A LIFETIME OF GIVING

In the mid-1950s, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange were facing the daunting task of raising $2 million to begin construction of their new hospital in Fullerton. As people stepped forward to organize the community and raise the necessary funds, among them was Duane Winters, a young businessman.

Several years later, after seeing the hospital successfully open, Duane met and married Doris Hill, a UCLA graduate with the degree in business administration. Doris wholeheartedly shared his commitment to St. Jude's success.

Duane and Doris served multiple terms on the St. Jude Memorial Foundation Board. Doris is currently an active Board member. They also both took active roles in nearly every support group and fundraising committee formed on behalf of St. Jude. And, as money was needed to help the hospital grow - the addition of the west wing, the north tower and a new cancer center - the Winters were always among the first to give and give generously.

From the President's Cabinet to the Sister Jane Frances Society, Duane and Doris were two of the hospital's most faithful supporters - always helping St. Jude reach the next level of excellence.

Prior to Duane's passing in 1993, he arranged a very substantial planned estate contribution to benefit St. Jude - and left the couple's commitment to the hospital to be carried on by Doris. Several years later, in 2008, Doris arranged her own extraordinarily generous legacy gift, making her and Duane among the largest donors in St. Jude's history. Remarkably, over 50 years after Duane helped establish the hospital, Doris provided a way to help ensure the hospital's success for decades to come.

Doris's involvement in the life of St. Jude has brought her tremendous satisfaction. "Duane and I always saw St. Jude as our hospital, a place we could receive outstanding care. My hope is that our bequest gifts will allow that excellence to continue for the next generation," says Doris.

By including St. Jude in your estate plan, you will be inducted into in the Sister Jane Frances Society, your name will be added to the honor roll in the hospital lobby, and you will be invited to attend special events.

If St. Jude is in your plans too, please let us know so that you can join Doris in supporting St. Jude through your will, trust, IRA or life insurance.