If you asked five people to define the word legacy, you’d probably get five unique answers.
This is fitting, when you think about it, because no two legacies are exactly the same.
Each of the generous individuals who included Plan in their will had their own ideas about the legacy they wanted to leave behind — and their own reasons why that legacy mattered to them.
They didn’t know when Plan would receive their gift, or exactly how much the gift would be.
But they all helped to create transformational change for generations to come.
Girls and their families across the world are directly impacted by their lasting legacy. We see their impact, and we celebrate them each and every day.
To the man who wished he could sponsor 100 children through Plan, we say thank you. The gift you included in your will is providing nearly five years of sponsorship programming to 100 children around the world. It is our pleasure to tell each of them about you, and to let them know you cared.
To the couple who didn’t want their sponsored child to lose her sponsorship after you were gone, we say thank you. The gift you included in your trust made sure that she was sponsored until she turned 18. You have given her the honor of knowing that you remembered her as a cherished part of your family.
To the woman who loved the people of Zimbabwe, we say thank you. When you dedicated your estate to benefit the children of Zimbabwe, you made it possible for two new school dormitories to be built. Now, the students living there will have access not only to an education, but also to food and clean drinking water for generations because of your generosity. They have hope for the future because of you.
To the man who loved children, but was never a father himself, we say thank you. When you trusted Plan to decide how to impact the lives of girls with your legacy gift, you transformed the way Plan’s programs are designed and delivered by putting girls in the driver’s seat. We are all better because of it.
These are just some of the stories we hear every day, about people like you who have chosen to extend their generosity beyond their own lives. Their gifts range from a few hundred dollars to a few million, but you can see that one thing remains constant: their kindness and generosity.
To everyone who is helping to create a better and more equal tomorrow for all children, we say thank you.
Would you like to write your own story of transformational generosity? It would be my honor to support you as you build your legacy. Reach out to me to start the conversation.
