Winter 2012 Issue - De La Salle Institute

PLANNEDGIVING:ContinuingYour Legacy“I wish I could do more” are words we hearoften from so many alumni and friends.The truth is you can – if you plan wisely.With a planned gift, a donor bequeathseither a specific amount or a percentage ofhis/her estate to De La Salle Institute in his/her will.One of the easiest ways to make a plannedgift is by having a legal will that directs thedistribution of assets. First and foremost,when preparing your will, be certain toprovide for the needs of your family. Next,you may choose a specific dollar amount togift to De La Salle Institute. In some cases,a donor will make gifts via property, apercentage of the estate resources or simplywhat is “left over” after distributions havebeen made to your family. For those whohave an existing will, it can be amendedby an attorney with a codicil that simplystates the wishes to distribute funds to DeLa Salle.Advantages of a bequest include an estatetax deduction when the gift is paid, it maybe changed at any time and it enables thedonor to assure that annual giving will notterminate. To learn more about making abequest to De La SalleInstitute through yourwill or revocable livingtrust, please contact IrisGist Cochran, Directorof Development, at312-842-7355 ext 152or cochrani@dls.org.Introducing “MILES FOR METEORS”Bank of America Chicago MarathonTeam for De La SalleReady to run 26.2 Miles for Meteors?Are you a seasoned runner? Did you always wish youwere? Is completing a marathon on your list of thingsto do in 2012? Have we got an opportunity for you tonot only accomplish your goals, but to also raise moneyfor student scholarship support!Come out and join De La Salle Institute for the 35thAnniversary of the Bank of America ChicagoMarathon as together we run 26.2 Miles for Meteorson October 7, 2012. Together, we can help to assist over60% of our De La Salle families who request financialassistance each year, and the need continues to grow.Since De La Salle is a comprehensive high school, the curriculum is structured toprovide a thorough education, while meeting the individual needs of the studentwhether it is through our Honors Program, our College Preparatory Program, or ourLaSalle College Prep Program – hence affording students educational opportunitiesthat they may not receive in other academic institutions.Benefits of running with De La Salle’s Miles for Meteors• The opportunity to assist our De La Salle families who request financialassistance each year• To be paired up with a scholarship studentfor the training season with the opportunityto get to know them and their storyfirsthand; not to mention your biggestcheerleader!• Free personalized training program andcoaching• Free access to physical therapists fromAccelerated Rehabilitation Centers• Free Miles for Meteors technical running shirt• Fundraising support with your own customized web page• More fun activities and prizes will be announced along the way!If you are already registered for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, you canstill choose to run for De La Salle and help raise money toward the Student FinancialAssistance Program. Miles for Meteors runners are asked to make a $1,000 minimumfundraising commitment (we will help you achieve your goal!) that will supportthe scholarship program at De La Salle Institute, providing a college prep Lasallianeducation to students who could not otherwise afford to attend.A limited number of “charity entries” are available through De La Salle.For these “charity entries” the fundraising commitment increases to $1,250and is a required minimum.For more detailed information, please check out our website atwww.dls.org/development/marathon.jsp to learn more about registration andfundraising or contact De La Salle Special Events Manager Maggie McEldowney atcharityteam@dls.org .18 20 Development