We give to support innovation
Nancy Brinser, an award-winning seamstress, and her husband, Jerry, an attorney and Philhaven counsel for 30 years, know a lot of people who have benefited from WellSpan Philhaven services.
Jerry said they like how WellSpan Philhaven changes with the times.
“If there’s a new program that will help more people, they will do it instead of being stuck in the same old way of doing things.”
Many years ago, Jerry and Nancy took out a life insurance policy and named Philhaven as a beneficiary.
“This was an opportunity to donate when we weren’t in a position to give large sums. We found it was a way to leave a larger legacy than we could have otherwise. It’s also a way to give even after we’re no longer here.”
With four children and seven grandchildren, the Brinsers are leaving a legacy for them and many others.
I give to help people in the grips of mental illness
WellSpan Philhaven is “close to home” in many ways for Beth Bostwick.
Beth’s aunt was diagnosed with schizophrenia as a young adult, and it was only at WellSpan Philhaven that her aunt realized she needed help.
Until Beth’s aunt died recently, she was thriving at a special group home. Beth credits WellSpan Philhaven with giving her aunt the vital care she needed to have a better life.
Beth, who in the past enjoyed serving WellSpan Philhaven in marketing and communications, has made a planned gift as a sign of thanks for the past and hope for the future.
“As a way to show the deep gratitude I feel in my heart, my husband Bernie and I have included WellSpan Philhaven in our legacy plan and have become part of the WellSpan Philhaven Legacy Circle. We desire to be part of the sustainability of this amazing organization so that more individuals and families can find hope, healing and wholeness — the way mine did,” she said.
