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 […]
Inspired Giving
Gil Vasquez invests in Sun Health Foundation to “stay local” By Susie Steckner Sun City West resident Gil Vasquez has lived an active and full life, serving his country, traveling the world and thriving in a longtime career. In retirement, he started thinking about how he could give back and support a worthy charity. At […]
The Perfect Solution
Sun Health Foundation donor gives back through IRA distributions By Susie Steckner Chuck Cassada enjoyed a long and successful career in the field of finance. So when he retired, it only made sense for him to give back using his extensive experience and know-how. He first served as a community volunteer focused on financial issues, […]
Make a Tax-Free Gift from Your IRA
See Your Generosity in Action If you are at least 70½ years old, you can make a tax-free gift from your individual retirement account (IRA) directly to Sun Health Foundation. This law no longer has an expiration date, so you are free to make annual gifts to qualified charitable organizations from your IRA this year […]
Charitable Gift Annuities Shape Our Future and Receive Payments for Life
Have you ever wondered how to create a legacy gift through your estate that will impact future generations? By including Sun Health in your long-term estate or financial plans, you can make a powerful statement about your values and priorities. And because there are several ways to accomplish this, you have the flexibility to fulfill […]
Provide Security for Your Loved Ones and Sun Health
One way you can benefit your loved ones and Sun Health is to create a charitable remainder trust. This beneficial method of giving can provide income to loved ones for the rest of their lives or a term of years. After that, the remainder will go to Sun Health. How It Works You decide which […]
A Balanced Approach to Giving
Simple Solutions for Life’s Financial Challenges The two hurdles we hear most about when it comes to giving are lack of resources and a desire to put family first. We can help! Read on to see how these obstacles are easily overcome. Obstacle: Family Obligations I have children and grandchildren to worry about, and they […]
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 […]
