Donor Stories

Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization and others.
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Donor Spotlight: Barb ForderhasePrior to her recent retirement, Barb Forderhase could be found in classrooms throughout the Treasure Valley.
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Beedes Support Student-Athlete ScholarsDr. Bob and Suzy Beede, both Colorado State University alumni, now devoted Boise State fans have been working with Boise State University to set up an estate plan dedicated to student-athletes.
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We view scholarship awards as a gift from Donna...Scholarship Honors Legacy of Donna Marie Swirczynski...
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Planned Gift Will Create Scholarships in Biological, Health and Physical SciencesStudents of science and technology at Boise State University will have new scholarship opportunities that help them pay for their degrees, pursue careers in up-and-coming fields, and enhance the prestige of their alma mater.
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Planned Gift Supports Intermountain Bird ObservatoryAdam Bradley's relationship with Boise State University's Intermountain Bird Observatory began nearly five years ago when research biologist Jeremy Halka hired him to help monitor bird populations...
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Roy Bowman '61 Establishes a Charitable Gift Annuity to benefit the True Blue ScholarshipIdaho native Roy Bowman has established a charitable gift annuity as a way to give back to an institution that he says provided so much to him.
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From Football Fan, to Supporter, Kolson Gift Will Benefit GenerationsAs a single father, Larry Kolson moved from southern California to Boise to work and raise his daughter, Katie. It was while attending a Boise State football game that Larry became a fan of not only the team, but of the Bronco family.
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Younger Generation Create Legacy Gifts at Boise StateOver the past couple of years, we've begun noticing an inspiring trend in our Office of Gift and Estate Planning. A few of our staff members from Gens X and Y started establishing legacy gifts for the benefit of Boise State University.
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The Impact of Teaching Inspires Scholarship SupportWith a tenure of 32-years teaching in the Music Department at Boise State University, it's no surprise that Del Parkinson wants to give back to his community.
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Alumni Couple Give Back to University That Changed Their LivesA lifetime filled with education, adventure, and service to others, this Boise State University alumni couple has shared their knowledge with children globally.
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The Power of Gift Planning: Thank You Beverly Miller!Beverly Ann Miller was a long-time employee of Boise State University, working as a librarian at the university for almost 40 years, and at the time of her retirement in 2007, she was the head research librarian.
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Nearly Fifty Years of Support Is Just the BeginningBoise State Emeriti, Gene and Jackie Fuller, are very proud of their roles in Boise State's amazing growth into a metropolitan research university of distinction.
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An Inspiration to GiveMark Roby already was a successful financial planner when he earned his bachelor's degree in applied science in 1992.
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A Lifetime of Generosity and BeyondJust two years after he graduated, alumnus Chuck Hallett, (B.B.A., accountancy, 1977) made his first philanthropic contribution to Boise State.
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Student Offers a Special Thank You to Deceased DonorsThe Dean and Thelma Brown Memorial Scholarship was created in 1995.
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Picture the Ultimate DonorClose your eyes and imagine if you can the ideal couple: handsome; tanned; always smiling; enjoying life.
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