Memorial Contribution Information

Hello Dear Friends and Family,

An obituary for Michael will be coming out this Wednesday, but we wanted to respond to several questions we have received about making contributions in Michael's honor.  Mike was a loving and compassionate young man, and we believe a charitable gift is a fantastic way to honor his memory.

Reflecting on Michael's most impactful experiences as a young man, we have identified 2 charitable donation opportunities that we feel celebrate his life.  In lieu of flowers, we welcome donations to the following causes:

• Nicaragua Missions at Lee's Summit United Methodist Church (Payable to LSUMC, Memo: Nicaragua in Memory of Michael Hill, 114 SE Douglas St, Lees Summit, MO 64063)
• Triangle Fraternity Education Foundation (Memo: In Memory of Michael Hill, 120 S. Center Street, Plainfield, Indiana, 46168)

Michael's mission to Nicaragua was one of the most poignant and spiritual experiences of his life; and we continue to marvel at the stories his fellow mission-goers relate to us of the dedication and maturity Michael demonstrated during his time there.

As a member of the Triangle Fraternity (an academic fraternity for architects, engineers, and scientists) at Iowa State University, Michael found a community of welcoming and supportive peers that helped him to excel academically and socially.  Through Triangle, Michael received immeasurable opportunities to develop as a leader and a developing professional.

Both of these causes continue to offer these same opportunities to those who seek them, and financial support of them is a meaningful way to honor the significance they brought to Michael's life.  Thank you for considering a gift in Michael's name.

PS: Several individuals have inquired about supporting the medical and environmental-testing expenses incurred by the family during Michael's long illness.  Please note that if you choose to give a personal gift to the family it is not tax-deductible (unlike the gifts described above).