (SHAH), […]
Fiscal Year 2016: A Year of Accomplishments
July 1 marked the beginning of a new fiscal year for Sun Health. But before we get too far into fiscal year 2017, it’s worth looking back at some major accomplishments of fiscal year 2016. Here’s a short list of the events that showed Sun Health employees at their best. Sun Health at Home was launched […]
Sun Health Foundation Donors Tee It Up for Charity
SURPRISE, ARIZ., March 23, 2016 – One-hundred ten golfers turned out for Sun Health Foundation’s annual Swinging In The Sun for Charity tournament, held March 7 at Wigwam Arizona Patriot Golf Course in Litchfield Park. The tournament raised $65,000 for Sun Health’s community health and wellness programs, which help West Valley residents improve their health […]
New Provision Allows Year-End Gifts Directly From Your IRA
The IRA Charitable Rollover, just passed and signed into law, is a planning strategy to meet your required minimum distribution. The IRA Charitable Rollover provision, established under the Pension Protection Act, allows individuals who have reached age 70½ to donate up to $100,000 to charitable organizations directly from their IRA, without treating the distribution as […]
Eating Well at Holiday Parties: In December’s LiveWell Issue!
Pumpkin pie, pecan pie, divinity, fudge, sugar cookies…. It’s not only festivity that surrounds us during the holidays: it’s sugar! So how do you combat the calories? This month’s LiveWell has some fabulous tips on page eight. You might also like: The recipe for Navy Bean, Artichoke & Sun-Dried Tomato Dip A story about long-time […]
