Give | Spring 2024

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Spring 2024

Building a stronger community Volunteering will help build a legacy for tomorrow. PAGE 10

Spring 2024

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Manitobans are incredibly generous at heart. Manitoba has so many institutions and organizations worthy of support. Individuals in our province are generous with their time and wealth. Because there are so many options from which to choose, The Free Press created Give Manitoba magazine to inform us further. In this issue, you’ll discover stories about volunteering, endowments, planned donations and more. The cover of this magazine was chosen to reflect a theme of creating a better world for our children and grandchildren. Some Manitobans give to create a legacy meant to give back to support educational healthcare institutions that have helped them along the way. Still more care deeply about specific causes such as the safe treatment of animals or assisting others in building a home for those who need a bit of assistance. Whether you give to build a legacy that will last the test of time or volunteer to help lift a beloved organization’s burden, the result is the same, you’re doing what Manitobans do best — give.

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Your support will: • Unlock the mysteries of childhood diseases • Build places of hope and healing • Purchase specialized medical equipment • Support Child Health programs Give Better Futures to sick and injured kids. That’s the power of your legacy gift. For a confidential discussion on how your legacy can help, contact 204-594-5337 or cnodrick@goodbear.ca Let’s make anything possible. You have the power to ensure a brighter future for kids in Manitoba. The gift of a future

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE JOY OF GIVING: PROFESSIONAL PHILANTHROPY IN MANITOBA The Association of Fundraising Professionals helps guide your gift page 6 BUILDING COMMUNITY- SUPPORTING RELATIONSHIPS ONE HOUR AT A TIME Volunteer Manitoba matches change-makers with opportunities page 10

EVERYTHING YOU DIDN’T KNOW - BUT WANTED TO - ABOUT ENDOWMENT FUNDS Fund a savings account for the community through The Winnipeg Foundation page 14 A JOURNEY OF EDUCATION, LOVE, AND LEGACY Honouring an educator’s legacy through a University of Manitoba scholarship page 18

GIFTS IN WILLS CREATE A STRONG FUTURE FOR CANCER TREATMENT AND RESEARCH IN MANITOBA Compassion funds treatments and technology at CancerCare Manitoba page 20

Let us celebrate you . Join the Founders’ Circle today and your planned gift will ensure that Royal MTC will be a home for artists and arts lovers for generations. We look forward to recognizing and celebrating your generosity, foresight, and commitment to Royal MTC’s future starting today.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Contact Brendan at 204 954 6412 or bmckeen@royalmtc.ca

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ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS

The Joy of Giving: PROFESSIONAL PHILANTHROPY IN MANITOBA

BY AARON EPP

W hen it comes to That’s what Karen Fowler, president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals — Manitoba Chapter (AFP Manitoba), wants you to know. “We all pay taxes, and our taxes go to support social services and other benefits we enjoy as Canadians,” Fowler says. “But the money only goes so far. With the help of charities, we’re able to make a bigger impact on all Canadians.” When she was a child, Fowler philanthropy, every dollar makes a difference. never imagined pursuing a career as a professional fundraiser—those kinds of jobs didn’t exist at the time. But 25 years ago, she got her start in the field doing database entry at a hospital foundation. “That first job was just a job, but I think it was exciting to see the impact donors could have at an organization like a hospital through their giving,” Fowler says. “That’s what led me to stay in the profession.” After working at five or six

different organizations, today, she is the president and chief executive officer of the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation. One of the discoveries Fowler has made through being a fundraiser is that relationship-building is a key part of her role. “I build and maintain trust and accountability with donors at every level of giving,” she says. “Trust and accountability from donors are what allow a charitable organization to succeed.” In her role with AFP Manitoba,

in terms of helping fundraising professionals and advocating for fundraising as a valuable part of our society.” Last year, the Charity Insights Canada Project at Carleton University in Ottawa reported that the Canadian charitable sector employs 10 percent of the country’s full-time workforce and accounts for 8.3 percent of the country’s gross domestic product. “It would be fair to say that all charities in Manitoba would continue

to exist without professional fundraisers,” Fowler says, “but

Fowler helps the association bring together individuals and organizations that serve their communities in many ways. Members participate in

without fundraisers, charities would have less capacity to achieve their missions.” Over the last 25 years, Fowler has seen time and time again the difference that donors make. “A good example nowadays might be in terms of a piece of equipment involved in patient care,” she says. “That equipment often needs staff to operate it. The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority can often provide the staffing and the operating funds needed to run a certain piece of equipment, but foundation donors

professional development activities, certification training and education, networking opportunities, and recognition events like the Manitoba Philanthropy Awards. “Part of our mission is to advocate for fundraising as a profession,” Fowler says. “We certainly do not represent all charitable organizations in Manitoba, but we advocate for all organizations

