Maitri Receives $100,000 Bequest

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Before coming to Maitri, Brian Shelley had a successful
career as a paralegal. In a humanitarian act of selfless
generosity, Brian has given back to Maitri from his
estate.
Personally shy and modest, Brian had the deepest gratitude
and appreciation for the care he received at Maitri
during his residency which spanned February to April,
2008. It was paramount to him that others less financially
fortunate be able to receive the same quality of care
from Maitri. To this end, he directed his close friend
and estate executor, Dianne Gregory, to make a donation
to Maitri from his estate.
Dianne came to Maitri to meet with Tony Adessa, Development
Director, and Tim Patriarca, Executive Director, to
discuss Brian’s intent. Satisfied that Maitri
was in a solid financial position, she wrote a check
to Maitri for $100,000 so that Brian’s wishes
could be realized.
Tony and Tim offered Dianne the possibility of having
a Maitri room named for Brian in recognition of his
stupendous gift, but she declined, indicating that Brian
didn’t need and wouldn’t have wanted to
call attention to himself. At Maitri, Brian’s
legacy will be his incredibly generous and utterly selfless
gift to others. |