In honour of our friend and colleague Luke Sheehan and his own battle with colon cancer, we are proud to introduce the Canadian Cancer Society as Willful’s Featured Charity for the month of May.
The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is dedicated to empowering Canadians in the fight against cancer. As the sole national charity supporting individuals with all types of cancer across Canada, they operate in over 70 communities and offer comprehensive assistance from diagnosis to survivorship.
With their commitment to funding impactful research and advocating for vital policy changes in cancer prevention, access, affordability, and support, the CCS continues to drive progress. And by providing top-tier cancer information, promoting prevention, and offering targeted support for patients, families, and caregivers, they strive to make a meaningful difference in all lives affected by cancer.
Leave a Legacy Gift to the Canadian Cancer Society
Wills aren't just about passing on your assets. They can be a powerful tool for long-lasting impact as well.
Leaving a legacy gift to organizations like the CCS is a meaningful way to give back and help fund groundbreaking cancer research, shape healthy public policies to prevent cancer and support those living with it, and provide education to Canadians about the disease.
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How Can Your Legacy Gift Help An Organization Like The Canadian Cancer Society?
Every three minutes, someone in Canada is diagnosed with cancer.
Your legacy gift can save and change lives by fuelling the most promising cancer research coast-to-coast and powering a compassionate, nationwide support system so no one faces cancer alone.
Legacy gifts form a vital financial foundation for many charities, allowing them to plan long-term projects that make a profound and lasting impact. By setting aside a portion of your estate for the CCS, you are joining a growing community that is changing the future for people affected by cancer.
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How Do I Leave a Legacy Gift for the Canadian Cancer Society?
Leaving a legacy gift is simpler than you might think! When creating your will with Willful, you can easily specify the CCS as a beneficiary, either as a percentage of your estate or as a specific cash amount.
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If you've already created your will with Willful but want to add a legacy gift to the CCS, you can simply update your will to include this gift. It's a straightforward process that carries a significant impact for years. If you need any help during the process, our expert support team is always available.
This May, join us in supporting the Canadian Cancer Society. When you leave a legacy gift to the CCS, you leave a thoughtful and generous way to help change the future of cancer forever.
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