Through our National Center for Grieving Children and Families we provide support and training locally, nationally and internationally to individuals and organizations seeking to assist children in grief.
Every person wants to know they made a difference during their lifetime. At some point, we think about the future. How can we protect those we love while supporting the causes closest to our hearts? Sometimes our cash resources are limited and we wonder how we can create a meaningful legacy. Through The Chappell Society, it is possible to realize your gift planning goals and create a lasting gift of hope for grieving children and families.
The Chappell Society recognizes those who have remembered The Dougy Center in their future giving or estate plans. The Society was named in honor of our founder, Beverly Chappell, and her husband, Dr Allan Chappell (1923-1993), for their commitment to grieving children and families. The Chappells’ inspiration came from Dougy Turno, a young boy who had an inoperable brain tumor. Dougy’s wonderful spirit and deep compassion for others led the Chappells to start peer support groups for grieving families. In 1982 the first Dougy Center support group met in the Chappells’ living room.
Becoming a member is simple. You can call, write or email The Dougy Center to let us know you have included us as a beneficiary in your estate planning, or you can ask for a copy of the Chappell Society brochure to get more information. With your permission, we want to recognize your extraordinary contribution to our mission.
For more information about The Chappell Society, please contact Marcia Director at 503-542-4827 or (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). We would be happy to mail you a brochure or provide more information about specific gift planning needs.
The financial future of organizations like The Dougy Center will largely be determined by the willingness of our closest friends to make future gifts through their estate plans. Please consider becoming a member of The Chappell Society.
I have never met a person whose greatest need was anything other than real, unconditional love. You can find it in a simple act of kindness toward someone who needs help.-Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
When you plan for the future, remember the Dougy Center.
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Beverly & Allan (dec) Chappell
Joan Egner
Joana Freedman & Carol Cook
Rick & Carol Freedman
Karleen Huggins
Jim & Luise Lane
Carole Leonhardt
Judith Logan
Michael & Melissa Maxwell
Don & Christine McClave
Gail Meyer
Burke & Barbie Rice
Donna Schuurman
Joan Schweizer Hoff
Chet & Linda Skibinski
Rick & Melissa Thomsen
Horace & Lois Todd
Erick & Jennifer Wegerer
Brennan Wood
