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Turning a Good Opportunity into an Even Greater Benefit
Lou Heitlinger looks for opportunities to do better. He likes to take advantage of opportunities to reduce his taxes. He also strongly believes in making major contributions to charity while he is alive, rather than after his death. More on Turning a Good Opportunity into an Even Greater Benefit >>.

Tales from
When Professor Dick Shaw retired from Rockhurst University in 2003, friends and family took the opportunity to pay him back for a lifetime of giving. More on Tales from >>.

Rockhurst
Like most people who have reached retirement age, when William E. "Bill" Mangold reflects on his life, he has a pretty good idea of what or who has had the most influence on his success and given him the values he carried through adulthood. More on Rockhurst >>.

Countless Hours Grow Into Legacy
Any student who had Mary Virginia Soebbing as a teacher was blessed. Mary loved to teach and preferred teaching students in elementary school. More on Countless Hours Grow Into Legacy >>.

Fixed Income for Retirement
After working for decades as a pediatrician in a small rural town, Patricia Brown was ready to retire. Patricia owned some stock but was concerned about leaving it in the market where it could go up or down. She needed a secure source of retirement income for the future. More on Fixed Income for Retirement >>.

Tithing Your Inheritance
More than ten years ago, I was asked to serve on the initial Planned Giving Committee at Rockhurst University. It was headed up by Fr. Tom Denzer, S.J. and now by Tom Audley. More on Tithing Your Inheritance >>.

Peace of Mind Gift Annuity
The following story is intended for illustration purposes. The people featured do not represent actual Rockhurst University donors. Nevertheless, they are typical of the types of donors who have chosen to take advantage of the benefits provided by planned giving at Rockhurst. More on Peace of Mind Gift Annuity >>.

Still a Leader Today
Like many lads from St. Louis, George wanted to attend a Catholic college; and since he would graduate from St. Louis University High School, a Jesuit college held some appeal. He wanted to attend college away from his hometown. More on Still a Leader Today >>.

Part Gift and Part Sale
The following story is intended for illustration purposes. The people featured do not represent actual Rockhurst University donors. Nevertheless, they are typical of the types of donors who have chosen to take advantage of the benefits provided by planned giving at Rockhurst. More on Part Gift and Part Sale >>.

The Retirement Unitrust
The following story is intended for illustration purposes. The people featured do not represent actual Rockhurst University donors. Nevertheless, they are typical of the types of donors who have chosen to take advantage of the benefits provided by planned giving at Rockhurst. More on The Retirement Unitrust >>.

Giving Something Back
Bob Malley remembered when, as a young boy, he walked the same path to St. Francis Xavier School as he did to his classes at Rockhurst High School. More on Giving Something Back >>.

Sale and Unitrust
The following story is intended for illustration purposes. The people featured do not represent actual Rockhurst University donors. Nevertheless, they are typical of the types of donors who have chosen to take advantage of the benefits provided by planned giving at Rockhurst. More on Sale and Unitrust >>.

Looking Back At Looking Forward
Few people can name the second Rockhurst building dedicated to college activities. It was actually a gift to Rockhurst, and came as a result of a promise to give $10,000 to Rockhurst, or the benefactor's home in the case that his estate did not have the money itself to contribute. More on Looking Back At Looking Forward >>.

Rockhurst Always Remembers
Barbara Wynne ('80 Biology) was an acknowledged student leader whose sweet nature endeared her to fellow students and faculty. She held great promise both professionally and personally. S More on Rockhurst Always Remembers >>.

A Gaze Back At My Days At Rockhurst
A Rockhurst graduate, who studied Latin at the high school and College and was an English major, Glen had the opportunity to develop language skills in work after graduation. More on A Gaze Back At My Days At Rockhurst >>.

Tax-Free Sale
The following story is intended for illustration purposes. The people featured do not represent actual Rockhurst University donors. Nevertheless, they are typical of the types of donors who have chosen to take advantage of the benefits provided by planned giving at Rockhurst. More on Tax-Free Sale >>.

Current Gifts
The following story is intended for illustration purposes. The people featured do not represent actual Rockhurst University donors. Nevertheless, they are typical of the types of donors who have chosen to take advantage of the benefits provided by planned giving at Rockhurst. More on Current Gifts >>.

Deferred Gift Annuity
The following story is intended for illustration purposes. The people featured do not represent actual Rockhurst University donors. Nevertheless, they are typical of the types of donors who have chosen to take advantage of the benefits provided by planned giving at Rockhurst. More on Deferred Gift Annuity >>.

*These stories are intended for illustration purposes. The people called John and Jane Doe do not represent actual Rockhurst University donors. Nevertheless, they are typical of the types of donors who have chosen to take advantage of the benefits provided by planned giving at Rockhurst.