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Benefits of Membership

Members of The Guardians' Circle are a special group of forward-thinking people who are partners with us in planning for the future. Their planned gifts let us know that vital resources are in the pipeline to help us fulfill our mission to the next generations of children.

In recognition of their vision and generosity, members of The Guardians' Circle enjoy the following benefits:

  • Having their names included on the Hospital walls as well as the Honor Roll of Donors in Children's's publications (unless they wish to remain anonymous).
  • Inclusion of their names, photos and biographical stories in our upcoming Lives of Meaning, Legacies of Healing computerized touch screen kiosk at the Hospital (unless they wish to remain anonymous).
  • Exclusive invitations to the annual Guardians' Circle Luncheon hosted by Children's's leadership.
  • Invitations to special events and lectures sponsored by our institution.
  • The Guardians' Circle newsletter and Connection magazine.
  • The deep satisfaction in knowing that their gifts will help restore generations of children to health, good spirits and full lives.
  • Membership in Children's Circle of Care an international donor recognition program for those who give $10,000 or more each year.

How To Join

The following kinds of commitments qualify you for membership in The Guardians' Circle:

  • A bequest provision in your Will or revocable trust.
  • A life-income gift that names Children's as a remainder beneficiary, such as a charitable remainder trust, a charitable gift annuity, or a pooled income fund gift.
  • A charitable lead trust that provides income to the Hospital for a donor's lifetime or a term of years.
  • A gift or assignment of qualified retirement plan assets, such as an IRA, 401(k) or 403(b).
  • A gift of life insurance.
  • Certain other planned gifts.

If you have already included Children's in a bequest or other planned gift, we hope you will let us know. Your willingness to be listed as a member of The Guardians' Circle encourages others to follow your example.

We acknowledge and respect those who wish to remain anonymous, but we urge you to let us know of your plans on a confidential basis in any case. It supports the Hospital's planning for the future.

Of course, if you have not yet included Children's in your plans and you would like to explore the best options for you and your family, do not hesitate to contact us. We would be glad to assist you on a confidential basis and without any obligation.