The Orsis Leave a Legacy to Continue the Fight Against Alzheimer's Victor Orsi suffered from Alzheimer's disease, and the effects of the condition frustrated him a great deal. Victor and his wife, Genevieve, decided to do something about this awful disease, so they created a planned gift to support research towards a cure. The couple's generous bequest made an endowed chair possible.More
Passion and Creativity Guide Philanthropy to UC Davis Huntington's Disease Center of Excellence Many people feel an inclination to give philanthropically during the holiday season. In troubled economic times, however, it is difficult to respond to the philanthropic call. During such times, it is critical to think carefully and creatively about how to meet your philanthropic goals. The UC Davis Health System is tremendously fortunate to have the support of one such thoughtful...More
Keeping It Local Underlying William G. Hegg's approach to charitable giving is a three-word philosophy: Keep it local. Throughout his life, Hegg has done just that. "I think there should be plaques all over Sacramento with his name on them as I would be willing to bet that he has had a hand in providing funds or services to every major nonprofit in Sacramento," says proud daughter Rachael Lamkin, a Bay Area attorney.More
A Living Legacy: Area Resident Bequeaths Large Donation to Hospice Program When Ken Shaw decided to make a substantial donation from his estate to benefit the UC Davis Hospice Program, he probably was unaware that it would be the largest donation in the program's history. The former Citrus Heights resident, who traveled to several continents during a career in the Air Force, lived quietly and frugally in his retirement years at his apartment at Crosswood Oaks Retirement Community.More
The Power of Staying Positive—and Golf The generous donation of Barbara Fingerut and her late husband, Stanley, enables UC Davis Cancer Center to recruit top research talent. Fingerut's love for golf and her positive attitude have inspired her life and helped her overcome moments of adversity. A golfer since her teens, Fingerut persistently lowered her handicap and perfected her skill.More
A Quiet Dignity and Generous Spirit Joe Sullivan's formal education ended in the third grade but, through his generosity, the longtime Sacramento resident who died in 2008 will help lead the search for cutting-cancer treatments now and for years to come. The grandson of slaves who grew up picking cotton and planting corn in rural Georgia, Sullivan left the UC Davis Health System a $250,000 endowment to fund cancer research and education.More
Levy Family's Legacy Lives on at UC Davis For more than a quarter of a century, Al Levy's family and UC Davis have forged a deep and meaningful connection. The relationship began in 1971 when Al's son, Ken, was admitted as a freshman to the UC Davis College of Letters and Science. Beyond his academic excellence, Ken had boundless energy and leadership skills that...More
Patient Experience Prompts Planned Gift Patient experience prompts home-builder couple to make planned gift to ophthalmology. Between 1957 and 1986, Streng Bros. Homes, operated by Jim and his brother, Bill, built 3,800 modernistic homes in Sacramento and Yolo counties. Jim Streng placed his imprint on the region not only in the neighborhoods he and his brother built, but also by setting public policy.More
"Quiet, Mysterious"...Donor Supports Hospice Near the end of her life, Margaret "Peggy" Humm told her two daughters something that "blew us away," as one of them put it. She had given the UC Davis Hospice Program $50,000 to establish an endowment in memory of John Edward Humm her son and their brother, who had died in 1999 at age 44 after an extended illness.More
