Marion and Percy Archibald’s Legacy

Marion and Percy Archibald were married for 55 years. After Percy passed away, Marion wanted to honor her husband and their marriage. She remembered the kindness of paramedics who came to her aid when she had fallen. She also spent many hours each day listening to public radio as her eyesight failed in later years.

Thanks to the will she prepared in her lifetime, Marion was able to create the Percy P. and Marion T. Archibald Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward through a bequest from her estate. Today, according to her wishes, paramedics receive state of the art equipment. Public radio programs bring news and stories into our homes. Though Marion is gone, her Fund at the Community Foundation of Broward enhances lives every day. Because she left a legacy, the things that Marion Archibald held dear will continue to be treasured: For Good. For Ever.

Generous Legacy Provides Hope

Harriette Tucker Berger was born in Brooklyn, New York. She and her husband, Joseph Tucker, raised their three children in Merrick, Long Island, New York. They retired to Bradenton, Florida, in 1979. After her husband passed away in 1986, Harriette moved to southeast Florida to be near her daughter who has multiple sclerosis.

“I strongly believe that people have to help other people, and it is important to learn at a very young age that there are people in need and you have to help…have to share,” said Harriette. Explaining what prompted her to add a codicil to her will with a bequest to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Harriette responds, “I have three children and two, have MS in their family.” “I am not a multi-millionaire but I feel strongly about doing my share.”

“Hopefully the money I leave in perpetuity will help research for a cure; I also want to support services for people with MS,” Harriette explains, “unlike my children, not everyone can take care of their own needs.”

Harriette believes in Leave A Legacy, and has even spoken to members of its sponsoring organization, the Planned Giving Council of Broward. She explains that she shares this very personal commitment with others because, “the more publicity you get the more people will learn and get involved…publicity leads to education.”

Dream Builders…a vision for the future of Memorial Healthcare System

Ruth Casden was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, the youngest of seven children born to immigrant parents.  While she never had children of her own, Ruth had an impact on the lives of many children throughout her years as an elementary school teacher including her time as an “opportunity” teacher for children who might have been left behind without special classroom instruction. Ruth was acting principal of the school three years before her retirement.  Ruth and her husband moved to South Florida in 1973.  Ruth became active in her Hollybrook community including her involvement over the years in the planning of golf tournaments that support Memorial Hospital West and Memorial Manor.  She has volunteered at Memorial Manor and is grateful for the exceptional healthcare that is offered there.  As a result of her volunteer activities with Memorial Manor and because of her great love for children, Ruth has left a legacy gift to Memorial Foundation and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation through a bequest in her will.   “I feel for children who are sick and maybe my helping can cheer them up.  I’ve always had a special place in my heart for children.”

Anyone Can Leave A Legacy!