Donor Stories

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

How Jennifer Hinds Took an ‘Aha’ Moment and Turned it Into Her Legacy
How Jennifer Hinds turned a career in data, a family history of autoimmune diseases, and a chance visit to La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) into a lasting commitment to research.
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Connecting the Dots with Barbara Donnell
Why LJI donor Barbara Donnell decided to make LJI a beneficiary of her IRA
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How Donor Paulette Roberts is Making a Difference
LJI donor Paulette Roberts shares why she decided to list LJI as a beneficiary of her pension plan.
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Why Nancy Vaughan named LJI as a beneficiary in her living trust
Nancy believes in a Life Without Autoimmune Disease and because of her faith in LJI's work, management, and capacity to impact human health into the future, she has included the Institute as a beneficiary in her trust.
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How John Kraemer amplified his impact through creative giving and inspiring others
John Kraemer and his family believe whole-heartedly in the mission of LJI and by blending different types of gifts together, he was able to multiply his original gift while sharing in the philanthropic process with others.
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Why estate attorney Ken Coveney gives through his IRA
Kenneth G. Coveney is passionate about supporting La Jolla Institute and believes that donating through his IRA is a win-win.
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The Roberto Family's Legacy in Research & Public Health
Public health pioneer Dr. Ronald R. Roberto, and his family, named LJI as a beneficiary in their trust.
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Fundraising veterans Judy Bradley and Dave Mitchell share why they have included LJI in their estate
Read how Judy Bradley and Dave Mitchell recognized that their bequest could be an opportunity to help sustain future research at LJI, an organization they believe in that is providing a great service to society.
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Honoring LJI Legacy Society Member, Shelley Rowland
Read about Shelley Rowland, whose virtues of generosity, selflessness and friendship can inspire us all. By leaving her IRA to LJI, Shelley is helping to move cancer immunotherapy research forward at LJI.
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A Legacy of Discovery and Collaboration: David Anderson's Commitment to LJI
LJI Planned Giving leader David Anderson reflects on science, collaboration, and building a lasting research legacy.
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A Legacy of Hope: Peter and Raydene St. Clair’s Commitment to Driving Discovery Forward
How one family’s legacy is helping advance the future of human health.
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