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“For most people, it’s the joy that comes from knowing they had an impact on other people’s lives and that they’re making an impact on the present and the future.” — Karen Fowler,

president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Photo by Kelly Morton Photography

can help by purchasing the equipment.”

philanthropy is alive and well in the community. “When someone makes a charitable donation, my hope is always that it brings the giver joy,” she says. “You do get a tax receipt, but the tax receipt isn’t the most important part of the gift. For most people, it’s the joy that comes from knowing they had an impact on other people’s lives and that they’re making an impact on the present and the future.”

According to Statistics Canada, Manitoba was the most charitable province in Canada in 2022: Just under one in five tax filers (19.3 percent) declared a donation on their tax form that year, with a median donation of $590. These donations were equal to a value equivalent to nation- leading 1.0 percent of total income. That shows Fowler that

Manitoba was the most charitable province in Canada in 2022: Just under one in five tax filers (19.3 percent) declared a donation on their tax form that year, with a median donation of $590. STATISTICS CANADA

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MANITOBA

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY A MESSAGE FROM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MANITOBA’S CEO, JAMIE HALL

key ceremonies where with hard work and an attractive mortgage from Habitat Manitoba, these families have been able to purchase an affordable, energy efficient, well-built house that meets their needs. But there is another dimension to my new role that continually inspires me - generosity. Of course I knew it was there, but this job has allowed me to see the depth and breadth of the generosity of Manitobans. And it is truly inspiring.

insulation, drywall and the list goes on. And of course, the gift of funding from individuals, families, businesses and corporations. From those who have much to those who have little, the willingness to give to our cause is truly inspiring. In recent months, Statistics Canada, once again announced that Manitoba was the most generous province in the country, giving more per capita than any other Canadian province. This is part of who we are and I think that it is also contagious. In these pages, you will find many worthy causes in our province. And if you look a little further you will find many more that aren’t in this publication. I have learned that my role is not to compete for a slice of the charitable pie. Rather, my role is to share the vision and passion of our Habitat for Humanity community here in Manitoba and respectfully ask you to consider being a part of it. I encourage you to embrace your inner Manitoban and find a way to support the causes that are important for you. And for some of you, who embrace the vision of creating generational change for children by enabling the ownership of safe, affordable homes – welcome, we have a place for you.

Habitat Manitoba receives this generosity in so many way. The donation of time, by over 2,000

volunteers on our construction sites, but also through committees, events, and programs, where our volunteers work, often unseen – not expecting a reward, but only the joy of having given back in some way. Included in this donation of time are the trades industry, who consistently go above and beyond to provide their services often at a lower-than-market rate through gifts, goods or material. Our ReStores, which divert over 3 million pounds per year from our landfills, but more importantly, provide a place where residents and businesses alike can donate building materials, furniture and much more for the benefit of our Habitat Manitoba programs. A special shout out to the many businesses that consistently donate new material to both our ReStore and to the construction of building new homes, many exceeding $100,000 each year. Countertops, appliances,

W hen I started in the role as CEO in July of 2023, I was most looking forward to connecting with Habitat partner families; working alongside them and serving them. I have watched how the dream of homeownership has come true for families that may not have even dared dream that they could own a house. I have attended multiple Jamie Hall, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Manitoba. Submitted photo

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Through Habitat for Humanity Manitoba’s affordable homeownership program, we offer families a hand up, empowering them to build strength, stability and self-reliance. We are honoured to play a part in transforming lives for parents and children for decades to come. Your generous support directly impacts the number of families we serve and the homes we can build each year in Manitoba. Find out how you can help make a difference in the life of a Habitat Partner family today.

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Your Legacy Can Support the Future of Care in Manitoba Your legacy gift will make a difference as we strive to support the unique services that only Misericordia offers to Manitobans. From the Eye Care Centre of Excellence to Health Links – Info Santé to the Sleep Disorder Centre , your support today, and in the future, makes a tremendous impact on

the lives of residents, patients, and all those who walk through Misericordia’s doors.

