Baxter Health Foundation Receives $270,000 Legacy Gift From the Trust of Peter Peitz to Support the Peitz Cancer Support House

Baxter Health Foundation is honored to announce the receipt of a transformative planned gift of $270,000 from the Peter Peitz Trust. This legacy gift will support the continued mission and vital services of the Peitz Cancer Support House, ensuring that individuals and families facing cancer receive the comfort, care, and hope they need for generations to come.

For more than 25 years, the Peitz Cancer Support House has served thousands of individuals and families throughout our community. Made possible through the vision and generosity of Peter and Jan Peitz, the Support House stands as a testament to their compassion and commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

"We are deeply grateful to Peter and Jan Peitz for helping bring this support house to fruition," Baxter Health Foundation’s Executive Director Sarah Edwards said. "Peter's incredibly thoughtful legacy gift ensures that these vital services will continue for generations to come. His generous spirit will live on through every life this Support House touches."

In tribute to Peter's lasting impact, a dedicated space within the Peitz Cancer Support House features his photograph as a permanent memorial — a reminder of the life, generosity, and legacy that made this mission possible.

The compassion and intentional generosity of Peter and Jan Peitz reflect a deep commitment to their community and to the hospital that serves it. Their gift is a legacy that will continue to touch countless lives.