Legacy Donors
Explore legacy gift stories and different ways to give.
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Legacy of a Cultural CatalystOriginally from North Carolina, Ginger Silverman '77 was sure she wanted to leave her small town and go to California for...
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Full Circle: Bowen Family Transforms Loss into LegacyWhen Ana Bowen and Rosa Lardenoit presented a gift of $100,000 to Chapman University from the estate of their late brother Joaquin "Jay" Cuetara, the moment was bittersweet.
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Scholar for LifeFor Bill Cumiford '63, a passion to teach is now woven into the double helix of his DNA. "If you tell me..."
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A New Trend for Young Alumni: Planning Decades in AdvanceWills, living trusts and last wishes. Such extremely important topics— and yet many of us don't plan to think about them...
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A Legacy of Brotherly LoveDorothy Dyer, World War II-era elementary school secretary, was not the kind of woman who took no for an answer – unless it was a "no" of her own...
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A Legacy of PossibilityChristine Cross's first encounter with the Chapman University community happened while waiting in line for valet parking. Her attorney...
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Parents Remember Son Through Legacy ScholarshipRyan Odenwalder (JD '09) was known throughout Chapman's law school for his willingness to help anyone in need, no matter what.
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Celebrating the Chapman Spirit Through GivingWilcox Patterson '62 and his wife, Sandy, are longtime fans and supporters of Chapman University. Their daughter, Stacy, earned her B.A. in...
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Son's Success Inspires Major GiftAdrienne and Rande Shaffer, parents of Teren '08, knew Chapman University was the right place for their son from the moment they set foot...
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A True Legacy for California's GoldThroughout his prolific 30-year television career, Huell Howser shed light on the unique culture of California, recognizing extraordinary...
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Making the Chapman Experience AccessibleNancy Reid '62 and Robert E. Reid '59, Th.D., believe deeply in the importance of scholarships.
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Chapman Holocaust Library Artifact Connects a Son to His Father's StoryA wallet made from a Torah carries the weight of history and reflects Mitchell Raff's commitment to remembrance...
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The Benefit of Giving BackNorma and Dean Wilson know the power of giving back. By supporting scholarships for first-generation music students, they were able to...
