Kiame Mahaniah '93

I remember so clearly my first days at Haverford, having moved from a French-speaking African county, with virtually no knowledge of American society. Haverford gave me an almost full ride, and my gratitude to the institution grew with every amazing semester, with every growth inducing activity. I received close to $100,000 from Haverford and have long promised myself that I would give back at least half as much, to afford others the intellectual and spiritual riches I experienced at Haverford.

Robert G. Smith '72

Haverford College remains one of the finest examples of a small college that places emphasis on each student's individual spirit and provides the opportunity for an excellent education in the humanities, the arts and the sciences, surrounded by a community small enough that students, faculty, administration and alumni can know each other personally. Haverford is an excellent investment for community-minded citizens of the world.

Ray Wierciszewski '87

I give to Haverford for three reasons. (1) I could not have attended Haverford without receiving generous financial assistance and I feel an obligation to help students who need financial aid; (2) I admire and respect the many faculty members and administrators who helped me throughout my years at the College and give as a way of thanking them for their support; and (3) as one of the premier small liberal arts colleges in the country, Haverford must rely on the financial support of alumni to continue to pursue its commitments to academic excellence and social justice.

Maren Waldman '02

I give to Haverford as an ongoing thank you for the opportunities the College provided me as a student. The effects of my education continue to serve me. The connections I make with alumni have been instrumental in my progress post-graduation and continue to pave access roads to my future. I am grateful for the ongoing support of the College past my time as a student, its efforts in creating a powerful network, and its commitment to maintaining and growing an outstanding experience for incoming students.

Lawrence and Ann Kaplan, Parents of Alexander Kaplan '09

We choose to support Haverford College because its educational mission, humane values and philosophy of personal conduct are an extension of our own parenting beliefs. Haverford College provides its students with a safe, nurturing environment that encourages academic experimentation, broadens personal horizons, establishes life-long friendships, and enriches their potential as constructive members of society.

Elizabeth Durso '86

I give to Haverford because Haverford gave to me. I got financial aid when I was a student and I want to help current and future Haverfordians who also need financial aid. The more people there are in the world with a Haverford education, the better off we all are!

Erik Muther '94

Haverford is built upon past generations of alumni achievement, donations and volunteer support. Having been a beneficiary of that investment, I feel it is only fair for me to contribute what I can so that future generations can benefit. Raising Haverford's standards - academic, social and moral - benefits not just current students, but all of those associated or affiliated with the College in some way.

Alexander Choi '07

I wish to support the institution that I saw embraced diverse perspectives, permitting activities that were open to many in the community. I see that Haverford brings a lot of talent together with each incoming class and the returning students, faculty and staff - but to respond with integrity to the diversity within that community, donations certainly can make the difference in terms of availability for new projects, centers, and student groups to commence in the various fields of study. I hope that this special place and its mission to educate continue to flourish.

Robin Albertson-Wren '91

During my four years at Haverford, I joined the field hockey and lacrosse teams in our evening phonathons to ask alumni to give generously to the Annual Fund. I always said to myself, "If only everybody on my list would give $10, think of how much we would gather in pledges every night!" I vowed to myself then that I would give every year, no matter how small an amount, as an appreciation for all that Haverford offered to me then and all that present students work towards today.

Dorrit Lowsen '97

I give to Haverford because many years after graduating I still learn and benefit every day from my time there. I give to Haverford to help ensure that it can continue to provide the inspirational, intimate learning experience I received to its students now and in perpetuity.

Rich Bobé '05

While I was a student at Haverford, I was given tremendous opportunities to grow intellectually and spiritually. Haverford not only invested in me as a student, but as a member of society who would take what he learned from his Haverford experience and apply it to everyday life experiences. I appreciate Haverford for believing in me, and I am eternally grateful. This is why I give to Haverford each and every year!

Bob Gorchov '67

After I graduated from Haverford, it didn’t take me long to realize what a special place the College is: the tranquility of the campus, the vitality of the faculty, the intelligence of the students, the ideals reflected in the Honor Code, the nurturing of a critical intelligence that is, at the same time, able to respond to ideas with informed passion. In certain ways, being educated at Haverford marked a turning point in my life; by leaving a bequest to Haverford in my will, I feel that I can help enable other young people to experience an educational process that seems particularly valuable in today’s world.

Shira Lander and David Portnoy, Parents of Maury Lander-Portnoy '13

Haverford has been the "perfect fit" for our son, academically, extra-curricularly and socially. He and his classmates have enjoyed scholarly, athletic, artistic and student life opportunities that are rare - nurtured by Haverford's small size and intimacy, and amidst a community feeling that is uniquely "Ford."

Preston Clark '79

As I look back over the years of my life and examine where my values and beliefs about the world derive, I find myself not just looking at my family values, but also at how my college experience formed the person I am today. Had I not experienced the Honor Code, Quaker traditions, how ideas can be shared freely and openly in a respectful manner, I know I wouldn't be the person that is as open and respectful of the diversity of people, cultures and new ideas that inundate today's world. When I donate to Haverford, it is in recognition and thanks for the impact it has had on me.

Matt Zipin '78, P'11

Haverford changed my life in radical and wonderful ways and opened my eyes to the possibility of a true community. I have carried that with me in the years since, and I appreciate the values and quiet strengths of Haverford even more today than I did as a student. I want to do my part to allow Haverford to continue to influence current students, including my daughter Laura, Class of 2011.

Rick DeJesus-Rueff '75

In 1971, I was able to enroll at Haverford due to the need blind admission policy which was coupled with the full-need financial aid package. I know that others' financial contributions to the College helped make that possible. In my small way, I am passing along the favor that was done for me by others. My Haverford education made possible many of the good things I have been able to do professionally and personally.

Don and Dabby Harter, Parents of Kimberly (Harter) Morton '97

Our daughter, Kimberly wanted to be a nurse from the time she was four. She had promised her brother she would find a cure for cystic fibrosis and therefore enrolled at Haverford as a biology major. She could not have attended Haverford were it not for the generous financial aid she received during her four years there. Today she is an emergency medicine physician in Massachusetts and loves her job. Haverford allowed our daughter to pursue and fulfill her dream. We contribute to the College because we believe in the value of a superb education; but also in the hope that current and future students will be able to pursue their dreams as Kim did. To us, Haverford equals excellence.

Hilary Comerchero '97

Haverford holds a special place in my heart as a unique, intimate, supportive community that at the same time was able to challenge me in a myriad of ways. Exciting ideas were discovered and debated in the classroom, dorms, and the DC, and lifelong friends were made. Also, my grandfather Tyson Stokes used to walk the same paths, and knowing that my donations continue a legacy for other students appeals greatly to me.

Jennifer Robinson (Perlberger) '95

It sounds cliche but as soon as I stepped on Haverford's campus, I knew it was the only school for me. The serene grounds did not hurt, but the selling point was definitely the the sense of community and sense of self among the students on campus- a sharp contrast to the competitive and anonymous atmosphere at the public high school I attended. I give to Haverford because I want to ensure a diverse group of students is able to attend Haverford so that it remains the unique institution it was when I attended. Whether I encounter older alumni or recent grads, I am always struck with pride to be a part of such a small and special group of graduates. I give so that others may go on to become Fellow Fords.

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