VCOM View Vol 9-1

DONOR SPOTLIGHT

Generous Donor Contributes Real Estate to Help Support VCOM and its mission

BY THIM CORVIN

G eorgia Anne Snyder-Falkinham providing medical care for those living in rural areas. This led in part to her decision to make a gift of real estate that is located adjacent to the Virginia campus. The property donated is intended for eventual use and growth of the College. Georgia Anne is a model of philanthropy and caring. Giving back her time and resources is just a natural part of who she is and what she does. Having built the Blacksburg, Virginia based Snyder & Associates Company as a leader in the Virginia building industry, she also remains very active serving on many community, regional and state boards, including the Radford University Foundation, W. E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center at Smith Mountain and Virginia Tech. grew up in Franklin County, Virginia and understands the importance of

When asked about her most recent gift to the College, Snyder-Falkinham commented, “I am so impressed with how VCOM has kept its focus on the rural and primary care health needs of people living in the region. Its students and faculty truly ‘walk the talk’ of the College’s mission through its numerous medical outreach programs. It is gratifying and rewarding to be in a position to financially assist the College in preparing physicians to meet the needs of rural and medically underserved families.” A gift of real estate is a wonderful way to take an existing, appreciated asset and create a lasting legacy. Many types of real estate, including personal residences, farms, undeveloped land, and commercial properties, can be used to make a gift to VCOM. Donors of real estate receive an income tax deduction and avoid capital gains tax. In addition, an outright gift of real estate typically avoids maintenance costs, property taxes, insurance and other on-going expenses. ■

For more information about how a gift of real estate can assist VCOM in furthering its mission, please contact Thimothy Corvin, Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations at 540-231-7189 or tcorvin@vcom.edu.

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