Right Thing to Do
Jim and Ria Hess leave a legacy gift and support medical care in the community. By Susie Steckner Jim and Ria Hess have enjoyed many blessings during their 48-year marriage: a long career, world travel, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, an active lifestyle and interesting hobbies in retirement. In planning their estate, the Sun City […]
Real Estate: A Grand Way to Help Others
As a former tax attorney, I have been able to help Sun Health Foundation donors think creatively about different ways to make a charitable gift. One option sometimes overlooked, and that can be a win-win, is a gift of real estate. If you want to use real estate to support your favorite charitable cause, you […]
In Lieu of Flowers
Memorial gifts supporting research honor husband’s career in education By Susie Steckner and Ken Reinstein Barbara and Jonas Lashmet devoted their lives to the field of education and supporting philanthropic causes. So when Jonas passed away from dementia, Barbara wanted the perfect tribute to honor her husband and leave a legacy. She found just the right […]
Create a Legacy Through Giving
A Gift to Honor a Special Person When someone close to us passes away, celebrating their life and reflecting on favorite memories can help us cope. One way to help the person’s legacy live on is to establish a memorial gift in his or her honor through Sun Health Foundation. Before you make a memorial […]
A ‘Philanthropic Heart’
Sun City resident shares her time, talent and treasure to bless others    By Susie Steckner Dr. Jeanne Blanchet has lived a life rich with family and friends, as well as professional successes and worldwide travel. Through it all, she has committed to sharing her blessings and supporting her community. Her philanthropy has […]
Make an Impact Today – Make a Tax-Free Gift from Your IRA
If you are 70½ years old or older, you can take advantage of a simple way to help support the mission of Sun Health. Individuals can give up to $100,000 from an IRA directly to a qualified charity such as Sun Health Foundation without having to pay income taxes on the distribution. This provision […]
Do Unto Others
La Loma Village resident lives by the Golden Rule in supporting her community By Susie Steckner and Ken Reinstein To say that Ann Flatten has lived life to the fullest is a bit of an understatement. She shared nearly 55 years of marriage with her husband Orris, raised five children, served as a passionate educator […]
