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Dixson's Legacy: $14.2M Fuels Local Charities
15 Sep
Summary
- Foundation receives largest ever bequest of over $14.2 million.
- Funds will support six local animal welfare and service charities.
- Marguerite Dixson's estate is distributing millions posthumously.
The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta is celebrating its largest-ever bequest, a remarkable sum exceeding $14.2 million originating from the estate of Marguerite Dixson. This generous endowment, finalized following Dixson's passing in 2023, is designated to perpetually support six charitable organizations within the region.
The significant funds will be distributed annually among beneficiaries including the Lethbridge and District Humane Society, Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association, Claresholm Animal Rescue Society, Calgary Humane Society, and Lethbridge St. John's Ambulance. These organizations provide essential services, particularly focusing on animal welfare and community support.
Marguerite Dixson, who lived with her family on Starline Farms east of Claresholm, structured her estate to leave a lasting positive impact. Officials from the recipient charities expressed profound gratitude, noting the bequest's transformative potential for their operations and programming, especially for those unable to afford services.
