Donor Stories Archives - The San Diego Foundation

Barbara Monroe: From Hollywood Star to Community Hero

3 April 2018 | by TSDF

A Hollywood star during the silent film era, Barbara Monroe established a legacy scholarship fund at The San Diego Foundation that now helps hundreds of local students pursue higher education.

Karen McElliott Leaves Life-Saving Legacy After Family Tragedy

28 February 2018 | by TSDF

Learn how the sudden death of Karen McElliott's husband from cardiac arrest helped lead to the creation of San Diego Project Heart Beat and save the lives of San Diegans region-wide.

Debbie Kurth Helps Make Rancho Bernardo One of Region’s Most Generous Communities

31 January 2018 | by TSDF

From Volunteer of the Year for the Rancho Bernardo Business Association to Honorary Mayor of the community of Rancho Bernardo, Debbie Kurth's many accolades speak volumes.

Knox Williams Personifies the Gift of Giving

28 December 2017 | by TSDF

Learn how longtime philanthropist Knox Williams has been leaving his mark in Carlsbad and the greater San Diego region for more than 56 years.

Bill Geppert Cycles 3,500 Miles Across U.S. to Help Challenged Athletes

29 November 2017 | by TSDF

Learn why San Diego philanthropist Bill Geppert and his wife Amy completed the daunting challenge of cycling from the west coast of Oregon to the east coast of Maine.

Mary Alice and Ron Brady: A Birthday Gift that Keeps on Giving

31 October 2017 | by TSDF

Brady Family Clubhouse at La Mesa Middle School

Learn how Ron Brady's endowment fund gift to Mary Alice has helped positively impact the lives of more than 300,000 San Diego children and families.

J.A. and Flossie Mae Smith Plant Seeds for Youth to Flourish

11 September 2017 | by Danielle Valenciano

J. A. & Flossie Mae Smith Scholarship Fund

Since 1973, the J.A. and Flossie Mae Smith Scholarship Fund has awarded more than $300,000 in scholarships.

Amid Heartbreak, Elene Bratton Brings Joy to the Community

30 August 2017 | by TSDF

After losing her 6-year-old son in a tragic auto accident, Elene Bratton decided to keep her son Jamie's legacy alive by giving back to her community to further his message of joy, love, connection and peace.

Shauna & Phil Schneider Blend Faith, Community and Philanthropy

19 July 2017 | by TSDF

Learn how philanthropy, community and faith play an overlapping role for San Diego philanthropists Shauna and Phil Schneider.

Alicia Gwynn Builds Character Among San Diego Youth

27 June 2017 | by TSDF

Learn how Alicia Gwynn, local businesswoman and wife of the late Hall of Fame baseball player Tony Gwynn, has been making an impact in the San Diego community for San Diego youth.

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Category: Donor Stories

Barbara Monroe: From Hollywood Star to Community Hero

Karen McElliott Leaves Life-Saving Legacy After Family Tragedy

Debbie Kurth Helps Make Rancho Bernardo One of Region’s Most Generous Communities

Knox Williams Personifies the Gift of Giving

Bill Geppert Cycles 3,500 Miles Across U.S. to Help Challenged Athletes

Mary Alice and Ron Brady: A Birthday Gift that Keeps on Giving

J.A. and Flossie Mae Smith Plant Seeds for Youth to Flourish

Amid Heartbreak, Elene Bratton Brings Joy to the Community

Shauna & Phil Schneider Blend Faith, Community and Philanthropy

Alicia Gwynn Builds Character Among San Diego Youth

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