We are thankful for those who have made an estate gift to Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation. Here are their stories.

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Career Nurse Sue Stott Devotes Gift in Her Will

Sue Stott, R.N., has been a nurse for almost 25 years. Following stints at other local healthcare providers and five years in Abu Dhabi and United Arab Emirates, she returned about three years ago to Presbyterian's Adult Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where she had worked in the late 1990s.

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Welde Fund Honors Beloved Business Leader, Volunteer and Wife

David Welde, a retired CPA, created an endowed (permanent) fund this year to honor his late wife and support nursing scholarships for Presbyterian Cancer Care. Income from the Judith Maybee Welde Memorial Fund will support nurses pursuing degree-granting or continuing education programs, and conferences required for advanced training and to maintain certifications.

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Supporter Spotlight: Steve Nakamura

For Steve Nakamura, life after cancer has been a life of adventure: two black belts in karate, as well as scuba diving, wakeboarding, skiing, and long, scenic motorcycle trips. His latest interest is Spartan racing—a sport combining running with extreme obstacle courses—which he does with his three young adult children.

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Bill and Marge Bowers: A Life of Family, Friends, Travel—and Presbyterian

In celebration of their 55th wedding anniversary and milestone birthdays, Bill and Marge Bowers hosted a large celebration late last year. Their favorite song, "I'll Take Romance" by June Christy, played in the background as they reminisced with family and friends.

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Her Time to Give Back

Revathi A-Davidson rose through the ranks at Presbyterian Healthcare Services, retiring as a senior leader in 2013 after a 34-year career. Revathi's devotion to Presbyterian has motivated her to make charitable gifts in retirement and beyond.

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Living a High-Impact Life

The late Eugene L. "Gene" Garcia lived his life without fanfare, but with great impact. Through his estate, Gene has quietly become one of Albuquerque's foremost philanthropists with a charitable trust that gifts annual interest earnings to Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation and four local organizations.

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Helen Wertheim

Presbyterian Healthcare Services and health care in general have been lifelong interests for Helen Wertheim. After selling her insurance business in 2009, Presbyterian and other community activities have become an even greater focus for her.

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Supporter Spotlight: Becky and Rudy Diaz

They're the cute couple in radio and TV ads for a local plumbing, heating, and cooling contractor. But Rudy and Becky Diaz are perhaps most well-known for wideranging community involvement throughout their almost 54-year marriage.

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