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Caring for Liberty's Own
For more than 20 years, Dr. Gregg Albers has been helping Liberty University students heal from their minor illnesses and injuries. But he's not just concerned about the students; he wants the entire university to continue to thrive as an institution that provides the highest quality Christian education available. More on Caring for Liberty's Own >>.

Cheering on Champions
When you talk to Larry and Shirley Barrett, it is clear they love Liberty! They were first introduced to Jerry Falwell and Liberty University through The Old-Time Gospel Hour. More on Cheering on Champions >>.

A Heart for Youth
When you talk to Ralph and Joan Campbell several things are immediately evident. More on A Heart for Youth >>.

Fond Memories
Meet Mrs. Ruth Dunlap. Ruth is a wonderful, Christian lady who has been a faithful Faith Partner for 20 years. She and her husband, Lowell, first saw Dr. Jerry Falwell on The Old Time Gospel Hour and wanted to help him continue his television ministry and build Liberty University. More on Fond Memories >>.

Fulfilling A Dream
Many years ago, Jim Fincher and his wife made the decision that one day, they would give back to the Lord what they had been given. More on Fulfilling A Dream >>.

A Caring Spirit
Cindy Goodrich is a special lady. She has served as a registered nurse for 32 years ... and for the last 12, has considered it a privilege to teach in the Liberty University School of Nursing. More on A Caring Spirit >>.

Believing in the Vision
Mike Bradshaw, a real estate investor, and his wife Tonia live in Frisco, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. Though they have never been to Liberty Mountain, they have become partners in the ministry and share in the same vision of Liberty University founder Dr. Jerry Falwell. More on Believing in the Vision >>.

History in the Making
Dr. Cline Hall has taught at Liberty University since 1977. As one of the school's long-time history professors, he has spent much of his life looking back into our country's past. More on History in the Making >>.

Investing in the Lives of Students
Over the years God has supplied some very special friends to help Dr. Falwell fulfill his God-granted calling. Praying friends who promised to lift the ministry before the Lord, in the good times and bad. More on Investing in the Lives of Students >>.

A Partner in Ministry
"It is a great ministry all around, there are a lot of different areas to support, so anyone can find an area where they want to help," says Mike Martin of Jerry Falwell Ministries and Liberty University. More on A Partner in Ministry >>.

Learning to be a Good Steward
When William Mausolf heard Jerry Falwell speak at his home church in Richmond, Virginia in the late 70s, he liked what the man had to say. And when He learned about Liberty University, he felt the young school was very much like a Christian school should be. More on Learning to be a Good Steward >>.

Right on Track
Mr. and Mrs. Forrest McIntyre are good Christian people with strong, godly principles. And they believe in Liberty University and what is happening here to train "Champions for Christ." More on Right on Track >>.

Counting Her Blessings
When you talk to Hilda Nordenson, one thing is perfectly clear, she loves Jesus... and she believes He is coming back soon! Hilda says, "Everything I have is His, so I want to give back to His work from what He has given me." More on Counting Her Blessings >>.

Professors Loyal to Liberty
For Karen and Leonard Parker, their everyday jobs are their ministry. As professors at Liberty University's School of Education, they want their years of hard work to continue, even after they have gone on to be with the Lord. More on Professors Loyal to Liberty >>.

Legacy Society, not Softball Trophies, His Proudest Achievement
Although Dwayne Kamphuis has a roomful of trophies attesting to his widespread fame as a softball pitching ace, he says his proudest achievement was his recent induction into The Jerry Falwell Legacy Society. More on Legacy Society, not Softball Trophies, His Proudest Achievement >>.

Sold on Liberty
Rabine's first connection with Liberty was through his father, Dr. E. F. Rabine, a pastor who was a friend of the late Dr. Jerry Falwell. "He and mom supported them back when he [Falwell] first started the Old-Time Gospel Hour," he said. More on Sold on Liberty >>.

Seminary Professor Looks to the Future
Dr. Frank Schmitt, a Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary professor, and his wife Bobbie recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. It's at this point that many people begin to make financial plans for their future - and well beyond. More on Seminary Professor Looks to the Future >>.

Made Up His Own Mind
Charles Stone believes in giving. He also believes in helping young people receive a Christian education. Because the Lord has blessed him financially, Charles is dedicated to helping Liberty University grow and move into the future, training more "Champions for Christ" than ever before. More on Made Up His Own Mind >>.

Heart is in Lynchburg
Pauline Van Meter loves Lynchburg, Virginia! In fact, she says, "I live in Kentucky, but my heart is in Lynchburg!" Why does she love Lynchburg so much? Because of Jerry Falwell and Liberty University. More on Heart is in Lynchburg >>.

Serving the Liberty Family
Dr. Lew Weider and his wife Cheryl call Liberty University "home." More on Serving the Liberty Family >>.

Faith and Confidence in Liberty Inspires Giving
Back in their traveling days, when their motor home took them on cross-country adventures, Mary and Robert Maier of Little Rock, Arkansas, made a stop in Lynchburg. More on Faith and Confidence in Liberty Inspires Giving >>.

Committed to Each Other and to the Lord's Work
The Rev. Bill Stevens, 88, and his wife Sylvia, 84, are part of this country's active senior population. They volunteer in their Pompano Beach, Florida, retirement community and faithfully attend Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. More on Committed to Each Other and to the Lord's Work >>.

Former Educator Gives LU High Marks
Roy and Vela Gwin love Central California, their home for more than 30 years. "We love the sunshine," Vela says. But even out on the West Coast, they keep strong ties with Liberty University. More on Former Educator Gives LU High Marks >>.

* These donor stories are for illustrative purposes. Each story is based on an actual gift case or a combination of cases. The pictures and names may be representative of the actual donors who were involved in either the cases or a combination of cases.