At a recent conference, the speaker asked the group of 600 who could tell him the names of their four grandparents. About 100 people raised their hands. Then he asked who could name all eight of their great grandparents. Only two people raised their hands. His response was, "Within two generations after your death, no one will remember who you were or what you stood for!" A "Legacy Gift" to a charity, he said, can ensure that our beliefs, values and our names continue forever.

In the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Legacy Gifts can range from a $15,000 endowment to $25 million to name the entire College. Your Legacy Gift may be funded through a codicil to your will or through gifts of cash or appreciated assets, such as real estate and securities. These gifts can also provide you and your family with lifetime income, charitable deductions and reduced estate taxes. For information, call 919.515.9262 or visit www.cals.ncsu.edu/advancement/index.htm