Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Foundation

We had a great time over the last week “walking in my shoes” with our frontline team members. I am always so impressed and thankful for the dedication, excellence and passion they exhibit every day towards making L’Auberge a memorable experience for all!

Congratulations to Katherine Carroll, Hailey Armstrong, and Angela Hammett for winning this year's Favre Family Award for Innovation with their project, Mindful Matters! A huge thank you to Art Favre for his support of the Cancer Center and encouraging our team to create innovative ideas and growth for Mary Bird Perkins through the Favre Family Award for Innovation.

Congratulations to Chloe DiTusa on being awarded the prestigious Goss Family Medical Physics Research Award for her outstanding work in advancing radiation oncology physics! Chloe’s project, “Making the Right Decisions for Adaptive Radiotherapy,” exemplifies innovation and dedication in the fight against cancer. Her research promises to enhance treatment accuracy and patient care, driving forward the Cancer Center’s mission of improving survivorship and lessening the burden of cancer. We’d also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Devera and Jerry Goss for their unwavering support and commitment to advancing medical physics research. Your generosity and passion for making a difference in cancer treatment are truly inspiring.

Thank you to Art Favre and all of our donors for your support in bringing new technology to the Cancer Center!

As we approach the end of the year, we are thrilled to reflect on the past year we've had at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. First, we want to share a heartfelt Thank You to those who follow our page. This year, we reached more than 1000 followers! Your support and engagement help us continue our mission and reach new milestones every year. We'd also like to share some important 2022-2023 milestones with you: Through community support, the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Foundation has secured more than $42 million in assets. We are closing in on our goal of reaching $50 million for the Legacy Challenge by 2025. We established three new endowment funds and 67 new endowment gifts.  Thank you again for your support of the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Foundation and the visionary investment you have made to improve the health of Louisiana and the Gulf South. We are grateful for your generosity. To read more about our 2022-2023 milestones, check out our Annual Endowment Report at https://lnkd.in/g7_JdvnP

📜✨ National Estate Planning Awareness Week: Wrapping Up with Love ✨📜 As National Estate Planning Awareness Week comes to a close, it's essential to remember that creating a will goes beyond just legal formalities. It is an important way to extend your love, care and generosity to your family, friends and the causes they care about. If you are considering including Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Foundation in your estate plans, please visit: Giving Through Your Will | Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Foundation (marybirdfoundation.org) to learn more. Please download our FREE Estate Planning Tool Kit to help you get started TODAY. #NationalEstatePlanningAwarenessWeek

During this National Estate Planning Awareness Week, let's dive deeper into the world of estate planning. We throw the term 'estate planning' around a lot and may even use it interchangeably, and incorrectly, with 'will.' But let’s be clear—an effective estate plan consists of more than just a will. These four key documents are considered essential for an estate plan to be complete:   1. Last Will and Testament and/or Trust 2. Durable Power of Attorney for Finances 3. Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care 4. Living Will or Advanced Directive   Consult estate planning professionals, including your financial or legal advisor to guide you through this process. We’re here to help. Please download our FREE Estate Planning Tool Kit to help you get started TODAY. https://lnkd.in/e3GkJi9Y

📜 National Estate Planning Awareness Week 🏦 Did you know that more than half of Americans, a staggering 56%, do not have a current estate plan? Estate planning is often an overlooked but critical aspect of financial wellness. The repercussions of not having a plan in place can lead to financial and emotional hardship that could be significantly mitigated with advanced planning.  Even if you already have an estate plan, it's highly recommended to review it at least every five years to ensure it remains up to date. The cornerstone of estate planning is creating a will, yet there are common misconceptions that prevent many from taking this essential step. Here are four compelling reasons why everyone, regardless of their financial status, should have a will: Do you have children? You’ll need a will to ensure your children are cared for by the people you trust as well as pass on assets to your heirs as you would want. Do you have assets? If you have a savings plan through an employer, a car that’s paid for, a checking or savings account, or items that hold meaning, you have assets. Having a will ensures these assets go to the people or causes you choose. Do you know who would make decisions for them in the case of a health emergency? They can put this in writing before the situation arises. Part of estate planning is naming a durable power of attorney for health care to oversee medical care and make decisions if they are unable to do so. Do they have causes they care deeply about? A gift left in your will allows you to continue making a difference even when they’re gone. Creating a will is NOT hard. 15% of Americans say they don’t have a will because they don’t know how to create one. Creating a will is NOT expensive. Anticipating high legal fees, 14% of Americans say they don’t have a will because it costs too much. While some people hire an attorney to assist with the will-creation process, there are low- and no-cost options available. Please download our FREE Estate Planning Tool Kit to help you get started, TODAY. https://lnkd.in/e3GkJi9Y