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VOLUNTEER MANITOBA

BUILDING COMMUNITY-SUPPORTING RELATIONSHIPS One Hour at a Time BY KRISTIN MARAND

V olunteer Manitoba (VM) is the volunteer hub for the province of Manitoba, connecting people with volunteer opportunities and supporting the non-profit sector in volunteer recruitment efforts. Volunteering came to a virtual standstill during the pandemic, and many organizations are slowly rebuilding their base. Circumstances have changed over the past several years, and Volunteer Manitoba is adapting and answering the call to match eager change-makers with the many opportunities available. Volunteermanitoba.ca is a dynamic resource for volunteer listings that sees significant monthly traffic. The organization also facilitates volunteer recruitment through community events and outreach across the province year-round.

Presentations to community groups, post-secondary institutions, and high schools highlight the benefits of volunteerism, encourage people to get involved, and support them with guidance and options. “Our youth program is intertwined with our outreach because we engage a lot with high school and middle school students,” explains executive director Ashley Seymour. "We try to share the value and the benefits of volunteerism with those folks at a young age and the importance of getting involved in their community. The younger generation is genuinely interested in having an impact on a specific community, so they are more interested in getting engaged if they can see a direct impact as a result of the time they’ve given.” Seymour says that across

Canada, approximately 60% of organizations still need to catch up to their pre-pandemic volunteer levels and continue to struggle. The demographic that historically was the most giving of their time was older adults, retirees, and seniors, but that group has been slow to return to their previous habits. She's also noticed that people value their time differently and are likelier to give an hour or two instead of committing to longer volunteer shifts. “There's certainly a need to reengage and recruit volunteers.

We're not where we would like to be here in Manitoba. We're starting to see a slight improvement, but Volunteer Manitoba has undertaken a few initiatives to support the sector's recovery.”

“Our youth program is intertwined with our outreach because we engage a lot with high school and middle school students.”

— Ashley Seymour, executive director of Volunteer Manitoba. Submitted photo

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One such initiative was the recent city-wide volunteer recruitment fair, the first to bring over 60 non-profits together. The idea was to get as many people as possible to the same place to learn about volunteerism, to talk with people directly, and have them sign up on the spot. VM hopes to make the event an annual occurrence. The organization also hosted its 40th annual volunteer recognition awards in mid-April.

is stepping up to create mentorship opportunities to support passing on generational knowledge and working on changing the perception of being on a board, trying to recruit younger folks, the working professional, to offer their skills and their time to an organization as opposed to boots on the ground type volunteerism.” She says there's a misconception that board membership is only for older adults well-established in their careers. However, organizations are eager to recruit younger professionals with different lived experiences. VM’s Board Connect program acts as a matchmaker between individuals and boards looking to recruit. They also offer a workshop on the roles and responsibilities of board membership so that people can understand what they're getting into and the legalities. Seymour says they’ve also been working with organizations to reimagine their volunteer roles. "Recently, we've been exploring more social media and email marketing- based workshops that seem to be a big trend right now and a big need for the sector," says Seymour. "The skill sets have shifted significantly as well. With the pandemic, technology has changed significantly. It plays such a huge role in our lives now, so many organizations are looking for support to be online to keep their social media relevance current and updated."

“It's so important to recognize the time people have put into building such strong, vibrant communities across our province. Their hard work has not gone unnoticed.

We’re also hoping that it energizes and inspires other people to get

involved in the community and see the impact that it's had on different communities,” Seymour says. In addition to promoting volunteerism, VM supports the non-profit sector through training and professional development. It offers public workshops as

well as private or custom workshops specific to an organization. The workshops focus on three key areas: board governance, volunteer management, and general capacity building. “There's a lot of turnover and vacancies in volunteer management positions and at the board level right now, and that's a significant need, too. Volunteer Manitoba

To find a volunteer opportunity or training or learn more, visit volunteermanitoba.ca.

