Challenge Accepted: Jacqueline and George A. Rada ’56
The late George A. Rada '56 was a gifted realist painter, who worked and exhibited in New York City. A lifelong student of the Classics, George was known for his cityscapes, as well as portraiture series focusing on women and dolls. His wife, Jacqueline Sferra Rada, herself an artist, described her late husband as a true Renaissance Man. Following his death, Jacqueline developed a deep love of Ignatian spirituality and provided annual support for students at Saint Peter's University.
When Jacqueline learned of a special opportunity to support Saint Peter's students now with a future gift (with no current out of pocket cost), she was moved to join the Legacy Challenge and established the Jacqueline and George A. Rada '56 Endowed Scholarship through a bequest in her will. As Jacqueline explained, "The Rada Endowed Scholarship will enable future students to embark on a journey of Ignatian spirituality at Saint Peter's that will enrich them spiritually and intellectually."
The Legacy Challenge is an innovative matching gift program that unlocks an immediate cash match to the General Scholarship Fund for donors who document a new or increased planned gift through their will or other assets. The future planned gift qualifies for matching funds equal to 10% of the value of the commitment (up to $10,000) at no current out of pocket cost.
Like the Radas, you too can make a difference by participating in the Legacy Challenge. For more information about helping both today's and tomorrow's students, visit our Legacy Challenge page.
Also, please let us know if you have already included Saint Peter's in your future plans or are in the process of updating your estate plans and give 10% to Saint Peter's University with the Legacy Challenge match. To learn how you can join the Legacy Challenge, contact Linda S. Moore, J.D. at (201) 761-6128 or lmoore2@saintpeters.edu.