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W ill changing the course of cancer be a part of your legacy? A gift in your will to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation is an investment in a future free of cancer. For Tracey Mazur, a gift in her will is a way to honour her family. As the last living member of her family, Tracey felt a huge responsibility to choose charities that were meaningful to her and honoured the memory of her loved ones. In preparation, she spent a lot of time researching charitable organizations to find those that aligned with her goals. "It makes me feel good to know that I have a part in creating a better future for Manitobans with cancer," said Tracey. "Finding better cancer treatments is something that is important to me. I've watched family members and friends battle cancer and sometimes their treatment hasn't changed in the last decade. I want to be a small part of finding a cure. I would encourage others to think about leaving a gift to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation in their will." Legacy gifts help provide services at CancerCare not eligible for govern- ment funding. Your gift will ensure Manitobans with cancer live longer and better lives due to the availability of new treatments and technology. A gift in your will perpetuates your values and beliefs and brings to life your desire to make a difference for others. There are several ways to make a lega- cy gift to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation • Make a gift in your will for a specific amount or property, or for a percentage of the residue of your estate • Designate CancerCare Manitoba Foundation as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, RRSP, or RRIF • Donate an existing life insurance policy Legacy Gifts Create a Strong Future for Cancer Research and Treatment in Manitoba WINNIPEG HUMANE SOCIETY THE WINNIPEG FOUNDATION L "They are more interested in what's hap- pening with community and the agencies who serve it," she says. In keeping with the trend of giving directly to causes or individuals through platforms like GoFundMe, Tate posits that increased engagement speaks to a more active donor base that encompasses different demo- graphics, whereas traditionally people might have seen a gift to The Winnipeg Foundation as the culmination of their philanthropic goals. "I foresee donors continuing to be en- gaged," she says. This engagement looks different depend- ing on the donor. "Some people want to know they've made a difference in the life of an individual," Tate notes, "while others want to know they are contributing to systemic change — there is a spectrum of what giving means." While the goals for individual donors may vary, every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. Continued from page 6 Some people want to know they've made a difference in the life of an individual." — Megan Tate, vice-president of community impact, The Winnipeg Foundation " 8 Manitoba

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