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CARE for Children GIVING YOUR GIFT MAKES A DIFFERENCE... Memorials and honorariums are a wonderful way to remember family and friends. By honoring the people who have made a difference in your life, you are enabling CARE to make a difference in the lives of children with disabilities. Appropriate cards are sent for each gift. CARE's Giving Program adheres to the Donor Bill of Rights, to view please follow the Donor Bill of Rights link. Memorials are traditionally given in remembrance of a deceased loved-one or acquaintance. Honorariums are made in honor of anniversaries, birthdays or other special occasions. Corporate Honorariums are made by businesses and organizations to honor employees. Customized cards are available for corporate honorariums. NAMED FUNDS LENA GRIFFIN MEMORIAL FUND CARE for Children established its first named fund in honor of former Executive Director Lena Griffin in commemoration of her 100th Birthday on February 20th, 2003. Mrs. Griffin began her tenure at CARE (formerly the McKean County Society for Crippled Children) May 1st, 1949 as executive secretary and orthopedic nurse. During her leadership at the Society, Mrs. Griffin witnessed many changes in the treatment of children with disabilities; as the era of polio, heavy braces, iron lungs, segregation and hopelessness, gave way to new preventives, new treatments, new attitudes, and new hope for children with disabilities. Mrs. Griffin retired January 1st, 1970. She continued to volunteer her nursing skills at CARE on clinic days working with the children of McKean County as she had done for the preceding 20 years. Sadly, Mrs. Griffin passed away February 21st, 2005, one day after her 102nd Birthday. The Lena Griffin Memorial Fund is a tribute to Griffin’s dedication, commitment, and service to the children of our community. ROTARY KIDS FUND In 1995 the Rotary Club of Bradford began the Rotary Kids Special Assistance Fund for CARE kids and families. Each member of the Rotary donates yearly to the fund. The fund provides emergency assistance and the little extras for CARE families in need, such as: SHOES/WINTER BOOTS CLOTHING ACCESSIBLE TOILET SEATS WHEEL CHAIR RAMPS CRIB MATTRESSES BRACES FEEDING TUBES MEDICINE/MEDICAL SUPPLIES CAR REPAIRS EXPENSES RELATED TO HOSPITAL STAYS RECREATION PROGRAM FEES Memorials and honorariums may be designated to the Rotary Kids Special Assistance Fund. Memorial and Honorary Named Funds are a wonderful way to pay tribute to a special person or family. The funds may be designated to a specific area for support or may be unrestricted. Please contact CARE for more information. Deferred and Planned Giving OTHER WAYS YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE... Wills- Through your will, you may make a gift at your death. You may chose to set aside a percentage of your estate, a specific amount of money, property, personal belongings, goods, business interests, or securities. Gift Annuities- A gift annuity enables the donor to transfer cash or marketable securities such as stocks or bonds including mutual funds, to a charity. Trusts- Through a charitable remainder trust, the donor establishes a signifigant gift for charity, the donor and/or the donor's designated beneficiaries receive a set percentage from the trust assets for life. Thereafter, the principal is given to charity. Real Estate- A donor may give their residence or other real property to a charity through a planned gift. The donor may continue to reside at the property and use any income it produces. Upon the donor's death, the charity receives ownership of the property. Life Insurance- Life insurance policies or the dividends paid on policies can be charitable gifts, if you designate the a charity as beneficiary. The official registration and financial information of CARE for Children may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of the State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania at 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.