The Gift of Planned Giving Creates a Powerful Legacy
The long-lasting impact of gift planning is exemplified by the story of
Jean Hughes Brewster, born in Latrobe in 1890. Her father, Dr. John Wilson
Hughes, served as a surgeon during the U.S. Civil War before becoming
one of Latrobe Hospital’s founding doctors.
While Mrs. Brewster made her life in Chicago, she honored her father’s
legacy. Unbeknownst to Latrobe Hospital, Mrs. Brewster established a charitable
remainder trust which provided her with lifetime income, provided her
two nephews with lifetime income at her passing at age 88, and, at the
nephews’ passing, is now providing Latrobe Hospital with annual
income for the next 20 years. Her estate’s remainder will then be
transferred in its entirety to Latrobe Hospital. Mrs. Brewster lived through
the Spanish Flu of 1918 and today her gift helps our patients during the
COVID pandemic. Her legacy to honor her father will continue to make a
positive difference at Latrobe Hospital
What Is A Planned Gift?
A Planned Gift is a personal and meaningful contribution that affords you
the opportunity to give in a way that will leave a lasting legacy for
you and your family, as well as the thousands of patients and community
members at Excela Health that will be influenced by your generosity.
Why Give?
Your giving can support what matters most to you at Excela Health and the
foundations are here to help you leave a legacy for the people and priorities
closest to your heart.
Thousands of individuals benefit from the latest innovations that medical
technology has to offer. Whether a bequest in your will, a beneficiary
remainder of an IRA or a 401(k), a gift of appreciated assets like stocks
or a taxsmart opportunity that generates income for you and your loved
ones, the possibilities to make a difference for the health and wellbeing
of your family, friends and neighbors are endless for generations to come.
Click here to learn more about planned giving and the ways you can make a meaningful
and lasting gift.
