About the Legacy Program
When you leave a legacy gift to VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, you’re fueling healthier communities in BC for generations.
Your generosity powers cutting-edge technology, groundbreaking research, future cures and world-class care.
It keeps BC at the forefront of health care innovation, so patients across the province can receive life-saving treatments for the most complex cases.
There are many ways to leave a legacy gift, and the best plans can also offer valuable tax benefits for your estate.
+Gifts in your Will
Leaving a gift in your will allows you to leave a larger impact than possible during your lifetime, transforming care for your loved ones and the community.
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+Gifts of Life Insurance
By donating a life insurance policy, you provide significant financial security for health care advancements, benefiting future generations.
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+Donate TFSA, RRSP, RRIF
Ensure world-class health care for future generations with your registered accounts.
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+Gift Securities
Donating publicly traded securities to VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation is one of the most tax-effective ways to give.
Learn MoreLeave a gift in your will to deliver future cures and better care for the next generation.
Your legacy will:
Make a lasting impact without affecting your income Secure tax benefits for your estate Care for loved ones and create healthier communities
For more information and to discuss the Legacy Program, contact:
Lisa Shearer
Associate Director, Legacy giving
Email: legacy@vghfoundation.ca Phone: 604.290.1455
Leaving a legacy gift in your will has never been easier
We’ve partnered with Epilogue, an online will service founded by experienced estate planning lawyers, to provide a simple and convenient option for creating or updating your will.
Gifts in wills play an important role in helping VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation support exceptional health care for future generations.
Through this partnership, Foundation supporters receive a 20% discount on any Epilogue package. Using the link below, you can complete your will online in as little as 20 minutes, from the comfort of your home.
Start my Will
Downloadable Resources
We want to make sure that you have everything you need to make leaving your legacy gift is as easy as possible. When you leave a legacy gift to VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, you’re fueling healthier communities in BC for generations.
If any questions, please email us at legacy@vghfoundation.ca
Gift In Will
Download Resource documentHeritage Circle Recognition Program
Download Resource documentSample of Bequest Wording
Download Sample wordingSample Will Wording
Download Sample wordingWays To Give Resource Document
Download Resource documentGift of Life Insurance Resource Document
Download Resource documentNancy McKinstry Story
Download StoryThomas Anderson Story
Download StoryDriving Change Through Key Health Care Impact Areas
See where your support fuels innovation and better care for BC.
