“I want to leave a legacy. How will they remember me? Did I choose love?”
These poignant lyrics from Nichole Nordeman’s song Legacy resonate deeply with Julia Pesce’s heartfelt legacy gift naming St. Joseph Healthcare as a beneficiary of her Individual Retirement Account, IRA.
This generous act honors her beloved parents Earl and May Pardy. Her stepmother, a dedicated volunteer at the hospital, instilled in her a deep appreciation for the compassionate care offered at St. Joseph Healthcare.
Julia’s personal experiences at St. Joe’s have left a lasting impression.
“I love how St. Joe’s has religious reminders throughout the facility. It helped me feel peaceful when I was a patient,” she shared. “My surgeon was incredibly pleasant and eased my worries, and even after hours doctors reached out to check on my wellbeing. They truly care.”
Julia’s gift serves as an inspiration to others in the community. Planned giving, such as naming St. Joseph Healthcare as a beneficiary in a will or retirement account, allows individuals to make a meaningful impact on future generations while honoring their own legacies. The compassionate care that St. Joe’s provides is made possible through the generosity of supporters like Julia, who believe in the mission of enhancing the health and wellbeing of our community.
St. Joseph Healthcare invites others to consider making a planned gift and helping ensure that this legacy of compassion and care continues for years to come. For more information, visit stjosephbangor.org/legacy or contact Brad Coffey at 207.907.1740 or brad_coffey@covenanthealth.net.
Together we are creating a legacy of love and care that will benefit countless lives in our community.
