Donor Spotlight: Doug Throckmorton
Doug Throckmorton and his late wife Doralee Delzell Throckmorton
Minnesota Orchestra supporter Doug Throckmorton shares these reflections on becoming a donor and Laureate Society member:
"After years of being a Minnesota Orchestra subscriber, and going through the shock of the lockout, I realized that my ticket purchase was only a start toward supporting the gift of our outstanding Orchestra in our community. Could I, retired, living on a church pension and Social Security, do more? My wife had loved the Orchestra and for many years, as her Alzheimer's worsened, we sat in the affordable seats, close to the stage, the better for her to see her favorite musicians. After her passing, I wanted to see her name listed in Showcase as a way of honoring how great a gift the Orchestra was to her. We also had a ritual of enjoying a mocha together. We might walk to the coffee shop or perhaps stop for a break while checking out local shops. Imagine my surprise to discover that continuing to, figuratively, "buy her a mocha" (four times five dollars and change per week) would accomplish that. As years have passed and retirement living has helped me simplify my understanding of the difference between needs and wants, I have found ways to increase my annual donation. In addition, my long-range financial planning is going to allow me to, one day, leave a legacy gift to benefit our Orchestra in our community for years to come."