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Born to Give: Sally Chose to Donate Through a Charitable Gift Annuity

When Sally Sidman was 5 years old, she knew she felt called to be a doctor. “God equips us and calls us to His purposes,” she said.

Get to Give: Stories of Convoy's Generous Friends

Convoy of Hope considers it a privilege to receive the gifts of dedicated donors and to use those resources for serving others. Here are a few ways that Convoy of Hope regularly witnesses the generous hearts of giving people.

Innovative Giving in a Health Crisis

Scott Howard’s life took a dramatic turn last fall. Immediately after returning from a Convoy of Hope board meeting, he was hospitalized due to unexplained blood loss. The tests came back, and he discovered he not only had a severe bleeding ulcer, but his cancer had returned. He began chemotherapy treatments right away. But, even in the midst of these complications and hardships, Scott found ways to give back.

Couple sitting on bench looking at ocean shore

Next-Level Generosity

A quick glance at the research and you’ll find that Americans give about 2% of their disposable incomes to charity. Then there are John and Ann Dyess of Yellville, Arkansas. They are rewriting the norm. In a year of unknowns and uncertainties, the couple has more than doubled down.

Planning a Living Legacy

Kim Westfall was boarding a red-eye flight when she received a tragic text message. The small town where she and her husband, Bob, lived had been hit by a tornado. But by the time she landed, Convoy of Hope’s trucks were already there and unloading supplies. “That’s just like Convoy,” she says. “It still brings tears to my eyes.”

Sandy Taylor loading bags in back of car

A Vision for the Future

Just before her 50th birthday, Sandy Taylor — a successful corporate executive — felt oblivious to the suffering in her community and the world.

The Happiest Way to Live

“We were watching a program about children who needed help,” remembers Nora Christenson, “when Norman turned to me and said, ‘I can’t go to sleep tonight until I respond to that.’”

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