Giving • NCH Foundation
The Living Legacy Society
The Living Legacy Society is an association of forward thinking individuals who share a commitment to advancing excellence at NCH. The charitable gifts from our legacy donors make it possible for NCH to continue to provide the level of care you have come to expect.
Become a member
Members join by making a planned or estate gift to NCH. As a member, you are able to:
- Leave a personal legacy
- Help secure NCH’s future
- Establish financial benefits for you and your family
- Attend special events
- Receive Hospital news and updates
For more information about planned and estate giving click here or talk to Kathi Grummel, Director of Development, at 847.618.4272 or kgrummel@nch.org. Your personal consultation will be held in strict confidence and without obligation.
The Living Legacy Society Luncheon
Held May 12, the 2012 luncheon featured a presentation by Cindy Hartwig, NCH Director of Women's and Children's Services. Cindy explained how Northwest's Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit can now care for even the tiniest infants. Some of our most dedicated Living Legacy members appear in the photo gallery below.
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Cindy Hartwig, Director of Women's and Children's Services, demonstrates how NCH's state-of-the-art infant warming beds nurture premature newborns.
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Val Dawson (left) and Juanita Reinhard make selections from the enticing buffet.
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Cathy Dillon (left), Lois and Don Hartung, and Bill Dillon enjoy mingling with longstanding Living Legacy friends, as well as meeting new members.
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David Terrill, Director of Gift Planning, thanks Living Legacy members for their special estate plan commitments.
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Cindy Hartwig explains the personal side of caring for NCH's tiniest patients and their families. She holds a doll that represents a premature infant.
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Harriett Abernethy-Ogorzalek (right) learns how this special bed allows parents and caregivers easier access to provide the gentle touching that infants need.
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John Sonderegger and Cindy Hartwig share a light-hearted moment.
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Frank and Valerie Dawson (center, right) are grateful NCH patients and proud Living Legacy members.
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Harriett Abernethy-Ogorzalek (center) tells Christine Trapp and Dave Terrill how her bond with NCH grew from her experiences as the first secretary for the Hospital.