Jun 23, 2015

AFE Establishes Memorial Tribute for Longtime MembersSource: American Floral Endowment

Ken Tagawa, former American Floral Endowment (AFE) trustee, established a memorial tribute for floral industry members Margaret (Peggy) Lynch Leider and her son Michael Leider, Jr.

Peggy passed away March 23; Michael passed away on May 24. Bost lost battles with cancer.

Jim Leider, husband of Peggy and father to Michael, was a past AFE chairman.

“Both Peggy and Michael have given a tremendous amount of support to the industry, side by side with Jim Leider. This is our way of honoring their legacy, by also allowing others to give back to the industry they love, in their names,” said Ken and Randy Tagawa. Ken Tagawa established the tribute with a $1,000 contribution and has donated an additional $2,000 to the fund.

To donate:
-Donations can be made online (www.endowment.org/donate/). Specify the donation is for the Peggy and Michael Leider Memorial Tribute in the “description” box.

-Donations can be mailed to:
American Floral Endowment
_ Peggy and Michael Leider Memorial Tribute
1601 Duke St.
Alexandria, VA 22314

For more information, visit www.endowment.org.