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THE WINNIPEG FOUNDATION

EVERYTHING YOU DIDN’T KNOW - BUT WANTED TO - ABOUT Endowment Funds W hen you work at a community foundation, you quickly recognize a ‘glazed-over' look when you try to explain endowments to

someone who doesn't work with them daily. It's understandable—and a challenge! The Winnipeg Foundation, helps get people excited about what their generosity can do for our community through an endowment fund. Hopefully, this article will answer some of your burning questions about endowments. An endowment fund is a type of fund that many community foundations and other charities offer to donors. It's a kind of 'savings account' for your community. But let's not confuse an endowment fund with banking—they are so much more! Because of generations of generous donors, endowment funds have a huge impact on our community. Through the endowment fund model, gifts to an endowment fund are never spent—they are invested, and the interest earned is what is available to grant each year. Gifts to endowment funds are pooled together, which strengthens the investment and creates effective returns for grant-making. When The Winnipeg Foundation uses the tagline 'For Good. Forever.' it reflects that your gift will support the community (for good) in perpetuity (forever).

LuAnn Lovlin,vice president of Communications and Marketing. Submitted photo

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The bulk of The Winnipeg Foundation's funds during its first 75 years were created by legacy gifts— people leaving a gift in their will—and most were directed to the Community Fund. Through the Community Fund, donors trust that the foundation knows where support is needed most in the community today, and in a future they will never see. During recent decades, more and more donors have chosen to be involved in their generosity plans while living. As a result, fund types that give donors more options and opportunities are also very popular. Under the umbrella of ‘endowment funds’, there are options for a donor about what kind of endowment fund they may want, depending on their goals and/or areas of interest. Some donors have very detailed plans about a specific charity or charities they may want to support each year with the granting dollars available from their fund. For example, a donor might suggest, "I want my fund to support the YM/YWCA every year." This is done through a 'designated

fund.' Very specific. At the other end of the spectrum, a donor may want to consider a range of granting options for their fund each year. They may want to learn from the foundation about where their support would be most effective and what the pressing community needs are. This type of endowment fund is called a donor- advised fund. With this type of fund, donors are involved in selecting where their grants will go each year— based on their interests. These are just two examples of the many types of fund options available to donors who want to create their own fund. Another opportunity for donors under the endowment fund umbrella is called the Community Fund, as mentioned above. This fund is available to everyone—and often appeals to those who may not want to start their own endowment fund but want to support the community overall—through The Winnipeg Foundation. The Community Fund receives gifts of all sizes, and this fund allows the foundation to

respond in a timely way to pressing community needs. There remains a general misconception that endowment funds and The Winnipeg Foundation are only for people with great wealth and resources. Nothing could be further from the truth. There are so many options available for everyone’s generosity goals and aspirations! Many families—including their next generations—are creating family legacies through the endowment fund model. Many school alumnae are doing the same by creating scholarship endowment funds. Community groups, friends and neighbours, and all sorts of self- organized groups have recognized the value in the model and are working together to give back to their community through endowment funds at The Winnipeg Foundation. There are many options and great opportunities to help make our city a better place when we work together. Endowments help ensure ‘a Winnipeg where community life flourishes for all.’

The Winnipeg Foundation is Canada’s first community foundation. Founded in 1921, it is part of an international network of community foundations, including more than 200 in Canada. In 2023, it granted more than $85.6 million back to the community.

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UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA

A journey OF EDUCATION, LOVE, AND LEGACY

“Becoming a planned giving donor is an opportunity to give back to the university and help deserving students.” — Rick Zillman

Rick and Paulina Zillman

F rom student to staff, from love to legacy, Rick Zillman’s life has been deeply intertwined with the University of Manitoba. Raised in Winnipeg’s Silver Heights neighbourhood, Rick enrolled in the Faculty of Science in 1964, propelled by a scholarship and his parents’ encouragement. The first member of his family to attend university, Rick was a devoted student. He completed his Bachelor of Science in 1968 and began working as a lab technician in the Department of Plant Science. It was there that he met and fell in love with Paulina, a Ph.D. student whom he would marry in 1972. After obtaining a Master of Science in cereal chemistry from UM, Rick continued with the department, spending his career as a research associate. Paulina, meanwhile, was a high school teacher for 37 years. She taught biology and math at St. Norbert Collegiate, then

