Melinda is a member of the Board of Directors of the East County Senior Center. She and her husband Dave have & owned a couple of small businesses and enjoyed success I in the Skykomish Valley. They know that the East County Senior Center is a wonderful asset in this community. One way they enjoy contributing to the senior center is by attending and bidding at the annual Auction. Being real baseball fans, they were thrilled to "hit a home run" at this year's auction by making the winning bid on a beautifully framed photo of the first pitch at Safeco Field ! It now hangs right inside the entrance to their home.

Recently, they decided it was time to update their wi11s. Part of their plan was to give something back to this community that they love. As Melinda put it: "Not only do we love this Valley, but we feel as though we owe it a lot for the success of our businesses."

While being able to keep and use their assets now during their lives was important to them, Melinda and Dave knew they would feel good about arranging to be able to share what they have, once they are gone. They chose to revise their wills to leave the majority of their asset as an inheritance for their adult children, with the remainder to the East County Senior Center Legacy & Fund. Because their gift to the Legacy Fund will be endowed, they know it will provide a growing source of funding for the important work of the senior center. They feel good knowing that when they are gone, their legacy will be one of helping others strengthen our community.