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Carrying Conservation Forward: The Lasting Impact of Monique Gershon’s Will

2025 Spring Newsletter

A will is a powerful thing, and Monique Gershon used hers to make a profound impact on Ä¢¹½Av’s work. Monique and her husband Richard were Ä¢¹½Av supporters for more than 30 years, with most of their support benefiting the Iain Nicolson Ä¢¹½Av Center at Rowe Sanctuary.

Monique’s final will included generous bequests to both Rowe Sanctuary and to help fund Ä¢¹½Av’s habitat conservation in New York State, where the couple made their home. While they only traveled to Rowe once, they continued to give annually and would tell Ä¢¹½Av staff how they were deeply impacted by their experience.

“We were so fortunate to have heard from the Gershons over the years,� says Rowe Center Director Marcos Stoltzfus. “To know that someone is intending to make a gift like this inspires additional supporters, and motivates our staff to succeed in our important conservation work.�

For more information about how you can include Ä¢¹½Av in a retirement plan, will, or living trust, please contact our office of gift planning at plannedgifts@audubon.org or call 212-979-3033.