Making a difference for years to come Celebrating the legacies of ordinary people with extraordinary stories
Dan Curtis and his current wife sat at the table with his two sons and their wives, poised and ready to honor the life of a
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remarkable woman. Marguerite Curtis, Dan's first wife who died several years ago, was "tiny, 100 pounds soaking wet," Dan said. "She was brave," he added. "She was always trying to help people who needed help." A former board president of The Home Association, Marguerite wanted to continue helping the residents of the home even after she passed, and Dan created a fund at the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay following her instructions. Last month, the Curtis family joined over 70 people at the Tampa Yacht & Country Club for an annual Legacy Society luncheon, celebrating those donors who have included the Foundation in their estate plans. During the luncheon, attendees watched PostScripts, a video program honoring Legacy Society members who have passed away and highlighting the gifts they've made to area nonprofit agencies.
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The Curtis family from L to R: Laurie and Bob, Dan and Olivia, and Stacy and Bill. |
"Our hope is that, through the sharing of Legacy stories and visions for a better tomorrow, we can convey to donors why we are so grateful for legacy gifts and how important they are," said Denise O'Brien, Vice President of Donor Relations with the Foundation. "Their legacy is not just something they leave behind - it's something they can create while living, too."
Click here to watch PostScripts: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories.
For more information about the Legacy Society or to learn more about the PostScripts program, contact Denise O'Brien, Vice President of Donor Relations at 813.282.1975 ext. 105 or dobrien@cftampabay.org.
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In honor of Calyx and Beau Schenecker
GrillSmith donates to Schenecker Memorial Fund
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Proceeds came from a weeklong fundraiser based on Calyx and Beau Schenecker's favorite GrillSmith dishes. From L to R: Corporate chef Joe Guli, GrillSmith of New Tampa managing partner Joe Brooks, GrillSmith President Billy Grimm, Community Foundation of Tampa Bay President and CEO David Fischer. |
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WEDU Estate Planning Seminar success
The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and WEDU partnered in October to host the Sixth Annual Estate Planning Seminar for CPAs, CFPs, trust officers, and attorneys. Thank you to WEDU, the panelists, and the engaging group of professional advisors who attended.
 | | From L to R: Geoff Simon, Board Member for the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and WEDU; Susan Howarth, President and CEO of WEDU; and David Fischer, President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay |
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