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Giving Back to Give Thanks

It's not uncommon to hear from alumni how much they credit the Rockhurst University education for their professional successes. To Richard Ong, —57, that education and his time on campus are what compelled him to give back to future generations.

"Rockhurst gave me an excellent education and I used that, and hard and conscious work, to build my career that has led me to give back through my estate plan," he says. "I want my legacy to benefit the greater Kansas City area, my country, and the world."

Richard has named Rockhurst University a beneficiary of his will, and he did so in just a few words. These donations, called charitable bequests, are easy to complete and can be made by anyone. Naming Rockhurst in your will or trust can be done in as little as two sentences and does not interrupt your cashflow during your lifetime, creating your legacy that will impact future students.

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