Donor Stories
Charles and Marie Hoffman Create an Enduring Legacy of Ending Cycles and Stigma Associated With Behavioral Health
Charles and Marie Hoffman have been married for 56 years and live in Burien, Wash., a city that they have called home for decades. More
Former MultiCare Nurse Invests in the Future of Nursing Through Planned Giving
He was a firefighter; she was a nurse. Together, Bob and Roz Willis have been serving their communities for more than 50 years. More
Mark and Wendy Holcomb Create A Legacy Inspired By A Family of Caregivers
"Both of us really believe in Tacoma and care about creating a healthy community," Wendy says. "Your health and wellbeing are the foundation for your life. We think that access to health care is a strong piece of equity that all people should have." More
Puyallup Business Owner Hopes to Inspire Future Generations Through Legacy Gift
Brigitte Wilkinson was inspired to include Good Samaritan in her future plans after her husband, Dale, was treated there for two brain aneurysms and made a full recovery. More
A Childhood Hospital Stay Inspires $1 Million in Gifts That Pay Income for Life
One of Joy Kooley's earliest memories is the time she spent in a children's hospital to have her tonsils removed. She doesn't quite remember how old she was or how long she stayed, but what she does remember is the kindness of her caretakers. More
Mary Franks Continues Her Mother's Work Through Legacy Giving
Health care has always been a part of Mary Franks' family. Her mother, Edith, was a registered nurse during World War II, and she herself spent her career working in long-term care and assisted living facilities. More
Igniting a Passion for Community Healthcare
Jon Edmonds grew up knowing the importance of community. Following two family health emergencies, he and Nancy decided to help shape the future of health in their community. More
Providing a Future for Quality Care
From bedside to business office, Alice Forstein, RN has been enhancing patient care for more than 40 years. Learn how her impact will last beyond her lifetime. More
Honoring the Life of Ruth Bramhall: A Beloved Mary Bridge Legend
Rivaled by none. That's how most would describe Ruth Bramhall. She started working at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital as a nurse 11 months after it opened in 1955. She ran the Operating Room (OR) and took great pride in teaching nurses how to prepare the room and clean the instruments, ensuring that it was always in perfect shape for every child who came through its doors. More
Physician Shows Gratitude by Giving Back
Lynn Ostenson, M.D., was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and always interested in health care. It wasn't until her soon-to-be husband, Richard, convinced her to apply for medical school that she focused on becoming a physician. More
Couple Finds Multiple Benefits to Supporting Children's Health
Within minutes of meeting retired primary schoolteacher Natalie Findlay and "semi"-retired physician Bob Findlay, you'll understand how much they care for their community. Bob and Natalie were married in 1974 and spent many years moving around the country because of Bob's service in the military. They chose to settle down in University Place, WA, in the early 1990s. They've become pillars of this community ever since. More
A Legacy of Giving
Estate Planning — the Don and Barrie Mott Way
For Dr. Donald Mott, this succinct statement from Barrie, his wife of 49 years, established a clear action plan to support their chosen philosophy: "To whom much is given, much is required." It is a philosophy and plan that has guided the couple through decades of generosity, not only of funds, but of time, talent and knowledge. More