Leave a Legacy. Shape the Future.
Planned gifts are a powerful way to ensure that Kirby continues to inspire and challenge students for generations to come. By including Kirby in your estate plans, you can create opportunities that last far beyond your lifetime.
A Legacy of Belonging: Eric Child’s Story
Eric Child’s connection to Kirby began through a friendship with Trevor Park ’17. When Trevor invited him to Grandparents and Special Friends Day, Eric’s experience was profound.
As a child, Eric had attended a different school nearly every year. He never had a place to call his own. That day at Kirby, he witnessed what true belonging looks like.
Kirby became his forever school.
In Eric’s own words:
“There are so many worthwhile things you can support, yet as I thought about what is important to me, and how I could do more than affect an immediate need, I focused on education. It was at about the same time that I attended Grandparents and Special Friends Day with Trevor and saw Kirby School first-hand; its classrooms, its faculty, how it works. I was truly impressed with every teacher I met. It was then that I realized the best thing I could do was to support Kirby School.”
By revising his estate plan and naming Kirby as a beneficiary of his trust, Eric ensured that future generations of Kirby students will know the sense of belonging—and the opportunities—that moved him so deeply.
I saw how Kirby isn't just teaching kids, it's teaching kids how to think.
Eric Child
Your Legacy, Their Future
Like Eric, you can make Kirby part of your forever story. Legacy gifts sustain:
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Opportunities for students to be seen, challenged, and supported.
- An economically diverse, inclusive community where every family belongs.
- Teachers and programs that inspire curiosity, leadership, and creativity.
Start the Conversation
If you are considering a planned gift to Kirby, we would love to talk with you.
📧 giving@kirby.org | ☎ (831) 423-0658
