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Create Your Legacy at Griffin Hospital

The advanced care we provide today is possible because of generations of compassionate supporters who believed exceptional healthcare should remain close-to-home.

A legacy gift allows you to support the hospital and the community you love without affecting your current lifestyle, day-to-day finances, or household budget. Many legacy gifts are made through a will or beneficiary designation, and can often be arranged with a simple form or update to existing plans.

Whether your goal is caring for your family, supporting community healthcare, or creating a lasting impact, a legacy gift can help you do both.

Explore Legacy Giving Options

Why Leave a Legacy to Griffin Hospital?

For many individuals and families, healthcare has been a part of life’s most meaningful moments – from welcoming a child, to receiving comfort during illness, to caring for loved ones in times of need.

A legacy gift helps ensure that future generations will continue to have access to high-quality, compassionate care in their community.

Your future gift can help:

  • Advance healthcare services for local families
  • Support access to innovative technology and treatments
  • Enhance patient programs and services
  • Strengthen the long-term health of our Valley community
  • Preserve high-quality care for future generations

Your generosity becomes more than a gift – it becomes a lasting expression of your values and commitment to the community you care about.

A Legacy Gift Does Not Financially Affect Your Life Today

A legacy gift enables you to support future healthcare needs while maintaining financial flexibility today. Many people are surprised to learn that creating a legacy can be simple.

Most legacy gifts:

  • Do not impact your current income or finances
  • Allow you to maintain complete control of your assets during your lifetime
  • Can be changed if your circumstances or wishes change
  • May allow you to make a larger charitable gift than you thought possible
  • Can often be completed with a simple beneficiary form or estate document update

Planning Resources

Here are documents that can assist you in making a legacy gift:

Join the George Griffin Legacy Society

The story of Griffin Hospital began with the vision and generosity of George Griffin. In 1909, his bequest helped establish the first community hospital serving our region and laid the foundation for more than a century of compassionate care.
Today, the George Griffin Legacy Society honors those who continue this tradition of making a lasting investment in the health and well-being of future generations.

Individuals who include Griffin Hospital in their future plans become part of the George Griffin Legacy Society, recognizing those whose generosity helps sustain exceptional care for future generations. Members may receive:

• Recognition from Griffin Hospital leadership
• Invitations to special events
• Recognition in select hospital publications
• The opportunity to inspire others through their generosity

Most importantly, membership reflects a shared commitment to ensuring the future strength and health of our community.

Already Included Griffin Hospital in Your Will?

If you have already included Griffin Hospital in your will, retirement account, or beneficiary plans, or plan to do so, we would be honored to know.
Sharing your intentions allows us to thank you appropriately, ensure your wishes are understood, and welcome you into the George Griffin Legacy Society.

Please complete this Record of Gift Intention Form. Please note, sharing your plans is not legally binding and all information will be kept confidential.

Questions? We're Here to Help.

We would be honored to have a confidential conversation with you and answer any questions you may have – without obligation.

Kristy Jelenik
Executive Director
(203) 732-7539
kjelenik@griffinhealth.org