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A Legacy of Giving
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OF GIVING
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There are many ways to leave a legacy. Jim Cahill was able to do that throughout his life, and at the end of his life. Jim had a passion for learning and teaching. In his professional career as a teacher, he taught music, psychology and sociology to thousands of students. Then he spent more than 20 years as a volunteer mentor to first grade students, helping them to read and discover new things.
Jim never stopped learning. He would read books on religion, history and government along with the occasional mystery. He loved to talk about the books he read, or education and politics, and he was eager to hear your opinions on those matters. Jim’s intelligence, compassion, sincerity, and humor shined in those conversations.
Jim was also a year round outdoor enthusiast. He loved to ride his bike. He would ride thousands of miles every year, in the heat of summer and even in bitter cold winter temperatures. He also loved to ski, often leaving people much younger in his wake as he hit the slopes in Colorado or went cross country skiing through a local park. For many who knew Jim, this is his legacy. But Jim left another legacy of helping people in need. He said he supported The Salvation Army because it provides immediate help to those in need and does the most good with the money it’s given. Starting about ten years ago, he began taking out charitable gift annuities to support The Salvation Army. He called them win-win because he was able to help The Salvation Army feed and shelter people, while earning a fixed income for life.
Jim also decided to donate his house to The Salvation Army through a transfer on death instrument (TODI). These are the gifts we knew about. Come to find out, this generous man also made The Salvation Army the beneficiary on several of his bank and retirement accounts by making them payable on death. Because of his generous spirit, detailed planning, and proper wording, his wishes to help those in need in his community are already fulfilling his legacy of giving back.
Learn more about the many benefits of making a gift by contacting Patty or Matt.
Matt Schmidt Assistant Development Director 217-231-5694 | Matt.Schmidt@USC.SalvationArmy.org
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