There is no greater legacy than to benefit the health of your friends, family, neighbours and community.
The most common type of planned gift is a bequest made through a will. By including a gift in your will, you are helping to pay for new patient equipment not supported by the Ministry of Health, support patient-centered care, and fund new and innovative technology.
Bequests and other planned gifts create a strong future for your local healthcare system. And a planned gift through a bequest may serve to significantly reduce (by means of tax credits), the tax payable on your final income tax return. Knowledgeable experts can help you to determine the type of planned gift that is right for you – we highly recommend that you speak with expert financial and estate planners in making your decision.
Please share your intention to make a planned gift. It is a good idea to make your loved ones aware of your intentions to support the BCHS Foundation in your estate plans.
If you are considering gift planning, or if you have already included the BCHS Foundation in your estate plans, we encourage you to please let us know! Discussing future needs of healthcare at the BCHS may help you decide how our gift is to be used.
We would also like to appropriately recognize your thoughtful intention. Your name will be recognized along with others who have demonstrated their commitment to the local healthcare at the BCHS. You will receive updates on the programs and activities of the BCHS Foundation, as well as invitations to special events.
In consultation, you may designate a particular purpose for which your bequest is to be used (such as Patient Equipment).
For more information on making a bequest, or to let us know the BCHS Foundation is in your estate plans, please contact:
Kari Wilson, Executive Director BCHS Foundation at (519) 751-5544 ext. 5509 or email kari.wilson@bchsys.org
