Giving Back
For Ross and Joan Totten, “giving back” has been an important life long value. Having lived in small rural towns they recognize the need for a specialized children’s hospital and the significant impact it has on children in the region. By including Children’s Health Foundation in their Will, the Tottens have created an important legacy gift.
“Children are the future, and we wanted to do something to ensure the good work of Children’s Hospital continues, even after we are gone and not able to continue our annual support.” - Ross and Joan Totten, Legacy Giving Donors
Make A Lasting Impact
Behind every gift there is a personal story. Be it in memory of someone special, saying thanks for excellent care or a belief in giving back. Please consider including Children’s Health Foundation in your plans through one of these options:
Donate Stocks and Securities
Recent federal incentives have made it very attractive to donate publicly listed securities that have appreciated in value. Canadians are no longer taxed on the capital gain accrued on gifts of publicly traded securities when the securities are donated to a registered charity such as Children’s Health Foundation.
Life Insurance
Make a substantial gift by naming Children’s Health Foundation as the owner or beneficiary of a new life insurance policy. The premiums you pay qualify for a tax receipt. You can also transfer ownership of an existing policy to Children’s Health Foundation and receive a tax credit for the cash surrender value.
Gift of Property
A gift of property can include real estate, securities, works of art, jewelry or collections. After an independent appraisal, the Foundation will provide you with a tax receipt.
Charitable Gift Annuity
A charitable gift annuity is a gift that guarantees you a lifetime income while providing a sum of money to help sick children. Children’s Health Foundation invests your funds with a commercial insurance company and provides income to you for life. All or a portion of this income can be tax-free, depending on your age.
How To Make A Legacy Gift
All bequests for the benefit of Children’s Hospital and Children’s Health Research Institute should be directed in your will to Children’s Health Foundation. We would be pleased to work with you and your advisors to arrange a planned gift that best suits your goals. To learn how you can leave a legacy to help shape the future of children’s healthcare and research, please contact jdeslippe [at] childhealth [dot] ca (Jo Deslippe), Director, Resource Development at 519-432-8062 ext. 117.
We strongly encourage you to seek professional legal, estate planning and/or financial advice when making decisions about your gift to Children’s Health Foundation.