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People leaving a gift in their Will

Over one third of our life-saving work is funded by gifts in Wills. Meet some of the people who have chosen to leave a gift in their Will.

People leave gifts for many reasons

Liz, pictured above with her family, was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer after she took part in one of our research projects in 2018. This early diagnosis led to effective treatment meaning Liz can enjoy special moments with her family. Your gift can help us commit to long-term research projects.

People often tell us they want to:

  • support a cause that matters to them

  • support future research

  • leave a lasting impact

  • continue supporting a charity they've supported during their lifetime

Meet people already leaving a gift

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Linda

"My son, Jeremy, benefited from research, treatment and training that had taken place years before his diagnosis. I wanted to help pass that gift on to others in the future so that they could benefit in the same way."

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Val

"I am passionate about finding cures for this horrible heart-breaking disease, I’d like to turn heart-break into survival. I want the money from my lifetime to do something everlasting."

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Jo

"I am leaving a legacy because we have been fighting cancer as a family since my wife Sue was diagnosed in 1993. I will continue to fight cancer until I pass away, so why not continue to fight cancer when I am gone."

Every story is different

People leave gifts in their Wills for many different reasons, but they all share a desire to make a difference in the future.

Back to the start

If you'd like to begin again, head back to the right starting point for you.

Want to talk to us?

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If you have questions about updating your Will or writing a new one, our friendly team can help.