The power of your Will

The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba is a lifeline for many families experiencing dementia. We’ve been helping Manitobans affected by all types of dementia for over 40 years through counselling, support groups, education sessions, dementia-friendly programming, research funding and more.

Leaving a gift in your Will is a way to make a lasting impact for families living with dementia.

Making a charitable gift in your Will allows you to create a lasting difference in your community while contributing to causes that matter to you. These gifts also offer tax benefits, helping you leave more for the people you care about.

Your generous gift will support vital programs, advocacy efforts, educational initiatives and research that will support the ongoing work of the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba for years to come.

Why leave a gift?

A gift in your Will is not only a meaningful way to support a cause you care deeply about – there are personal benefits, too:

• Flexibility: You can contribute a gift of any size at any stage of life.
• Tax advantages: A planned gift can reduce the taxes on your estate, benefitting you and your loved ones.
• Lasting impact: Your gift will continue to make a difference for years to come.
• Personal touch: Your legacy gift can be a general donation or directed to a program that resonates most with you.

How your gift will be used

Your gift will be used to help further our dream of what the future will look like for people living with dementia and their families.

• People living with dementia and their care partners have a voice.
• People living with dementia feel safe, accepted, respected and supported to thrive throughout their journey.
• Care partners have meaningful support when they need it.
• People living with dementia and their care partners have the tools and resources to take their next steps with confidence.
• Manitobans have increased awareness and understanding of brain health and strategies to help reduce the risk of developing dementia.
• Researchers provide help for people living with dementia today, and hope for a future world without dementia.

How do I leave a gift?

Leaving a gift is simple. You can donate a specific amount, a percentage of your estate or assets like stocks. Leaving a gift in your will won’t affect your current income and it will make a powerful difference in the future.

By leaving a gift in your Will, you could turn a small portion of your estate into a game-changing contribution. You may think you don’t have much to give, but even 1% of your assets could be a bigger donation than you’d normally be able to make (and you still leave 99% to support loved ones).

We recommend consulting with your lawyer or financial planner before you make any decisions. We are here to support you every step of the way.

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Legal name: Alzheimer Society of Manitoba

Charitable registration number: 106705353RR0001

Email: gnajenson@alzheimer.mb.ca