Our donors, and the beneficiaries of their generosity, have stories to share.
Read their inspiring stories below:
Inspiring Stories
John G. (“Gil”) Esterle Jr.
This outright and unrestricted gift from a member of Bellarmine’s Class of 1955 was given to his alma mater in his will.
Dr. Allan and Donna Lansing
A $3.6 million gift from the estate of Dr. Allan and Donna Lansing to Bellarmine University brings the family’s lifetime giving total to more than $10 million, making the Lansings the largest donors in the university’s history.
Thomas L. Lutes
This Vice President of Bellarmine’s Pioneer Class of 1954 left a gift in his will to Bellarmine for scholarships.
Jeanette W. Whitfield
This Lansing School of alumna from the Class of 1992 gave Bellarmine an estate gift by making us the beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
With $3.6 million estate gift, Lansings become largest lifetime donors in Bellarmine University’s history
A $3.6 million gift from the estate of Dr. Allan and Donna Lansing to Bellarmine University brings the family’s lifetime giving total to more than $10 million, making the Lansings the largest donors in the university’s history.