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October is many things, spooky season, pumpkin spice latte everything, but for us the most important date in October is Make a Will Week. It’s a week to remember and prioritize that a Will is not only about planning for the people you love. It can also be a powerful way to shape the future of the community you care about.
At NDHF, we see the lasting impact of legacy giving every day.
Impact felt from people like Allan McKenzie, whose gift in his Will is designated in support of the future Cardiac Catheterization Lab for Central Vancouver Island. Allan describes his approach simply: “some now, more later.” His generosity has already helped build momentum for a project that will transform cardiac care in our region.
Impact from the Estate of Michael Wansink, whose legacy gift has transformed care in Oceanside. Michael’s generous bequest is supporting the new Family Medicine Clinic at Oceanside Health Centre, the Primrose Medical Centre and enhancements at Trillium Lodge - investments that will benefit patients and families for years to come.
These are two very different gifts, but they share something important: a belief that the care we build today can be a gift to generations we may never meet. If you are updating your Will this October, we’d love to have a conversation about the legacy you want to leave, and how your thoughtful gift can also reduce the tax burden on your estate. Every legacy gift has an extraordinary impact on health care now and for future generations.
Thank you for helping us build a healthier future together.
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