Donor Stories

Robert Bacon
"I was impressed by The Wilderness Society's professionalism and its focus on public lands, rather than trying to be all things to all people."
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David Aslop
"Because of them, many people will able to see forests."
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Dr. Roy Holub
"I feel this is one way that I can honor all those of kindred spirit whose wisdom and effort have allowed so many to enjoy the wonders of our natural heritage."
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Edward Hoagland
Hoagland has been a member of The Wilderness Society for more than a quarter century and has put the organization in his will.
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Frances Carter
"With the population growing so rapidly, we need to protect wilderness, and that is The Wilderness Society's specialty."
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Lawrence and Shirley Hunt
"...we recently made this society the major beneficiary of a charitable remainder annuity trust. These (this and other gifts) represent our gifts to future wilderness inhabitants."
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James A. Morris
"Everyone, especially in our contemporary, urbanized society, needs to have some connection with nature/wilderness."
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Jim Burch
"My support of The Wilderness Society allows me to help preserve some of what my generation inherited from those that came before us..."
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Margaret Miller
"The payments I receive from it are very helpful at this point in my life."
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Gloria and John Osberg
The Osbergs drew up an estate plan that allowed them to donate real estate to non-profit organizations while remaining in their homes as long as they wish.
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Ernest Edwards
"The roadless areas in our national forests play a vital role in sustaining birds and other wildlife. I appreciate The Wilderness Society's leadership in protecting those places."
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Tien Wu
"...I consider our donations to be one way of paying back. It is also paying ahead."
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Gina Wexler
At the termination of her trust, a portion of her assets will go toward our conservation mission.
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