The Legacy Society recognizes individuals who have shown extraordinary generosity and interest in Eden Medical Center and have included Eden in their estate plans. There are many ways to include Eden MedicalCenter in your estate plans including:

Membership in The Legacy Society is granted upon notification of the existence of a bequest, life insurance policy, life estate contract or life income agreement in the amount of $5,000 or more.

Recognition

As a member you will receive a distinctive gold pin identifying you as a member of The Legacy Society. Precious stones mounted on the pin indicate your level of participation.

Annually, a special dinner will be held for all members of The Legacy Society, to thank you and honor you for your commitment.

Members of The Legacy Society will be invited to occasional meetings and special events at the Medical Center. You will also receive selected publications informing you of the latest developments at Eden.

As a member of The Legacy Society, your name will be listed on a special section of the donor wall in the hospital's lobby.

Levels of Membership

The Legacy Society has several levels of membership:
Visionary
$5,000-$24,000
Gold Pin
Sponsor
$25,000-$49,000
Gold Pin with Sapphire
Builder
$50,000-$99,000
Gold Pin with Emerald
Investor
$100,000 and above
Gold Pin with Diamond

How Can We Help You?

* We may be able to help you plan a suitable future memorial to a loved one.
* We can give you options to reduce your taxes and benefit Eden Medical Center.
* We can help you make arrangements for gifts of real property and help solve the problem of capital gains taxes on highly appreciated assets.
* We can help you make the fullest possible use of your retirement funds.
* We may be able to parallel your particular gift giving ideas with the needs of the Medical Center.

At what level to participate is a very personal decision, requiring thoughtful discussion among you, your family and your personal advisors. The Eden Medical Center Foundation does not give legal or financial advice and donors must seek the counsel of their own personal advisors.

For more information about how you can leave a legacy to Eden, contact:
Jack Alotto, President & CEO
Eden Medical Center Foundation
20103 Lake Chabot Road
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 889-5033
(510) 537-3530 Fax