Miep Gies coined that phrase. She was an otherwise ordinary person who did an extraordinary thing by hiding Anne Frank’s family in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam.
Friends of liberty know this truth: A single light can be seen for miles in the darkness. Mackinac Center Legacy Society members turn on lights all over the nation by creating a legacy of freedom for future generations.
When you include the Mackinac Center in your will or estate plan, you automatically become a member of our Legacy Society. Your donation will help us push back against government overreach and advance the values you cherish.
Mackinac Center Legacy Society members shine a light in the darkness of the world today, giving a strong, clear voice to the voiceless and ensuring future generations will hear the vital message of liberty. As a member, you will stand secure in the knowledge that your bequest is advancing freedom and opportunity for all people, regardless of the challenges that arise.
The Mackinac Center also wants to thank you by turning a light on in your own life, through the select benefits offered to Legacy Society members. Benefits include:
The greatest benefit to being a member of our Legacy Society, however, will be the knowledge that you are helping to preserve the freedom we enjoy today for generations to come.
Thank you again. For more information about planned giving, please feel free to contact an advancement representative at 989-631-0900 or LegacySociety@mackinac.org.