Mandarin Chinese at Vincent Massey Collegiate. “Her career lasted so long because her students and colleagues genuinely liked and respected her,” Rick says. Sadly, after 48 years of marriage, Paulina passed away in 2020. To carry on her legacy of helping students, Rick decided to make a planned gift to UM, which will fund a scholarship in her name. The Miaw Jin Scholarship is an entrance scholarship for graduates of St. Norbert Collegiate and Vincent Massey Collegiate—the schools where she shaped hundreds of young minds during her teaching career. It was given out for the first time ahead of the 2023-24 school year and supported by the planned gift, carrying on Paulina’s legacy as a committed educator to a new generation of students. “This scholarship is the ideal legacy for her. She was such a dedicated teacher and always encouraged her

students to keep on learning,” Rick says. In addition to facilitating access to higher education, scholarships had an incredible personal impact on Rick and Paulina’s relationship: had it not been for a scholarship, they may never have crossed paths. “She was awarded a National Research Council Scholarship herself, which enabled her to come to Canada from Taiwan to continue her studies in horticulture at the University of Saskatchewan, and ultimately for us to meet at the University of Manitoba,” he says. Last year marked the 140th anniversary of the Isbister Legacy Society, a society comprised of planned giving donors at UM. Currently, the Society recognizes more than 700 individuals who have set up a gift to UM. Becoming a planned giving donor, Rick says, is an opportunity to give back to the university and help deserving students.

To find out more about planned giving at the University of Manitoba, please visit umanitoba.ca/giving/plan-your-legacy.

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Become an Isbister Legacy Society member like Rick Zillman, who honoured his wife Paulina with a planned gift. “A planned gift to UM is the ideal legacy for her. She was such a dedicated teacher and always encouraged her students to keep on learning.”

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THE GRACE HOSPITAL

THE GRACE HOSPITAL – a foundation for patient care

patients, the patient book cart, and so much more. Naturally, in order to provide this superior level of care, other numbers matter too – costs. These are just a few of the enhancements that the Foundation fundraised for and contributed to: $3 million to renovate and expand the diagnostic imaging department; $250,000 to add echocardiogram services; $650,000 to support staff resources and patient care needs during the COVID-19 pandemic; $6 million to build a new emergency department and MRI suite and $2.5 million to build Grace Hospice. Clearly, the need is great. Thankfully, so is the support from our community. This year, we are truly grateful to the Kothari Group for their extraordinary commitment to our facility. They have matched all donations from our Seeds of Hope campaign and Grace Hospital Day up to $100,000. Every contribution - no matter how small - helps. There are several ways to show support for our patients’ quality of care, research, staff, and all the efforts the Grace Hospital offers. You may contribute to a specific campaign, set up a gift in memoriam, or even arrange to donate monthly (and choose specifically what you would prefer to support). If you are unable to attend events or donate, you can still assist the Grace by spreading the word about Grace Hospital Foundation and encouraging others to get involved. Whichever way you choose to support the Grace Hospital, know that your generosity is truly appreciated.

From left to right: Manuel Ortega, Jon Einarson, Vanessa Cardinal, Leah Johnston, Yvonne Dubé. Photo by Kelly Allison Photography

T he Grace Hospital has been serving the community since 1904. Although its role has changed over the years, the hospital has always been there for those in need of care. In 2016, Grace Hospital became one of Winnipeg’s three acute care sites. Its 24-hour emergency department offers patient care – including emergency surgery - around the clock. Funded largely by the Grace Hospital Foundation, donors, and the community, numerous necessary upgrades were made to support this expanded mandate. Each year, Grace Hospital Foundation raises vital funds for patient care and hospital upgrades that are otherwise not funded by the government. Fundraising

events, such as Grace Hospital Day, the bocce ball tournament, the annual Grace Gala, and the Tree of Life winter celebration, are key to reaching the foundation’s goals. These events are also our way of saying thank you to our donors and community for their ongoing support. Numbers matter when it comes to fundraising. Each year, the Grace Hospital provides over 11,000 surgical procedures, 45,000 emergency department visits, 6,500 inpatient admissions, 25,000 clinic visits, 17,000 CT scans, 7,000 MRIs, and 36,000 x-rays. This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to how the Grace Hospital cares for Winnipeggers. They also offer ongoing support for staff, special equipment, and patient care programs such as pet therapy, newspapers for

To learn more about how the Grace Hospital positively impacts our community, subscribe to our mailing list. To donate, please go to https://www.gracehospitalfoundation.ca/general-donations/.

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Intensive Care, Critical Need

Your support will help us create a much larger, state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for our community and city.

Help us build a new Intensive Care Unit at Grace Hospital.

