Janet Shapiro Makes a Difference with Current and Legacy Gifts to Support Valley Now and in the Future

Janet Shapiro was discouraged by health challenges and wanted to get better. As she began to work with Valley internist and geriatrician Bennett Leifer, MD, Janet immediately felt she was in excellent hands. As treatment continued, Janet was also connected to other Valley specialists as part of her care plan.

“I was lucky to have a great team of Valley doctors behind me throughout this journey,” she says. In a note to Dr. Leifer she exclaimed, “You not only helped to fix me up, but you actually created a better, healthier version of me than I was before.”

Janet felt strongly about giving back to Valley. Passionate about making a difference through philanthropy, Janet has included a bequest to The Valley Hospital Foundation in her will, established a charitable gift annuity, and committed to two campaign gifts in support of The Valley Hospital in Paramus in memory of her parents.

Janet explains that to set the next generation up for success, we need to lay the groundwork now for a better future. “My philanthropy not only helps to express my gratitude; it also helps to ensure that others in the community have the benefit of the excellent healthcare that I received,” Janet says. “Just as Dr. Leifer and my other Valley doctors made a commitment to me, it was so important to me to make a commitment to Valley.”