There are many ways to leave your mark on the world - Whāia te iti Kahurangi
Everything you do, the loved ones you connect with, your work or community activities, all give you the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of others. Our actions today leave a legacy long after we’re gone.
Let your legacy be the greatest gift; help beat cancer sooner for all New Zealanders.
Every day 74 New Zealanders hear the words “you have cancer”.
Your gift to the Cancer Society will help ensure that those mums, dads, grandparents and children who hear the words “you have cancer”, will live longer better-quality lives, and continue creating memories with their loved ones.
Wonderful people like you, who choose to include a life-changing gift in their Will, ensure:
- Life-saving cancer research will continue. Research is crucial to improving outcomes for the 25,000 New Zealanders diagnosed with cancer every year.
- People and families from every community and walk of life can access caring, specialist Cancer Support Nurses and Psychologists, free accommodation for those facing treatment far from home and help getting to and from their cancer appointments.
- Protection for future generations from cancer by creating Smokefree, SunSmart communities and support for communities to make informed healthier lifestyle choices, stopping cancer before it starts.
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If you would like more information about the impact a gift in your Will can have please contact us, using the form below.
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Paul's Gift
“I am leaving a gift in my will to help support cancer research and people who need cancer treatment in the future.
“It’s important for me to help families get through those stressful times and get the support they need.”
Paul Whitcombe, Cancer Society Legacy Supporter
Paul’s beloved wife of 43 years, Myra, passed away from lung cancer.
He is so thankful for the dedicated support and care Myra received in the last stage of her battle with cancer.
Paul saw many young people having treatment at the same time as Myra and hopes his contribution can help families that need it.
Tanya’s Story
“Seeing what my mum went through, and the support from Cancer Society, is what led to me leaving a gift in my Will. I’m so appreciative of the support Cancer Society offers and incredibly passionate about the research. I hope by leaving a gift, cancer researchers will find a cure in the future.”
Tanya Schipper, Cancer Society Supporter and Volunteer
After her mum passed away, from oral cancer, Tanya wanted her legacy to help protect future generations of New Zealanders from the heartbreak of cancer.
Like Tanya, you can help ensure a commitment to care, treatment and research for all New Zealanders facing cancer now and in the future.
Tanya is also part of our Circle of Hope - Te ia o te tumanako, a group of likeminded supporters who have chosen to give this life-changing gift.
Circle of Hope - Te ia o te tumanako
Once you have chosen to give a gift in your Will to Cancer Society, we would like to invite you to join our Circle of Hope - Te ia o te tumanako.
Being part of the circle means that you are part of a special group of like-minded people, those that share your hopes for the future.
We are honoured by the legacies that have already helped so many New Zealanders facing cancer and we are privileged that the promised gifts of tomorrow will continue to protect future generations from the heartbreak of cancer.
How to give a gift in your Will
We know that when you make your Will, family and loved ones come first, once they are taken care of you can give the greatest gift to New Zealanders facing cancer.
The next steps are up to you, you may want to talk through your options and intentions with a solicitor to ensure your wishes are realized. You can choose to gift a set sum of money, a specific item or share of your estate. A solicitor can help with what gift will suit your individual circumstance.
Updating or writing your Will can be easy. To include a gift to Cancer Society you can change your current Will or add a codicil, you may want to use following wording:
“I give to The Cancer Society Auckland/Northland the sum of $_______ or a percentage, or the residue of my Estate, or a description of the property or named asset given, free of all duties to be applied for its general purposes and declare that the receipt of the authorised officer shall be sufficient discharge for my Trustee/Executors”.
We are entirely dependent on the commitment and generosity of our donors. This special kind of support ensures that we can continue to deliver vital services and carry out essential research for future generations facing cancer.
Thank You.