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Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization and others.
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The SchwierzkesLearn how the Schwierzkes have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization and others. Explore the many benefits of charitable gift planning.
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Aggie InterventionWith help from Shelby Metcalf and J. Wayne Stark, a small-town boy is lifted from oil field worker to successful entrepreneur.
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Life EstateLinda and James love their home. They purchased it decades ago when they were just married.
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Hammond ScholarshipsWilton Hammond, Class of 1948, says it was Texas A&M that strengthened his values, gave him leadership skills, and prepared him for his rise to president and chairman.
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Financing Future Aggie LeadersToni Anne and Tom Dashiell '52 are including a planned gift to the Texas A&M Foundation in their revocable living trust.
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PaybackIn memory of influential faculty, Aggie couple creates charitable gift annuity.
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Aggie PersistenceChaz Neely's '62 career climb to owner of San Antonio Steel Company was not a story of overnight success.
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Added Insurance for Students and AnimalsLu Ann Ervin, DVM '84 is dedicated to providing outstanding care to the large and small patients at her business, Texas Animal Medical Center in Waco.
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Benefiting Aggies ForeverJim McBride's '62 planned IRA gift first will endow eight, four-year General Rudder scholarships for students in the Corps of Cadets.
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The Life EstateClifton Pfeil '50 and his wife, Lenette, have long wanted to find a way to support the university that has meant so much to them over the years.
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Land of OpportunityThe 800-plus acres of land near Paige have been in Allan A. Marburger's family for more than 120 years.
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To This Day I Eat Supper and Go StudyDr. Lee R. Radford '53 can trace his strong allegiance to Texas A&M University back to the Riverside Campus (Bryan Army Airfield Annex) barracks where he lived for one year.
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Helping Future AggiesThe Avants recently made a bequest that someday will establish multiple awards, including a prestigious President's Endowed Scholarship.
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Benefit Children and A&MH. Fritz Welsch Jr '53 and his wife, Cora Jane, established a second charitable trust to benefit Texas A&M University.
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Aggie Roots Run DeepSkip '52 and Jean Johnson recently established a charitable remainder trust. The couple received tax benefits and will enjoy payments from the trust throughout their lifetimes.
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Endowing the Aggie SpiritCraig Noonan '66 and his wife, Lynda, are giving back to A&M; to the very programs that inspired them then and today ? athletics, the Corps and the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band.
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SpiriTrusts for A&MMike Richardson '65 recently made a gift of appreciated real estate to benefit Texas A&M.
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Surveying the Future of Civil EngineeringJames W. "Bud" Porter '51 achieved success by closely following in his father's footsteps. J. Walter "Deak" Porter '22 earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
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Double or Triple My ReturnMike C. Dillingham '35 recently funded a $50,000 gift annuity with the Texas A&M Foundation.
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Peace of Mind Gift AnnuityElizabeth and Ted Saba '41 of Tyler began giving to Texas A&M in 1989. They recently made their fourth major gift, a $50,000 charitable gift annuity.
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Real Opportunities Through Real EstateWhat once was open land in the Central Texas region has turned into prime real estate. Therefore, by creating a charitable trust through the Texas A&M Foundation.
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Deferred Gift AnnuityW. J. Parks '58 and his wife, Janie, worked hard throughout their lives to be able to give back to Texas A&M and the Corps of Cadets with a monetary gift. The two decided to support Texas A&M with a deferred payment gift annuity.
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Gift of I R A Takes FlightClass of '82 couple will help Aggies create flight plans for their future through planned gift.
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Building a Platform in Civil EngineeringJohn J. Bardgette '45 established his most important partnership when, after a brief courtship, he married his wife, Jean, in June 1946.
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Corps ContributionsA class of '49 Aggie's legacy lives on through his bequest to the Corps of Cadets.
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Change Your Beneficiary, Change a LifeLinda Biel believes that supporting Texas A&M through the Foundation is an obvious (and simple) option to consider when making estate plans.
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A Letterman's LegacyAggie track star gives back with bequest and service.
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Fish Drill Team Forever FortifiedThe Fish Drill Team is getting a boost from former members so that future Aggies will forever benefit from the life-changing experiences the program offers.
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The "Gift That Gives Twice"The Maxwells are using estate assets to set up the unitrust which will begin after their lifetimes.
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