FODR Legacy Society

Testimonials

“I am not one who wants to drain the swamp.  Rather I want to praise the swamp and champion the importance of the Dragon Run, its exceptional native biodiversity, and life altering opportunities for place-based education and recreation.  My ability to help empower Friends of Dragon Run to continue its work to preserve, protect, and encourage wise use after I am gone brings to me a great deal of pride and satisfaction.  Whoever coined the phrase “Cherish the Dragon” was right. Supporting FODR’s mission enriched my life: great challenges, great fun, incredible experiences in the natural world, and exceptional teammates. No question, the Dragon is a special place.”
                                         - Jeff Wright

A Bald Cypress is a keystone species that is at the heart of the Dragon Run.  It supports a wide range of functions and supports biological communities.  In nature's grand cycle, old-growth trees, such as our incredible Bald Cypress, become life-giving sanctuaries for countless organisms, fostering biodiversity and sustaining the vitality of the entire ecosystem.  For centuries, the Bald Cypress of the Dragon Run, has supported this incredible and vital place of inestimable value to this region.

Similarly, you can play a vital role in the ongoing legacy of our work to preserve, protect, and encourage wise use of the Dragon Watershed even after your time on this earth.

Leaving a Lasting Legacy:
After taking care of your loved ones, consider including FODR as a beneficiary in your estate plan. In doing so, you will become part of a special group—our Dragon Run Legacy Society—that plays a key role in ensuring the future of the Dragon Run.

• Step 1. Complete Legacy Intent Form 
  • Please share your intentions with us by printing and filling out this intent form
• Step 2. Add FODR to your estate plan 
  • ​​Have questions? Your financial advisor or bank should be able to discuss your personal situation.

                Information you may need:
·               Entity Name: Friends of Dragon Run, Inc.
·               Address: P.O. Box 882, Gloucester, VA 23061
·               Tax ID #: 54-1565794

• Step 3. Keep us informed 
  • Once you have finalized your plans, we would love to stay in touch.
  • We are here to help answer your questions about our Dragon Run Legacy Society and work with you to make sure you are thanked and appreciated for your generosity to the Friends of Dragon Run during your lifetime and into the future.

Membership Benefits
As part of the Dragon Run Legacy Society, you will receive:

• Personal updates on FODR activities
• Invitations to exclusive FODR events for Legacy Society members including guided forest excursions

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE:

• ONLINE DONATIONS
• STOCK DONATIONS
• DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS
• IRA QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION

Friends of Dragon Run, Inc. is a 501c(3) organization, and your donations are fully tax-deductible.

If at any point you have questions, you can contact our President at [email protected]

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