Create a
Legacy of Care
Make a Will Week – October 4-10
Create a
Legacy of Care
Make a Will Week – October 4-10
With a gift in your Will you can help shape a future of better health for your community.
Some Now, More Later
For 49 years, NDHF has been helping the people of Central and North Vancouver Island leverage their personal philanthropy to make lasting impacts on the health of their community. This year, the Foundation received $2.3 million in legacy gifts, making a significant impact on initiatives from cancer care, to family physician spaces, to innovation in medical imaging.
A Legacy That Lives On
Legacy giving is a powerful way to support the future of healthcare on Central Vancouver Island for generations to come.
Read stories below on how these donors have made a lasting impact.
A gift in your Will can help you make an impact on the health of your community while reducing the tax burden on your estate.
A gift in your Will ensures that future generations have access to quality, specialized care right here on Central Vancouver Island, where patients can remain close to family and community during treatment.
Benefits of a Gift in Your Will
Control
Retain use of your assets during your lifetime.
Comfort
Reduce final taxes on your estate, benefitting your heirs.
Fulfilment
Create a lasting memorial for yourself or someone you love.
Peace of Mind
You can revise your Will at any time.
Your Options in Brief
Specific Bequest
A gift of specific property, securities, or cash.
Residual Bequest
What remains after taxes, administrative expenses, and your heirs have received their gifts.
Contingent Bequest
Takes effect only if a specified event occurs (e.g., if a spouse does not survive you).
We always recommend seeking estate advice from your lawyer or accountant
When speaking to your lawyer or financial advisor, here are the details you may need to know:
Full charity name: Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation
Address: 1200 Dufferin Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7
Charitable registration number: 11905 0672 RR0001
Society Act Certificate No.: S-13669
If you have questions, we are here to help you. Please get in touch with Cheryl Onciul at 250-755-7690 or email Cheryl.Onciul@islandhealth.ca. Please let us know if you’ve already made a legacy gift and haven’t told us yet. Then, we can work with you to ensure your gift does precisely what you want.