Using a Beneficiary Designation to Make a Gift to Charity
I first became aware of the Augusta Health Foundation when a friend
invited me to join the Board of Directors. Before that, I had a vague
awareness that Augusta Health is a community health system, but my only
experiences were as a patient of the Diabetes and Endocrinology practice
and an appendectomy. At my very first Board meeting I witnessed the power
of philanthropy to make a real difference in the lives of my neighbors who
may not be as fortunate as I am. The Augusta Health Foundation serves as
an amplifier of the good that exists in our community by directing funds
to the Health System's programs that provide care to those most in need.
From that first meeting over five years ago it has been my privilege to
help that effort in some small way. My wife Sonja and I were moved by the
simple and direct improvements made by the Foundation in providing grants
for clothing for patients sent home from the Emergency Department,
transportation for individuals to get to and from important appointments
and medical procedures, and support of Augusta Health team members during
the COVID-19 pandemic. Our legacy gift helps ensure that we can continue
supporting this beautiful and vital asset to our community.
Jason Clarke and Dr. Sonja Musser