The Richard and Alice Bucher Emerald Circle is a community of compassionate individuals who make the powerful decision to include St. Baldrick’s in their estate plan. By doing so, they ensure that their legacy continues long after their lifetime.
At any stage of life, planning for the future is essential. Through planned giving—also known as legacy giving, estate giving, or gift planning—you can make a lasting impact while also securing financial benefits for yourself and your loved ones.
Why Join the Emerald Circle?
Giving through your estate is one of the most profound ways to support childhood cancer research. It allows you to:
- Create a lasting impact that fuels breakthroughs in treatment and saves lives.
- Honor loved ones by dedicating your gift in memory of a child, grandchild, parent, or friend.
- Shape your legacy in a way that reflects your values and commitment to a world without childhood cancer.
- Enjoy potential tax benefits while ensuring that your generosity continues beyond your lifetime.
The Story That Inspired a Movement
Some stories spark a movement, leaving a lasting impact on the world. Arden Quinn Bucher’s story is one of them. A bright, curious, and compassionate little girl, Arden’s love for life was evident in her infectious joy, imagination, and determination to embrace each moment. Arden bravely fought childhood cancer, but despite all efforts, she passed away in 2008—leaving behind a legacy of love and hope that continues to inspire others.
Her grandparents, Richard and Alice Bucher, shared a steadfast belief in the power of research to conquer childhood cancer. After Arden’s passing, Richard, Alice, and Arden’s parents, Amy and Rick Bucher, raised more than $1 million for pediatric cancer research. Before Richard passed away in August of last year, he named St. Baldrick’s as the beneficiary of an IRA—establishing the Richard and Alice Bucher Emerald Circle to inspire others to make a difference through planned giving.
“Through this bequest, Richard and I wanted to honor Arden and inspire others to support the St. Baldrick’s Foundation,” Alice said. “Someday—long after we’re gone—there will be a cure for pediatric cancer. That’s the legacy Richard and I wanted to leave.”
Just as Arden’s favorite sunflower stands tall, reaching for the light, the Emerald Circle represents strength, resilience, and unwavering hope. A sunflower’s bright petals symbolize warmth, loyalty, and the promise of brighter days—just as every planned gift helps give children with cancer the healthy futures they deserve.
Your Legacy Can Bring Hope
When you join the Richard and Alice Bucher Emerald Circle, you become part of something bigger—an enduring movement dedicated to ending childhood cancer. Your generosity plants the seeds of hope for generations to come, ensuring that more children like Arden have the chance to grow, thrive, and live full lives.
Join the Emerald Circle today and leave a legacy gift that fuels lifesaving research – easily created through our partner, FreeWill.
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Meet Other Members of the Emerald Circle
“Right now, my grandson, Sal, is benefiting from the groundbreaking blinatumomab trial featured in this newsletter. Research means survival for little guys like Sal—that’s why I’m setting up a legacy gift to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.” —Hartwell Dew
“Tim is a St. Baldrick’s founder. We’ve met many families dealing with the devastating effects of childhood cancer. In their honor, we are leaving a legacy of hope through a provision in our estate plan to support St. Baldrick’s. We are honored to invest in St. Baldrick’s every year, but know that there will still be work to do when we are no longer here. This mission matters and our investment is critical.” —Tim & Sheila Kenny
