"My interest in Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) was inspired, in large part, by my parents. They had homes in a rural Montana community and in suburban Connecticut, and it was important for them to have accessible, reliable health care in both communities. When I retired early, my father suggested I find a way to repay my good fortune and give back to my community. SVHC was the perfect point of intersection. While I have made current gifts to SVHC, I realized that a planned gift would enable me to make a bigger difference in the long run, while preserving assets to support our family’s needs today. Joining the Henry W. Putnam Circle was an easy way to help ensure the continuation of quality health care well into the future. It’s great to know I am contributing to the next generation of care.”