Make changing the course of cancer part of your story.
Jeannine Robert (centre) with sisters Edmée Lund and Rolande Melnic
A gift in your will to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation can help shape the future of cancer breakthroughs in our province.
When Jeannine and her late husband Gil felt that cancer was closing in on every side, they chose to turn their worry into action. Rather than allowing fear to define their days, they decided to create a legacy that would improve outcomes for people facing cancer in the years ahead. Jeannine and Gil were long-time entrepreneurs and proud business owners since 1974. Married for 60 years, they built both a thriving business and a strong partnership rooted in resilience and hard work. When Gil was diagnosed with prostate cancer, it marked a profound shift in the life they had created together. Over
time, his cancer progressed to his bones, and sadly, he passed away in April 2020. Cancer was not new to their family. Several other relatives were also navigating their own personal journeys. Faced with these realities, Gil and Jeannine sat down soon after his diagnosis to talk about their community and how they could transform their feelings of helplessness into something meaningful. From that conversation came a powerful decision to leave a gift in their will to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. For Jeannine, family has always been at the heart of every decision. She and Gil are the proud parents of three daughters,
grandparents to six grandchildren, and great grandparents to six great grandchildren. The growing family is a source of immense pride and joy, and it strengthened their resolve to make a difference. They wanted their children and grandchildren to see that even in the face of illness, it is possible to respond with generosity and hope. “Cancer can leave you feeling powerless at times. Leaving a gift in my will helped me feel like I was contributing to something bigger, a small part of the fight against cancer,” said Jeannine. “My hope is that it helps others live longer, healthier lives. It is a decision that truly feels good.”
Your Impact Your decision to include a gift in your will to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation will have a profound impact. You will support: • A state-of-the-art cancer research centre operated by clinical and research talent from across the world. • The very best physical and emotional support and care for Manitobans affected by cancer. We would welcome the opportunity to connect with you. It would be a privilege to discuss your considerations, answer questions and help to ensure that you have everything you need as you make this important decision.
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To learn more about planning your gift, please call Monique Gauthier, Development Manager at 204-927-5433 , or email mgauthier8@cancercare.mb.ca ON1160-675 McDermot Ave., WPG, MB R3E 0V9 cancercarefdn.mb.ca
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