WE GIVE TO … leave a legacy
why we give
anne and will smart, seattle, washington
of us hold a romantic idea of ‘the last best place,’” Will says, “but quality of life is primarily determined by our environment closer to home. Because of that, we can make a bigger impact for more people by focusing on land- scapes closer to or in urban centers.” As Will and Anne continue to en-
Seattle lawyer Will Smart loves being outdoors—fishing, hiking, and exploring wild country. His wife, Anne, a law-firm manager, grew up in Portland, Oregon. Like many natives of the Pacific Northwest, she relished the many happy hours she spent play- ing in public parks, hiking and skiing in the mountains, and swimming in local lakes. Today the couple live on Bainbridge
Island—where Anne enjoys garden- ing, raising chickens, and running on local trails. They consider them- selves fortunate to live close to nature. “We’re so lucky to be surrounded by parks and trails,” Anne says, “to have Puget Sound in the foreground with a backdrop of the Olympic Mountains.” To the Smarts, loving nature means
working to ensure that everyone can enjoy being outdoors. They serve on the Washington State Advisory Board of The Trust for Public Land and make regular donations. “We find great joy in our decision to help bring
nature into the lives of people who aren’t as lucky as we are,” says Will, the board’s chair. Recently, Will and Anne took
another step to champion outdoor access for others by making a legacy gift to The Trust for Public Land. By including this gift in their estate plan, they are extending their support for conservation well beyond their own lifetimes and helping make sure that the special places they love will be protected for others to enjoy. “It is critical to preserve shared places to ensure quality of life for future gen- erations,” Anne says. As they look to the future, the
Smarts are particularly concerned about preserving livable communities as an increasing number of people move to cities. They believe that The Trust for Public Land’s focus on creating parks and trails and conserv- ing the working lands that supply our food will help build healthy commu- nities where people can thrive. “All
rich their own lives with the beautiful landscape of the Pacific Northwest, they draw deep satisfaction from their partnership with The Trust for Public Land. Through their annual support and board service, they are helping build better communities today—and through their legacy gift, they can be confident that their love of the land will benefit others tomorrow.
To the Smarts, loving nature means working to ensure that everyone can enjoy being outdoors.
Landscapes like this are part of what makes Washington a great place to live.
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fiona margo photography
becky fishburn
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