THE NEXT STEP IN BUILDING OUR CAMPUS OF CARE The “Intensive Care, Critical Need” campaign is the next step in Grace Hospital’s plan to expand its services, and deliver the highest standard of care, as one of the three designated acute care facilities in Manitoba.

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CANCERCARE MANITOBA FOUNDATION

GIFTS IN WILLS CREATE A STRONG FUTURE FOR CANCER TREATMENT AND RESEARCH IN MANITOBA C orinne Hayden decided to make a legacy gift to honour her parents’ memory and the compassionate care they received as they each others, so we chose to leave the largest gift to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation in addition to other gifts to charities that are meaningful to us.”

battled cancer. “The doctors and nurses were so caring and compassionate towards my family. They were so understanding of what we were going through as my mother battled liver cancer and my father, prostate cancer,” said Corinne. “At their passing, and to mark every year after, I donated to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, then eventually also became a monthly donor.” As the executrix of her parents’ wills, Corinne knows the importance of ensuring that her will reflects the values that are important to her. “My husband and I talked about how this disease affects so many

Unfortunately, Corinne’s experiences with cancer didn’t end with her parents. In 2013, Corrine’s brother passed away from a rare blood cancer and Corinne was diagnosed with leukemia. These experiences highlighted even more the impact her gift could have. “I feel very blessed to be able to leave a legacy to others to help them through their cancer journey. Hopefully, my ‘dollar’ may be the one that finds a cure. One of the best things about giving to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation is that all the money stays in the province, so I know I am helping my family and friends.”

“I feel very blessed to be able to leave a legacy to others to help them through their cancer journey.” — Corinne Hayden

A gift in your will can shape the future of cancer breakthroughs. Including a gift in your will to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation is an investment in a future free of cancer while improving treatment and outcomes today. Including CancerCare Manitoba Foundation in your legacy planning is an investment in a future free of cancer while improving treatment and outcomes today. You can feel good knowing your gift remains in Manitoba ensuring your family, friends and neighbours are receiving advanced care in their own communities. Your gift will have a profound impact on families and will support local cancer research, clinical Your gift will have a profound impact on families and will support local cancer research, clinical trials, advanced equipment and facilities, prevention and improved patient outcomes. trials, advanced equipment and facilities, prevention and improved patient outcomes. Will Changing the Course of Cancer be Part of Your Legacy? You can feel good knowing your gifts remain in Manitoba ensuring your family, friends and neighbours are receiving advanced care in their own communities.

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Donors who make gifts in their wills ensure Manitobans with cancer live longer and better lives due to the availability of new treatments and technology. Your decision to include CancerCare Manitoba Foundation in your estate plans will have a profound impact on Manitobans and their families facing a cancer diagnosis. By making a gift in your will, you support: • A state-of-the-art cancer research centre operated by clinical and research specialists from across the world • A robust clinical trials program • The very best possible physical and emotional support and care for Manitobans affected by cancer and their families Interested in getting started? To learn more about planning your gift to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, please call Monique Gauthier, Development Manager at 204-927-5433, or email mgauthier8@cancercare.mb.ca. Together, we can create a world without cancer.

Leave a Legacy Your bequest will make a lasting impact on the lives of our students at The University of Winnipeg and The University of Winnipeg Collegiate.

Bunny Gutnik, Planned Giving Officer 204.789.1471 b.gutnik@uwinnipeg.ca

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Your legacy, your choice

You might be surprised by how much of a difference your estate can make. After you take care of your loved ones, even 1% of your remaining estate will have a big impact on patient care and medical research for generations to come.

Clare and Shirley Moster’s goal is to see Alzheimer’s disease done away with for good. What is your goal? How will your answer shape how you will be remembered? Curing Alzheimer’s disease is a big ask, admits Clare, but he and Shirley have faith in the medical research being done at St. Boniface Hospital. That’s why they updated their wills to make the Hospital a beneficiary.

Garth Johnson Donor Relations gjohnson@stbhf.org

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Let Your Love of Animals BE YOUR LEGACY

Who we choose to include in our wills is a reflection of those who are most precious to us in life – family, friends, and the causes closest to our hearts. When you decide to leave a gift to the Winnipeg Humane Society in your will, you are providing care for the future generations of dogs, cats, and critters who need our help the most.

winnipeghumanesociety.ca To learn more, contact Sharon Rubel, Manager, Donor Relations at SharonR@WinnipegHumaneSociety.ca or 204 982 2033.

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