Leaving a Lasting Impact
There are many ways to demonstrate the power of supporting a cause that holds a special place in your heart. As we age, we naturally begin to consider the legacy we will leave behind for our loved ones. Whether it is creating financial stability or leaving cherished memories, leaving a positive and meaningful legacy ensures that the causes and issues that are important to us continue to receive the support they need to flourish. By exploring legacy giving you can make a meaningful difference towards an organization that reflects your values and passions, both now and in the future.
The Central Okanagan Hospice Association (COHA) has been providing compassionate care and support for individuals and families facing life-limiting illnesses and end-of-life or grieving in the Central Okanagan for over 40 years. COHA relies on donations from generous supporters to continue their important work, and one way to support COHA is through legacy giving.
Stephen and his wife are dedicated supporters of COHA for many years. As they have grown older, they have become increasingly committed to ensuring that their legacy will continue to make a difference in quality care. “WE wAntED to mAkE surE tHE CHArItIEs tHAt mAttErED most to us wErE GIvEn A suBstAntIAl GIFt AFtEr our DEAtHs. WE wrotE our WIlls so tHAt A pErCEntAGE oF our EstAtE GoEs to COHA, AnD wE DID tHIs For two rEAsons. FIrst, tHE orGAnIzAtIon wIll know monEy Is ComInG In wHICH HElps tHEm plAn For tHEIr FuturE. SEConD, By ADDInG COHA to our WIll our GIFt wIll BE muCH lArGEr tHAn wE IF wErE to mAkE A trADItIonAl DonAtIon. LEGACy GIFts ArE A powErFul wAy to HElp EnsurE A sECurE finAnCIAl FootInG For COHA AnD wE EnCourAGED our FrIEnDs AnD FAmIly to Do tHE sAmE.”
By leaving a legacy gift to COHA, your impact is infinite and vital to quality end-oflife care and healing for all ages. Your gift will provide COHA the resources is needs to continue to offer its vital services at no cost to the individual or their families. If you would like to leave a legacy gift to COHA that will ensure no one dies or grieves alone, please visit hospicecoha.org or call Natasha Girard, Executive Director at 250-763-5511.