{"id":1469,"date":"2024-05-01T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/?p=1469"},"modified":"2025-11-04T16:38:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T21:38:30","slug":"your-will-a-powerful-tool-for-change-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/en\/news\/your-will-a-powerful-tool-for-change-in-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Your will: A powerful tool for change in the world!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Want to be a driving force behind the latest medical breakthroughs? Want to sow the seeds of hope and leave something for the patients of tomorrow? It\u2019s easy! Legacy gifts are a simple way to have a long-lasting impact on a cause that\u2019s near and dear to you, all while staying within your means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be shocked to see how donating just 1% of your estate to the CHUM Foundation can power health research and innovation for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a legacy gift?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Legacy gifts are charitable bequests that you include in your estate and tax planning. They\u2019re a way to provide long-lasting support to your favourite cause, health. With a legacy donation, you can bequeath a specific amount, a certain percentage of your estate or what\u2019s left after your debts have been paid and your loved ones have got their inheritance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why plan a gift in your will?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you include a donation in your will, you\u2019re leaving a legacy that looks to the future and shows just how much you care. It\u2019s a way to embody your values and make your mark, while still providing for your loved ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a charitable gesture, it can also be quite advantageous. With a legacy gift, you are often able to give more for less, while easing the tax burden on your estate. As a result, you can usually make a bigger donation through a bequest than you would be able to during your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about other reasons why donors have chosen to make legacy gifts, check out this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Portrait_Citation_Page-Nouvelle-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1466\" style=\"width:180px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Portrait_Citation_Page-Nouvelle-2.png 200w, https:\/\/fondationduchum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Portrait_Citation_Page-Nouvelle-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe CHUM has been such an important part of my life and the lives of thousands of Quebecers. By supporting the CHUM and its Foundation, we\u2019re giving the CHUM\u2019s teams the resources they need to develop solutions for the challenges of tomorrow, today.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Caill\u00e9 Boss\u00e9, a CHUM patient who chose to leave a legacy gift to the CHUM Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making the ultimate commitment to a cause you hold dear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether your goal is to show your gratitude, help move research forward or encourage healthcare innovation at the CHUM, planning a donation for the CHUM Foundation in your will is a great way to help build a better future for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How can you make a long-lasting commitment to the CHUM while still providing for your loved ones? It\u2019s easier than you might think. The key is to make sure you\u2019re getting the best advice while thinking things through and planning your gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to be a driving force behind the latest medical breakthroughs? 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