Excellent Care Inspires a Legacy of Generosity
Arleta Rae Allen’s commitment to community healthcare inspired her decision in 2004 to name the Island Health Foundation as a beneficiary in her will and trust. This generous bequest came six years before Island Health saved her life in 2010. Reflecting on that time, Arleta shared, “I had a stroke in 2010. I was taken […]
An Astronomical Gift
A fighter pilot, astronaut, ambassador, civil servant and business leader, Anders—who is most widely known for being a crew member aboard Apollo 8—died in a small plane crash in the San Juan Islands on June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. Anders and his Apollo 8 crewmates, Frank Borman and James Lovell, were the […]
The Swain Legacy
Imagine your life’s legacy transforming an entire community. Imagine knowing that your generosity will save not just one life, but many. Imagine the effects of your hard work carrying on for generations to come. Planned giving can do just that. With a legacy gift, such as a bequest or estate gift, you can ensure future […]