1967 Circle
A Legacy Giving Program
The 1967 Circle honors and commemorates individuals who have committed to making a Legacy Gift for Valley Hope through their Will or Estate Plan. These generous gifts perpetuate Valley Hope and its longterm future as a life-affirming nonprofit organization.
“My father, Bill (in this photo), was Valley Hope’s first counselor, and my mother, Elaine, was the Business Manager. Planning our family’s gift through the 1967 Circle allows us the privilege of affirming their legacy of sobriety and service through the Valley Hope community.”
– Mark & Ann Knackendoffel
Why Legacy Giving?
There are many compelling reasons to include Valley Hope in your Will or Estate Plan.
These gifts can help you achieve your personal, financial, and philanthropic goals.
Mutual Benefits
• Insight into Valley Hope’s advancement
• Join a community investing in Valley Hope’s future
• Leave a lasting legacy of generosity
Financial Benefits
• Establish a plan for your assets
• Reduce the taxable value of your estate
• Potentially eliminate inheritance tax
*Please consult your financial planner, accountant, and/or attorney regarding any tax or financial benefits.
Philanthropic Benefits
• Tailor your giving to align with your values
• Make a more significant impact than you thought possible
• Position Valley Hope for long-term success
The Impact of a Legacy
Larry D. Wedel, deeply passionate about our mission, had directed his executors to leave the bulk of his estate to Valley Hope. His wish was to build a Valley Hope treatment center in his hometown of Moundridge, KS.
Soon after, plans were developed bringing Larry’s $4 Million Legacy Gift to life. The Valley Hope of Moundridge, Larry D. Wedel Recovery Center opened in 2010 and has helped more than 10,000 patients and their loved ones. Over 20 years later, Larry’s legacy continues to be a beacon of hope to many in south central Kansas.
Larry had no way of knowing how many families would be affected by his gift; because of his generosity, his legacy lives on every day in the lives of the patients we serve.
The 1967 Circle allows those connected to Valley Hope to fulfill the promise of hope for future generations. Gifts of every size have the ability to change lives, inspire hope, and propel the circle of recovery.
Next Steps: Planning Your Legacy Gift
We’re here to support you as you consider a meaningful legacy through planned giving.
For information regarding legacy giving, please contact Megan O’Connor, Valley Hope Foundation Executive Director, at 888-613-4483 or [email protected] or click here to fill out the contact form.
Seek advice of your financial or legal advisor.
If you include Valley Hope in your plans, please use our legal name and federal tax ID.
Legal name: Valley Hope Association Foundation
Federal tax ID: 48-1236586
Address: P.O Box 59, 103 S Wabash Ave, Norton, KS 67654
By sharing your intention to include Valley Hope Foundation in your estate plans, you become a valued member of the 1967 Circle—a legacy of hope for future generations. This form allows us to plan ahead and ensure your generous commitment helps expand our mission and serve more patients in need.