Agnes Coburn Legacy Society

The Agnes Coburn Legacy Society recognizes and honors individuals and families who have established a planned gift of any size benefiting Hospice of the Piedmont. Individuals who create named, endowed funds are also invited to join the Coburn Legacy Society.  The society honors Agnes “Adge” Coburn, a visionary woman who worked tirelessly to help establish Hospice of the Piedmont in 1980.

Friends who are leaving legacies to Hospice of the Piedmont in their estate and financial plans ensure access to compassionate, quality hospice care in central Virginia, for generations to come. Similarly, endowment donors also create a lasting legacy as these permanent investments in Hospice of the Piedmont ensure the future health and vitality of this organization and its programs and services.

Membership in the Agnes Coburn Legacy Society is one way that Hospice of the Piedmont expresses its appreciation to these friends of hospice. Letting Hospice of the Piedmont know of your intentions does not create any obligation on your part, but it does let us say “thank you” now, and helps us plan for the future. Membership offers several benefits, including recognition in the Society’s membership roster (only with your permission). If you prefer to remain anonymous, be assured we will honor your wishes.

*Charter membership in the Coburn Legacy Society is available for donors who document their future gift intention between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2010.

Requirements for Membership

You become a member of the society when you indicate in writing that you have made an estate gift to Hospice of the Piedmont, or when you establish a named, endowed fund. Some gifts that qualify you for membership are:

* Making a bequest in a will or trust.
* Naming Hospice of the Piedmont as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
* Creating a life income gift (charitable remainder trust or charitable lead trust, for example) that will ultimately benefit Hospice of the Piedmont.
* Naming Hospice of the Piedmont as a beneficiary of an IRA or other retirement plan.
* Naming Hospice of the Piedmont as a beneficiary of a bank account(s).

*Establishing a permanent endowment fund for a specific program or service.
* Many other gifts may qualify as well.

How to Join

To join the Agnes Coburn Legacy Society, please complete and return the Member Profile form or contact Director of Development Karen Ratzlaff by email at karen.ratzlaff@hopva.org or by phone at (434) 817-6910.

If you have not yet included Hospice of the Piedmont in your plans and you would like to explore the best options for you and your family, do not hesitate to contact us.