Presiden't's Message We’ve a story to tell . . .
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tories or narratives have been shared in every culture as a means of entertainment, education, cultural preservation and instilling moral values. Stories, in the form of parables, were the key teaching tool of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We continue to tell stories today. In the following pages you will, of course, read the story of the Foundation’s activities in 2016. More importantly—and much more inspiring—you will read the stories of real people who are leaving a legacy. Leaving a legacy is not optional. All of us do it. The question is, what kind of legacy will we leave? The good news is we can fashion those stories based on what we did, what we admired in others and what we wished we had done. Planned giving allows us to pass on the values we hold dear, inspire and encourage others and to make a difference. We can be part of a conversation 100 years from now that will be prompted by something we did, said, taught or exemplified. All because we acted today to leave a legacy. How will you impact the future? What legacy do you plan to leave? Let us help you tell your story to future generations.
2016 annual report
rob fairly president/ceo
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