Elizabeth Hamilton Cullum Society - Planned Giving - Memorial ...
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<strong>Memorial</strong> Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center<br />
THE ELIZABETH HAMILTON<br />
CULLUM SOCIETY
THE ELIZABETH<br />
HAMILTON CULLUM<br />
SOCIETY<br />
A society to honor those who, through estate and<br />
financial planning, have partnered with <strong>Memorial</strong><br />
Sloan-Kettering in the fight against cancer.<br />
Our Story<br />
In 1884, <strong>Elizabeth</strong> <strong>Hamilton</strong> <strong>Cullum</strong> called together a group of friends<br />
to discuss the possibility of a hospital designed exclusively for the<br />
treatment of cancer. A granddaughter of Alexander <strong>Hamilton</strong>, who<br />
was the first Secretary of the Treasury and a signer of the Constitution,<br />
Mrs. <strong>Cullum</strong> believed in using her influence for the greater good. She<br />
also had a personal interest in cancer; her only son died of the disease<br />
in 1882 and less than a year later, she learned that she too, had cancer.<br />
At that time, cancer patients were often turned away from hospitals<br />
due to lack of understanding and widespread fear of the disease.<br />
Mrs. <strong>Cullum</strong> and her friends passionately believed that cancer should be<br />
confronted rather than feared. This shared mission moved the group, led<br />
by Mrs. <strong>Cullum</strong>, to found the New York Cancer Hospital, which would<br />
later become <strong>Memorial</strong> Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Today, <strong>Memorial</strong><br />
Sloan-Kettering is the oldest and largest privately supported cancer center<br />
in the world.<br />
Mrs. <strong>Cullum</strong>’s exceptional generosity during her lifetime stands as a<br />
milestone in the history of philanthropic support for more scientific and<br />
humane care of cancer patients. Her commitment to improving cancer<br />
care prompted Mrs. <strong>Cullum</strong> to leave her entire estate to the New York<br />
Cancer Hospital, creating the first charitable legacy in the Center’s history.<br />
Our Purpose<br />
Over the years, <strong>Memorial</strong> Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center has gratefully<br />
enjoyed the support of friends who have included the Center in their<br />
financial and estate plans. The <strong>Elizabeth</strong> <strong>Hamilton</strong> <strong>Cullum</strong> <strong>Society</strong> honors<br />
generous friends who have made planned gifts to the Center. This society<br />
recognizes donors who, like Mrs. <strong>Cullum</strong>, are committed to supporting<br />
the work that brings us closer to a world free of cancer. Members also<br />
enjoy several special events and benefits as our way of saying thank you for<br />
joining us in the fight to end cancer.<br />
Membership<br />
The <strong>Elizabeth</strong> <strong>Hamilton</strong> <strong>Cullum</strong> <strong>Society</strong><br />
recognizes those who have chosen to support<br />
<strong>Memorial</strong> Sloan-Kettering’s work in patient care,<br />
cancer research and education by arranging a gift<br />
through their financial and estate plans.<br />
Members of the <strong>Elizabeth</strong> <strong>Hamilton</strong> <strong>Cullum</strong><br />
<strong>Society</strong> enjoy:<br />
• The <strong>Elizabeth</strong> <strong>Hamilton</strong> <strong>Cullum</strong><br />
<strong>Society</strong> certificate<br />
• Invitations to special members-only events<br />
• Individual guided tours<br />
• Informational mailings<br />
For More Information<br />
For additional information regarding the<br />
<strong>Elizabeth</strong> <strong>Hamilton</strong> <strong>Cullum</strong> <strong>Society</strong>, please contact:<br />
Office of <strong>Planned</strong> <strong>Giving</strong><br />
633 Third Avenue, 12th Floor<br />
New York, NY 10017<br />
800-688-1827<br />
plannedgiving@mskcc.org
JOIN US<br />
You are invited to join a special group of people<br />
who have demonstrated a passion for the Center’s<br />
lifesaving work through a planned gift. As a<br />
member of the <strong>Elizabeth</strong> <strong>Hamilton</strong> <strong>Cullum</strong><br />
<strong>Society</strong>, you join a group of forward-thinking<br />
individuals committed to a world without cancer.<br />
Please contact:<br />
Office of <strong>Planned</strong> <strong>Giving</strong><br />
633 Third Avenue, 12th Floor | New York, NY 10017<br />
800-688-1827<br />
plannedgiving@mskcc.org
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