Leave a Legacy
Make quality health care a part of your life story by leaving a gift to support Brightshores Health Systems, Southampton Hospital in your Estate plan.
A legacy gift reflects what you value. If you believe in exceptional care close to home, your gift helps ensure the hospital is there for family, friends, neighbours, and future generations when they need it most.
Your Legacy Gift Can:
• Provide stable, long term funding for patient care
• Help purchase vital medical equipment
• Support physicians, nurses, and technical staff with advanced diagnostic and medical technology
• Strengthen recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals in our region.
Ways to Give:
There are many ways to create a legacy. Your gift may provide immediate impact or be planned for the future. Options include:
Leaving a legacy is generous, powerful, and simpler than many people think. It may allow you to make a larger gift than is possible during your lifetime while maintaining control of your assets. A charitable gift in your estate plan can also help reduce income tax payable upon death.
Our easy to understand bequest infographic shows how little it may cost your loved ones to leave a gift in your will in support of care teams at Brightshores Southampton Hospital.
You do not need to be wealthy to make a difference. Gifts of any amount combine to create lasting impact. Speak with your loved ones, then connect with your lawyer about drafting or updating your Will, or adding a Codicil.
Every gift makes a difference. Thank you.
Caring for Tomorrow Society
The Caring for Tomorrow Society recognizes individuals who have planned a legacy gift. While there is no obligation to inform us, we would be honoured to acknowledge your generosity and welcome you into this community of dedicated supporters. If you prefer, your gift may remain anonymous.
If you have included Saugeen Shores Hospital Foundation in your Will or other legacy plans, please complete and return your Legacy Gift Reply Form.
We Can Help
To learn more about making a legacy gift in support of Brightshores Southampton Hospital, please contact:
Willard VanderPloeg
Charitable Giving Advisor
519-376-2121 ext. 2736
or
519-797-3230 ext. 3230
We would be pleased to work with you and your advisors to arrange a gift that aligns with your goals.
What is Your Will Power?
Saugeen Shores Hospital Foundation and its sister foundations are proud partners in the national Will Power movement. Learn how your Will can make a lasting impact for patient care at Brightshores Southampton Hospital. Visit: willpower.ca
The Brightshores Health System foundations gratefully acknowledge the support of Bayshore Broadcasting for the Will Power campaign across Grey Bruce.
This information provides a general overview of planning a gift to Saugeen Shores Hospital Foundation. Because every situation is unique, we encourage you to consult your professional advisors for guidance tailored to your circumstances and to confirm applicable tax benefits
