Helen Lehotzky, M.D. is a retired pediatrician who remains committed to Abington Memorial Hospital with her annual support. This year she took advantage of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, which allows direct distributions to Abington Memorial Hospital Foundation and other charities from an IRA, incurring absolutely no tax on the charitable distribution.
Helen Lehotzky

Joie Smith has a long history with Abington Memorial Hospital. Her father was a trustee and her mother, a member of the Women’s Board, helped to compile the first ever June Fete Cookbook. Now a trustee herself, Joie makes her annual gift through appreciated stock, avoiding capital gains tax and supporting excellent healthcare in the community.
Joie Smith and Drew Scott

Rae Cohan and her late husband, Bernard known as Bud, set up a charitable trust with their financial institution. The trust provides an income stream and at the end of its term the trust will be distributed among their favorite charities, including Abington Memorial Hospital Foundation. Rae loves meeting others who feel as strongly about Abington Memorial Hospital as she does!
Rae Cohan

While making her will, Robbin Tatlock's attorney asked her if she there were any charities she'd want to include a bequest to. Robbin didn't have to think very long when she decided to name Abington Memorial Hospital as one of her beneficiaries. Robbin feels her work for over 20 years, as a certified dental hygienist in the dental clinic has been very fulfilling. Her bequest is her way of expressing her pride and gratitude.
Robbin Tatlock

If you're including Abington Memorial Hospital Foundation in your estate plans, why not do it the way Alfred Rotelle has? Al has gotten some of the best advice available. An IRA left to anyone else is taxable up to 75%! Left to charity it's taxed at 0%. Consider leaving at least part of your IRA to charity. Leave the rest of your assets to your loved ones.
Alfred and Faith Rotelle

Shirley Dennis is the first African-American Board member to join the Elkins Society. Shirley made a charitable gift annuity in 2003 that guarantees her an income for life and provides future support to AMHF. As a member of the Diversity Advisory Committee and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee Shirley is proud of the Diversity Initiative that AMH is committed to.
William and Shirley Dennis