Donor Stories

Every day, donors like you make gifts of all sizes to build a healthier future for children and expectant mothers. Your support makes our hospital a special place for our patients and families, and we are tremendously grateful. Here are some of their stories.

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Planting Seeds for Change Through a Bequest

When Susan and Bill Lamkin sat down to discuss the impact they wanted to have through their estate, a bequest to create an endowment for Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford was the natural choice.

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The Fatjos’ Gift Gives Hope to Many While Providing a Stable Income for Life

Debby and Michael Fatjo used real property to create a gift that provides them stable income for life and aligns with their desire to support children’s health.

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Making a Bequest: A Simple Way to Give

Cynthia Klustner’s connection to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford dates back to the 1980s when she started her career at Hewlett-Packard Company.

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Lifetime of Service Includes Estate Gift

Maureen Roskoph began volunteering for the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford in 1973, and attorney Paul Roskoph has for many years been helping people give to charity through their estates, so it makes perfect sense that their estate plan includes…

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Benefits of a Good Plan

Carol, a loyal supporter since 1986, has gained peace of mind knowing that her legacy will help Packard Children’s Hospital better serve children and their families.

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Financial Planning That Makes an Impact

Valerie and Robert Fox created their estate plans years ago. When the unexpected happened last winter, it set their philanthropic goals into motion.

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A Grandmother's Gift

It was 6 a.m. when Hai Chang and Phung Ly received the call that they will never forget. "They said, 'You need to come to the hospital as soon as possible but drive safely'," recalls Hai.

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Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs): Planning Your Gift

Berta and Donald Sugarman have supported Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford for 40 years. In addition to their annual gifts, Berta volunteers with our hospital's Association of Auxiliaries for Children.

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