Why I Give


Berdann Photo

Dr. Benjamin and Florence Silverman Berdann '47

Benjamin and Florence Berdann say they were pleasantly surprised when they made a gift to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍøÕ¾. "Our gift to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍøÕ¾ lowered our taxes and provided us with income for life," says Florence. "We liked it so much; we made a second life-income gift." 


Marrow

Monique Marrow '00 and Michelle Marrow '00

"Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍøÕ¾ was so important in our development: friends who supported us, professors who helped us to the next level, it became part of our life, and we honor that."


Okun

Marc and Margie Goldberg Okun '78

"Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍøÕ¾ is a special place. We want to make sure these kids will always have access to first-rate facilities and to great coaches."


Ordover

Jeremy Kraut-Ordover '01

"Naming Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍøÕ¾ as a beneficiary of my retirement plan was an affordable way to make a big difference for the college that prepared me for a lifetime of learning and growth."


Pilert

Barbara Pilert '72

"A good education gives you the tools to go out into the world and educate yourself. That's what Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍøÕ¾ gave me–and that's what I want for the students today."


Emory

Clay and Susanne Emory '56

"Education is one of the most important things you can give your children. You should pick a school that means something to you and give as best you can."


Freeman

Elaine Freeman '58

Elaine Freeman graduated from Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍøÕ¾ in 1958 and retired in 2006, after an impressive career as vice president for corporate communications for Johns Hopkins Medicine. She credits Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍøÕ¾ for some of her success. "When my husband and I were updating our estate plans, we named Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍøÕ¾ as one of the beneficiaries of our retirement plans. It 's our way of paying back for the freedom Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµÍøÕ¾ gave me to pursue a career in journalism while I was still a student."