By leaving a bequest to the Childhood Cancer Association in your Will, you will ensure vital services and support continue well into the future.
How will your bequest assist
Services and support requiring ongoing funding include: (not all services listed)
· Free accommodation for country families
· Free respite accommodation for all families
· Family Support Programs, including the Hospital Visitation Program & SIBS (Super Important Brothers & Sisters) Program
· Bereavement support, including support groups for siblings, parents & grandparents
· Financial Assistance
· Educational Assistance through the Home Tutor Scheme & Garrick Scholarship Fund
Types of bequests
A bequest can take many different forms, some of which include:
· A specific sum of money or an item bequeathed to the charity
· The residue or a percentage of an estate
· A life insurance or superannuation policy
· Your whole estate, whereby you bequeath all your assets to the charity.
Example of bequest wording
An example of bequest wording is set out below, but should be only used as a guide for you and your solicitor. The exact wording will depend on the type of bequest you wish to make.
"I .............................. give and bequeath Childhood Cancer Association Inc., Level 1/55 King William Road, North Adelaide SA 5006: The sum of $...........(cash) and/or ........% of my total estate, free from the payment of debts, funeral and testamentary expenses and any duties payable in respect of my estate, and declare that the receipt of the General Manager or other proper officer of the Childhood Cancer Association Inc. shall be sufficient discharge to my Executors in respect thereof".
In order to leave a bequest, please contact your solicitor or advisor to ensure that you discuss the optimal way for you to make a donation of this kind.
If you are preparing your own Will, the Childhood Cancer Association is a member of Charity Wills - a free online Will service. To use this service please visit www.charitywills.net.au
Further information
For further information about including Childhood Cancer Association in your Will, please contact:
Cath O'Loughlin, General Manager
