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Donor Stories

Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization and others.

  • Dr. Eldon Clary, who taught at Tech for 43 years, retired several years ago.
  • Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Teeter are well known and admired for their generous and caring natures.
  • When Janice Sutton visited Tech in the early 1950's, it was appealing because it was small and personal- just like her hometown, Mountain View.
  • Tech has been an important part of Don "Coach" and Joyce Dempsey's' lives since the 1950's.
  • Dean and Kathy Wilburn are proud, thankful and excited to have played a role in the changes they have seen during the last ten years at Arkansas Tech University.
  • Jim Murphy credits his mother, Johnnie, with his habit of having and cultivating a positive outlook.
  • Martha and the late Lieutenant Colonel John Jackson (J.J.) Faulkner met at Tech in 1950 and through the years became leaders in the architectural products industry, the National Guard and at Tech.
  • Tech's, and a nation's, Greatest Generation are summed up in the legacy of the beloved "Class of 1938."
  • We all need partners to achieve our goals in life. Deward "Dop" Dopson and Anne Lyttle Dopson were partners in marriage, raising children and grandchildren, business and life for 64 years.

Gift Examples

  • Joe and Anna have been faithful supporters of our organization over the years. Both of them strongly believe that it is important to support and encourage our mission.
  • Howard and Lynn were age 55 when they purchased some land outside of town, and they thought it would be a good investment that they could later sell.
  • After working for decades as a pediatrician in a small rural town, Patricia was ready to retire.
  • Peter and Gail were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in securities.
  • Many years ago, Clara bought a home. Since she was so pleased with the home, she decided to buy stock in the company that built it.
  • Gene and Carol purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. Now, Gene and Carol are looking for a way to save taxes.
  • Mary grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she inherited the farm. Now, several developers would like to build homes on the farmland.
  • Miranda lived in the family home where she and her spouse had raised their children. After her spouse passed, Miranda found it increasingly difficult to care for her home.
  • Lewis is a 54-year-old executive at a large healthcare company. He purchased company stock during years when the stock price was low, and now the stock has grown substantially.
  • Susan and Kevin bought their first home many years ago. They had planned to build a second home so that their children could spend their summers along the lake.
  • As is the case with many families, there are times each year when Jim and Sharon focus their attention on gift giving.
  • Nancy and David were dedicated volunteers. Over the years, they had seen many individuals helped by the good work of their favorite charity.
  • Several years ago Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock. It turned out to be a very wise decision.
  • Thomas was a widower who had a great love for our organization. As an individual who had directly benefited from our work.
  • Luke and Candice spent many years volunteering and supporting their favorite charity. They wanted to give back in a way that would help fulfill its mission.
  • While visiting the Wills Planner on her favorite charity's website, June, a surviving spouse, came across the idea of a Give it Twice Trust.
  • Joe and Kathy worked for years building their nest egg for retirement. They also want to provide for their children.
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