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Donor Stories

Donor Stories
Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization and others.

Donor Stories


  • A Passion For The Future
    John Shearer (’62) speaks of searching for truth, doing good things, and being himself. His search for truth...
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  • Sid Yarbrough ('55) Testimonial on Heritage Society
    In September 1951, my parents had the foresight to enroll me as a freshman at Darlington School for Boys in Rome, Ga. In their minds, this was considered the finest thing they could give their son and, indeed, it was just what they believed, one fine gift.
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  • Planned Giving Spotlight: Hilda Moore
    Mrs. Hilda Moore's generosity to Darlington can't be overstated. Hilda, the mother of the late Reyn, '72, and Tom, '75, has expressed her gratitude for Darlington over the years.
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Gift Examples


  • Tax-Free Sale
    Howard and Lynn were age 55 when they purchased some land outside of town, and they thought it would be a good investment that they could later sell.
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  • Fixed Income for Retirement
    After working for decades as a pediatrician in a small rural town, Patricia was ready to retire.
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  • Peace of Mind Gift Annuity
    Many years ago, Clara bought a home. Since she was so pleased with the home, she decided to buy stock in the company that built it.
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  • The Retirement Unitrust
    Mary grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she inherited the farm. Now, several developers would like to build homes on the farmland.
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  • Deferred Gift Annuity
    Several years ago Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock. It turned out to be a very wise decision.
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  • Current Gifts
    As is the case with many families, there are times each year when Jim and Sharon focus their attention on gift giving.
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  • Providing for Our Children's Future
    Joe and Kathy worked for years building their nest egg for retirement. They also want to provide for their children.
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