b"Honored in Aggielandrare genetic disorder that affectedonastheypursuetheirdegrees hercranialnerve.Whilehealthand careers. Generosity can be an challengespreventedherfromincredibly effective means of con-experiencingtheworldaroundnecting those we love and those her in the same way we take forweve lost with those we can help. granted,shepossessedajoyful and unconditionally loving natureThisissueofSpiritofSharing that gave us new perspective. If weincludesstoriesofdonorswho have the impact during our entirehavecommittedhonoraryor lifetimes that Lily had on us in hermemorial gifts through a planned brief three years, it will be a lifegiftforTexasA&MUniversity. well lived. Whether you want to make a con-tributionthatreflectssomeones People are at the center of every- YearsaftersweetLilyleftusinaccomplishments during their life-thingwedoattheTexasA&M2012, Christi and I discussed howtime or remember them with an Foundation. Our job is not to sim- we could honor her memory byeverlasting legacy, an honorary or ply raise funds for the institution,helping other children and fami- memorial gift in Aggieland is the buttopartnerwithpeoplewholies facing similar circumstances.perfect way to celebrate those who want to connect their passions andBecauseofourrelationshiptohold a special place in your heart.help others through the great con- the university, our thoughts went duit of opportunity that is Texasquickly to Texas A&M. We saw anThanks for all you do.A&M University. The whole pro- opportunity to support students cess is deeply personal.studying special education in the College of Education and Human Itmakessense,then,thatweDevelopment, which inspired us to encounter many individuals whocreate the Lily K. Voelkel EndowedTyson Voelkel 96elect to create current or plannedScholarshipforspecialneedsPresident & CEO gifts in memory or honor of some- educators.Texas A&M Foundationone who has made a distinctive differenceintheirlives.EvenFor our family, creating a scholar-my wife, Christi 98, and I haveship at Texas A&M in our daugh-utilizedthisincrediblypopularters name was about more thanDiscover the different ways that method of giving.the positive financial impact. Weyour gift can create a living legacy wantourstudentrecipientstofor someone who has made an In 2009, our daughter, Lily, wasfeelapersonalconnectionwithundeniable difference in your life born with CHARGE syndrome, aLilysstorythattheycanreflectby visiting give.am/Honor.txamfoundation.com/plan CONTRIBUTORSVisit our planned giving website to learn how you can make a gift to Texas A&M and to read the most recent planned giving news. EditorsTorie NoellschDunae Reader '15give.am/newsletter Art Direction & DesignSign up to receive updates from the Texas A&M Foundation directly inBrooke Perry '17your email inbox. Photography/IllustrationKylee Brouwer 21 (p. 10-11) Kyle Hilton (p. 2-3) Leighton Jack 14 (cover; p. 9, 11) TexasAMFoundation Igor Kraguljac (p. 4-5) Like us on Facebook to read and share stories featuring the latestCushing Memorial Library and Archives (p. 14)programs and initiatives at Texas A&M. Texas A&M University (p. 1)"