Making a Will: A Life-affirming Act

Often, folks are hesitant to draft a Will. That’s understandable. Wills inevitably lead us to think about our own mortality. Let’s face it – death is an uncomfortable topic. For some, that discomfort prevents them from ever making a Will. This is unfortunate, because drafting a Will can be a rewarding, life-affirming experience.

The process of drafting a Will asks us to reflect on who and what are most important to us. We review our life story and take account of the moments that shaped us, the people who love us, and the principles that make us who we are. Our Wills are a lasting declaration of what mattered to us during our lives, and how we want to be remembered.

A Will celebrates, recognizes and protects what you hold dear. It is also a way of passing your values down to the next generation, particularly when you include a charitable gift to an organization close to your heart.

There are many reasons why our supporters choose to include a gift in their Will to Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation. Their reasons are all unique, but they have something in common - Royal Columbian Hospital was a significant part of their life story.

Often, the experiences patients and their family members have at our hospital are life changing. The birth of a child. A life-saving surgery. Kind and compassionate care for a loved one through an illness. These experiences move people to express gratitude and support future patients and families who come to our hospital in need of life-saving care. For them, their gift has much more to do with life than it does with death.

If you have left or are inspired to leave a gift in you Will to Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation, you have our warmest thanks. I would love to hear your story.

Catherine Cornish, CFRE
Director, Leadership and Legacy Giving
604-970-5931
catherine.cornish@fraserhealth.ca