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Leave a gift in your Will

Leaving a gift in your Will (also known as a bequest) to the Leukaemia Foundation is a powerful act of love that ripples into the future and ensures no one faces a blood cancer diagnosis alone. 

By including the Leukaemia Foundation in your Will, you’ll bring people with blood cancer the best possible care and wraparound support. Your act of generosity will help bridge the gap between research and real-world care, so more people have the opportunity to live well after diagnosis. 

A bequest helps provide essential services such as patient accommodation, financial assistance, counselling and information for people with all types of blood cancers including leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. 

When you include the Leukaemia Foundation in your Will, it will be our pleasure to welcome you to the Big Hearts Society, a community of generous, forward-thinking supporters who have chosen to leave a legacy. As a member, you’ll be invited to special events and online activities to stay connected with our work and the impact of your generosity. 

Every gift, no matter the size, is a lasting act of love beyond your lifetime – one that helps ensure Australians with blood cancer can live well and feel supported every step of the way.

Why leave a bequest to the Leukaemia Foundation?

Cheryl and Ian Brandon

Frequently asked questions about leaving a gift in your Will

A gift in your Will is a donation you leave to a charity in your Will. There are several types of gifts you may consider leaving including: 

  • A fixed sum of money – also known as a pecuniary bequest, this is a gift in the form of a specific cash amount 
  • A percentage of your whole estate 
  • A residual gift – a percentage or the whole of your estate, after financial obligations have been met and loved ones are provided for 
  • A specific gift – a gift in the form of other property such as shares or real estate 

Whether your gift is large or small, it will be gratefully received and make a valuable contribution to supporting people affected by blood cancer. 

A gift in your Will is not just about the future – it’s about the difference you start making today. You’ll become part of the Leukaemia Foundation family and join a movement dedicated to driving progress in blood cancer care, advocacy and patient support. 
 
Your gift will provide vital funding for our core services including: 

  1. Home-away-from-home accommodation near treatment centres
  2. All-important investment in breakthrough research
  3. Financial and transport assistance to ease the costly burden of blood cancer
  4. Emotional support tailored to the needs of every individual and family
  5. Information and advice about all aspects of care
  6. Improved access to cutting-edge clinical trials

The Leukaemia Foundation suggests engaging a solicitor or State Trustee to create your Will. Alternatively, we recommend Australia’s leading online Will writing platform, Safewill. Safewill covers the basic features of Will writing including executorship, appointing guardians for children, and estate distribution. Every Will submitted is reviewed by their affiliate law firm, Safewill Legal, to ensure it has been filled out correctly. 

 
Leukaemia Foundation is proud to partner with Safewill to offer a convenient and affordable way to write a Will. Click here to start your Safewill

If you are interested in leaving a gift to the Leukaemia Foundation in your Will, the suggested wording below will ensure your gift can be used as you intended: 

I give and bequeath free of all duties (here state the amount/percentage or share/residue or assets to be gifted) to THE LEUKAEMIA FOUNDATION OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED ABN: 57 057 493 017 absolutely for the general charitable purposes of the said Foundation and I direct that the receipt of the proper officer for the time being of The Leukaemia Foundation of Australia Limited shall be a good and sufficient discharge to my trustee/s.

 
Leukaemia Foundation is proud to partner with Safewill to offer a convenient and affordable way to write a Will. Click here to start your Safewill

The Leukaemia Foundation: 

  • Is a charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not–For-Profits Commission Home | ACNC
  • Has an ABN: 57 057 493 017
  • Is endorsed as an income tax exempt charitable entity
  • Is endorsed as a deductible gift recipient is endorsed for GST concessions. Endorsements are entered on the public register maintained by the Australian Business Registrar at abr.business.gov.au


Leukaemia Foundation is proud to partner with Safewill to offer a convenient and affordable way to write a Will. Click here to start your Safewill

Absolutely! Gifts come in all shapes and sizes, and each and every one is appreciated and impactful. A gift in your Will is a simple way to support the Leukaemia Foundation without affecting your lifestyle and financial situation. 

Giselle Versteegen
Giselle Versteegen
Planned Giving Specialist

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