Committee Members

  • James L. Januzzi, Jr., MD, FACC, Committee Chair
  • Pamela B. Morris, MD, FACC, Chair-Elect
  • Jeffrey Kuvin, MD, FACC
  • Hani Najm, MD, FACC, Trustee
  • Athena Poppas, MD, MACC, Past President
  • C. Michael Valentine, MD, MACC, Past President

Suzanne Knoebel Legacy Giving Society

Your Legacy. A Stronger Future.

By making a legacy gift to the ACC Foundation, you join a visionary community of members that are ensuring the work you have dedicated your entire career to continues for generations to come.

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What is a Legacy Gift?

A legacy gift is a planned future contribution to the ACC Foundation made through your estate or other long-term financial arrangements.

Even a gift that costs nothing during your lifetime, like a charitable bequest, can make a meaningful difference. Your legacy will be one that advances cardiovascular health and transforms lives far into the future.

LEGACY GIFTS OF ALL SIZES ARE WELCOME!

Why Leave a Planned Gift?

Planned gifts help you achieve your philanthropic goals while providing important personal benefits. These gifts can:

  • Protect your assets
  • Provide for loved ones
  • Offer lifetime income
  • Reduce tax burdens

Leave a lasting impact on cardiovascular care!

What Types of Planned Gifts Are Accepted?

  • Bequests
  • Retirement Plan Gifts
  • Life Insurance Gifts
  • Charitable Gift Annuities
  • Charitable Remainder Trusts
  • Charitable Lead Trusts
  • Donor Advised Funds

About The Suzanne Knoebel Society

The Suzanne Knoebel Legacy Giving Society honors the enduring legacy of Dr. Suzanne Knoebel, a pioneering cardiologist, educator, philanthropist and the first female president of the American College of Cardiology. Her visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to advancing cardiovascular care continue to inspire generations of clinicians and researchers.

This Society recognizes individuals who have made a planned gift to the ACC Foundation, ensuring that their legacy supports the future of heart health in the same spirit of innovation, excellence and dedication exemplified by Dr. Knoebel.

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Benefits of Suzanne Knoebel Society Membership

When you notify us of your planned gift, you are welcomed into the ACC Foundation's Legacy Giving Society, a special community of donors united by a commitment to transforming the future of the cardiovascular profession and patient care.

As a member, you will receive:

  • Recognition in ACC Foundation publications and events
  • Invitations to exclusive gatherings and donor briefings
  • A commemorative Suzanne Knoebel Society pin
  • The opportunity to inspire others through your example

Notify Us of Your Planned Gift

Get more information on how to include ACCF in your estate plans, or let us know about your planned gift.

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