Helping Others through NOF
At age 94, Florence Tupper
isn't able to travel or read the way she has done in the past.
Poor eyesight and arthritis have hindered her, but it is the
osteoporosis that was diagnosed over 40 years ago that has slowed
her down the most.
At age 52, Ms. Tupper experienced
the first of many vertebrae fractures that has caused her to
lose five inches in height over the years. She has been fortunate
to have had good doctors and physical therapists. In fact, the
first doctor to treat her for osteoporosis put Florence on an
exercise routine that she continues to this day. It has made
a world of difference in helping her to keep mobile. Of course,
for over 30 years, medications have also been a regular part
of her treatment.
In spite of having been
a young woman during the Depression, Ms. Tupper earned two master's
degrees and built a career with the American Red Cross, where
she had achieved the position of National Director of a hospital
service for the military by the time of her retirement in 1974.
Today, Florence is helping
others by supporting charities that are working to help people
with the same medical conditions that afflict her. The National
Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) will benefit from a percentage
of her trust. Although she believes that "osteoporosis and
arthritis need a lot more research," she has chosen to make
an unrestricted bequest that will support the overall mission
of NOF.
For additional information
on estate planning or deferred giving please call the National
Osteoporosis Foundation at (202) 223-2226. |
