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Wellspring Legacy



                                                  Giving Society News




                                                  FEBRUARY 2022   •   WELLSPRING.CA






         This year Wellspring will celebrate its 30th year as a trusted
         resource and refuge for people living with cancer. Our
         exponential growth and expansion has now far exceeded the        WHAT LEGACY GIFT
         dreams and hopes of our founders many decades ago, and
         we remain incredibly grateful to all those who continue to       IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
         invest their financial resources in our work and success.

         The past two years have been transformative for Wellspring.
         The need for support programs became even more critical
         when thousands of cancer patients faced delayed screenings,
         cancelled surgeries and limited access to health care providers.
         Our move to online programming enabled us to provide
         urgent care to even more, including those home-bound
         or in remote communities across the country, without the
         added burden of having to pay for their care. Because of your
         donations, Wellspring remained on the front lines of cancer
         care when the rest of the country was closing down.              Choosing the type of legacy gift that meets
                                                                          your unique needs is just as important as
         Your support encourages us to continue to fill gaps in cancer
         patients’ unmet needs and ensure that every Canadian has         your decision to leave a legacy.
         access to supportive care as part of their cancer treatment.     BEQUEST
         Your donations have helped fuel our growth opportunities,
         strengthen our programs and expand our reach to more and         Does not affect current finances, reduces your
         more people in need.                                             estate taxes

         But more importantly, your legacy giving is what will allow us   SECURITIES
         to plan for an even greater future. When you make a planned
         gift to Wellspring, what you are really doing is making          Excellent tax benefits, avoid capital gains
         Wellspring an important part of your life story while leaving
         a lasting legacy that will sustain our organization for years    LIFE INSURANCE
         and years to come.                                               Small annual payments can create a substantial gift

         In sincere gratitude,                                            RETIREMENT PLANS

                                                                          Gifts of RRSP and RRIF offer excellent tax credits

                                                                          DONOR ADVISED FUND

                                                                          Immediate tax benefit, easy to set up, ideal tool
                                                                          for involving children
         Christina Smith
         CEO                                                              CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST

                                                                          Generates income for life while having a
                                                                          significant charitable impact
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