The 1896 Legacy Society, named for the year the Academy was founded, is a special group of donors who have included the Foundation in their estate plans through cash gifts, bequests or other planned gifts. We would be honored to count you among its members.
1896 Legacy Society members are integral to the Academy's mission and are regularly informed of our achievements, challenges and future plans.
Members are recognized and thanked in a variety of ways, including:
*Deceased
"I joined the Academy's 1896 Legacy Society because I believe in giving back. I'm leaving more than 25% of my estate to help support Academy programs that are important to me and the future of the profession. I urge other members to consider making a bequest."
William L. Rich III, MD, FACS
Washington, D.C.
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