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Dear Friends,

Many of us lost a dear friend when Bill Churchill completed his life last Saturday. To know Bill was to know a true gentleman whose kind and friendly spirit brought out the best in everyone. He was, indeed, an eternal optimist who could find the positive in any situation.  Being friends with Bill was a true joy in my life and in tribute to him, I hope to pass that joy on to you.  

You'll find in this issue a story of another true optimist who turned her leg amputation into an inspiring journey. There is also an article to help you better understand estate planning. And to sum up this installment is a copy of the Optimist's Creed to help inspire all of us daily - something that our friend Bill Churchill lived by each and every day.

Thank you for all you do - you inspire us each day to carry the mission forward in providing the best care for patients.

Gratefully yours,

Roxanne

Roxanne R. Caine, CFRE
Vice President

Amputee's Attitude and Determination Inspires
McLaren Patients and Therapy Staff

Monica Gonder is on a mission to
make her life whole again. From the
time her journey started on September
21, 2016, to the present, she has
amazed clinicians and inspired fellow
patients.The 51-year-old Flint resident
had to have her left leg amputated
below the knee after a fall at work. 
At that time her diabetes was out of
control, and her wound would not
heal. One day her ankle collapsed,
and she could no longer walk. Her
primary care physician, Shafi Ahmed,
MD, referred her to McLaren Flint
vascular surgeon Christopher Goltz,
MD. It was determined amputation
was her best option. Monica only saw
the positive from that day on.


Have You Made Your Plans?

Did you know that approximately 70% of Americans have no Will?  Without a Will, there are some disadvantages:
 
1. The State has made a Will for you and you will not like what it says.
2. Most people think their spouse will automatically inherit everything. Not true.
3. The courts, not your family, are in control. Your money and your property (estate) are distributed according to inflexible state laws, not your desires.
4. If you are married and you and your spouse die together, you have no say about who will raise your minor children. The courts will decide and may appoint someone as guardian whose values and lifestyle are different from yours.
5. The courts can choose a stranger or someone whom you would not want to serve to handle the settlement of your estate, and it may be expensive.
6. You will not have the opportunity to leave a charitable bequest to your favorite charities.
7. If you have minor children, money can be tied up in the courts that may be needed for their care.
8. When each child reaches the age of majority (age 18 in some states), he or she receives their inheritance all at once in a lump sum. 

There's a lot of things to consider as you start creating your estate plan and it can be overwhelming. Do not despair! There are a lot of resources available to help get you started or fine-tune what you have in place. For more information, call the McLaren Flint Foundation office at (810) 342-4087 or email us at  mclarenfoundation@mclaren.org.

Click here request your copy of Will & Trust Planning Guide 

The McLaren Golf Classic is upon us!  Mark your calendars now for Monday, August 14, 2017. All proceeds of this FUNdraising event supports the operations of the Hospitality House at McLaren.

You can participate today by purchasing a raffle ticket - top prize is $5,000! Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100.

For more information, call the McLaren Flint Foundation office (810) 342-4087 or send an email to McLarenFoundation@mclaren.org.


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