Leave a Legacy
Consider leaving a lasting memorial to Lions Foundation with a planned gift. Including Lions Foundation in your will ensures that you will continue to make a difference in lives of Canadians with disabilities for years to come.
"My dad, Sam, was a life-long active Lions member.
When Dad died, we decided to honour our parents by creating
an Endowment Fund through our local Community Foundation.
The income from our fund will sponsor a Dog Guide annually - forever!"
- Don McGowan
Ways to leave a Dog Guide legacy:
- Bequest
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One of the most popular ways to make a planned gift is through a bequest in your will. You can add an amendment to your existing will and specify an amount, property or securities to be donated to Dog Guides. Click here to notify us of your provision.
- Insurance
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A gift of life insurance allows you to make a large gift in the future by making smaller tax-receiptable premium payments now.
- Stocks
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A gift of publicly traded securities lets you enjoy many tax advantages. Read more
- Charitable Gift Annuity
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A gift annuity guarantees payments to you for your lifetime, some of which can be tax-free. The portion of the sum you contribute is a gift that will immediately support Dog Guide programs.
- Charitable Trust
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A charitable trust allows you to retain the income of current investments while making a gift to Lions Foundation of Canada in the future.
- Endowment Fund
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An endowment fund is an excellent way to make your gift last well into the future. For gifts of $10,000 or more, an endowment can be established in your name. The interest generated annually from the investment is used to support Dog Guide programs.
- Memorial Gifts
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You can honour the life of a loved one through a donation, by planting a tree. There is also a Pet Memorial Wall to commemorate a pet.
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