Donor Stories
Hear the stories of friends who have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization.
A Lasting Commitment to Nursing Education
Gerry Borgeson's generosity helps nursing students pursue their calling.
Giving Back to a Professional She Loves
Nan Arkwright makes lasting commitment to SMU's Occupational Therapy Program.
Volponi Scholarship Recipient Honored for Her Advocacy
With a scholarship endowment and planned gift, Virginia Volponi's daughters honor their mother's life of caring for others.
Her Personal Triumphs Inspire Her Service
Roger and Judy Ecker establish Charitable Remainder Trust to support future students.
Scholarship Donor Always Wanted to be a Nurse
Dolores Barbera's endowed scholarship at SMU helps Nursing students pursue their dreams.
Gift from San Francisco Stockbroker Helps Nursing Students
In her estate plans, Jane Steel, one of the first women stockbrokers at a major San Francisco firm, left a generous bequest for a nursing scholarship at Samuel Merritt University.
The Power of Appreciated Assets
SMU Alumni Danielle and Michael Starkweather and their children
Extraordinary Bequest Funds Podiatric Medicine and Nursing Scholarships
Estate gift from Dr. Russell Lewis, DPM '65, funds Nursing and Podiatry Scholarships. Lewis shared, "We wanted to give back in a way that would help others to follow in our professional footsteps."
Giving from a Retirement Plan
Marilyn Snider, Former Samuel Merritt University Regent, Multiplies Care for Others through a Scholarship
