Tempe, AZ, (January 27, 2009) – “Hitting the lottery,” is how David Noble, Development Director at Sun Sounds describes the gift recently bestowed upon Sun Sounds of Arizona from the estate trust of a grateful listener. The Trust recently notified Sun Sounds that a visually-impaired listener had designated the reading service for print-disabled Arizonans as the recipient of $279,000 of the estate’s trust fund.

Established by a loyal Sun Sounds listener many years ago, the Trust funds ensured quality care for the listener’s wife and sister for the remainder of their lives. Upon their passing, the remaining funds were allocated to three charity organizations of the listener’s choosing.

“There’s no question that this gift comes at a time of need. Our plan is to preserve as much of this gift as possible so as to hedge against the difficult financial situation facing us all during this recession,” says Bill Pasco, Director of Sun Sounds of Arizona.

“While this gift was a rather large bequest, Sun Sounds has benefitted from others more typical of a middle class family member’s estate.” Noble said. “We are grateful that the people we have served for years remember the efforts put forth on their behalf and fund them into the future. That is a legacy worth creating.”

For more information contact:

Heidi Capriotti
Marketing Coordinator, Sun Sounds of Arizona
2323 W. 14th St., Tempe, AZ 85281-6950
480-774-8300
heidi.capriotti@riomail.maricopa.edu