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Dear Friends,
My name is Marilyn and I have made the decision to leave a gift to the Health Sciences Centre Foundation in my will.
Well, that's half true.
I have indeed decided to leave a gift to the HSC Foundation in my will, but my name isn't Marilyn. When it comes to charitable giving, I choose to remain anonymous. That's just my way; my preference. And I am ever so grateful that the HSC Foundation's commitment to respecting my wishes is ironclad. I am a regular supporter of the Foundation. I trust the organization and I know that the donations I make today and the gift that will come from my estate- will be invested and targeted according to my wishes for the benefit of all Manitobans.
Through the gifts we all make-gifts of all sizes- we equip Health Sciences Centre with state-of- the-art technology, we help upgrade the hospital's facilities, and we support vital research that will enhance patient care for the long term. By funding excellence and innovation, HSC Foundation donors can help HSC attract and retain the best and brightest medical talent. That is vitally important for health care in Manitoba. We don't know what the future will hold for ourselves and for our loved ones. We do know, however, that by supporting the HSC Foundation with gifts in our wills, we can make sure that our hospital remains nimble, efective, and in a position to provide leading-edge care to everyone for many, many years to come. Leaving a gift in your will is a powerful way to enhance community well-being. To learn more about your legacy giving options at the HSC Foundation, I encourage you to contact Irma McKenzie, Director of Gift Planning, at 204-515-5624, or by email at imckenzie@hscfoundation.mb.ca. And if you have already named the HSC Foundation in your will, please let Irma know. I assure you that the Foundation will respect your request for anonymity.
Thank you for your consideration!
Sincerely,
Marilyn B.
Leaving a gift to the HSC Foundation in your will might offer significant tax benefits. Call Irma McKenzie at the HSC Foundation for additional insights, and always speak with your estate lawyer, accountant, and financial advisor for professional advice. Legacy givers come from all walks of life. Leaving a gift in your will is a way to express your values and have a meaningful and enduring impact on life in Manitoba.
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