Donor Stories

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

"Spread the Word of God by Giving to EWTN" - IRA QCD Testimony
Fred and Betty Knecht will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary in June. In March 1970, Betty became paralyzed...
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Evangelization through the Gift of a Home
Madam Clara Bassey U. Offiong of Cross River State, Nigeria had a strong devotion to the Catholic Church, the Blessed Virgin Mary...
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"When I saw it, I grabbed it!"
Charitable Gift Annuity Testimony by Karen Silva CFRE, FCEP
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A Picture Perfect Gift
Hozue Higuchi was a deeply religious woman who left a lasting legacy rooted in her values. A daily viewer of EWTN...
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Remembering Willie Etta Servat
When Willie Etta Servat passed away earlier last year, she left a legacy that spanned nearly a century and will reach to the furthest corners of the globe...
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Giving the Gift of EWTN
Frances led an inspiring life of service, starting with her enlistment in the U.S. Navy during World War II and most notably lived through her vocation as a wife and mother of three...
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An Efficient Way to Donate During Retirement
My connection to EWTN starts back in the early 1980s, when I first became aware of Mother Angelica through audio cassettes of her Wednesday live show on...
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Leaving a Legacy of Faith
This past winter, I had the honor to speak with Fr. George Foley, priest of the Diocese of Fort Worth and longtime proponent of EWTN's media apostolate. Over the years, Fr. Foley has been inspired by...
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Life Income Gifts
After the initial shock of owing taxes on the traditional IRA to Roth IRA conversation had somewhat worn off, John and Mary began to think about ways in which they could offset the tax...
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The Importance of Obtaining Multiple Planning Perspectives
I am blessed in my role as the Legacy Giving Advisor at EWTN to discuss a wide range of planning topics with our EWTN Family Members. My discussions...
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Why & How we give to EWTN
Robert first stumbled across EWTN on the radio while driving home from work one evening. When he arrived home, he and his wife Madeline turned their television to EWTN and experienced...
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John's Plan
Through thoughtful estate planning, John B. Lord established a Revocable Living Trust to provide for the material needs of his wife until her passing in 2018. The Trust also made provisions for his...
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How EWTN Impacted My Life
We recently had the opportunity to speak with Doleen Borba to discuss the impact that EWTN has had on her life...
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Learning, Living, And Loving The Catholic Faith For Over 62 Years!
A number of studies have shown that although a large percentage of Americans give to charity while they are living, a very small percentage of Americans remember their favorite charities in their estate plans...
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