Donor Profile: Frieda Bleeck '66
After her 50th class reunion, Frieda established a planned gift to Merrimack that will permanently support undergraduate students studying at the College.
Frieda Bleeck ’66, who graduated from Merrimack with a degree in liberal arts, was excited to celebrate her 50th class reunion last year. She reconnected with several former classmates who were also attending and they stayed in a suite on campus during the reunion activities.
“We were all together again and it felt as if time hadn’t passed,” says Frieda. “Then I looked around campus and realized how much the physical campus has changed, it’s a real community.”
That made Frieda’s decision easy when getting her will and trust settled. Her attorney asked if she was interested in making any planned gifts, specifically in the form of a scholarship. After her unforgettable 50th reunion experience, Frieda loved the idea and went on to establish a planned gift to Merrimack, the Rev. Donald X. Burt, O.S.A. Honorary Fund, which will permanently support undergraduate students studying at Merrimack.
“Merrimack has made a tremendous effort to stay competitive in an aggressive market and always finds different ways to contribute to the community,” Frieda says. “I just really like the innovative and unique work Merrimack is doing and I want to help support that.”
Frieda is now an official member of the 1947 Society, honoring Merrimack’s founding year, recognizing alumni, parents, and friends who demonstrate their generosity and commitment to the College through a planned gift — a true investment in the future of Merrimack.
There are many ways you, like Frieda, can have an impact on Merrimack’s future. To learn more about the different gift types available, contact us at 978-837-5176 or giving@merrimack.edu.
