Lifetime Legacy Leaders

Invest in a future without ALS and give the gift of hope for tomorrow.

Sometimes referred to as “planned giving”, “a legacy gift” or a “bequest”, legacy giving is a way to honour a cause near to your heart by leaving a donation in your will. For many, this means donating to a charity that has affected them or a loved one, like ALS has for so many. Legacy donations make a significant impact and are crucial to supporting people and families living with ALS as we all work toward a future without the disease.

Here are some reasons to consider becoming an ALS Lifetime Legacy Leader by leaving a gift in your will:

  1. Leaving a gift in your will is a lovely way to honour a loved one and celebrate their memory.
  2. Your gift funds programs and services for people and families living with ALS in Ontario, ensuring they receive the best possible standard of care.
  3. Your gift will allow ALS Canada to continue to invest in the most promising research in Canada to develop more proven treatment options and eventually, a cure.
  4. Your gift will support federal and provincial advocacy initiatives that bring the ALS community’s experiences and voice before government to affect and make lasting policy changes.
  5. Each bequest is eligible for a tax credit.

Want to learn more about being a Lifetime Legacy Leader?

“The greatest gift that I can leave ALS Canada, to continue its work after I die, is to bequeath the organization a significant gift in my will.”
– Beth Robertson, Legacy Donor

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Watch this video – it’s a conversation between ALS Canada board member and donor, Richard Ellis, and Paul Nazareth from the Canadian Association of Gift Planners.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a67MVJ8Waz0

Important details for gift processing

If you are in the process of creating or updating your will with your lawyer or estate planner, here are a few important details that you will need to know to ensure your gift is processed without delay:

  • Legal name of the Society: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Canada
  • Charitable Tax Number: 10670-8977 RR0002
  • Website: www.oldals.thedev.ca
  • Address:

    180 Bloor Street West, Suite 500
    Toronto, ON M5S 2V6

  • Phone Number: 1-800-267-4257
  • Fax Number: 416-497-8545

Sample statement to be added in your will:

 

There are two common types of bequests:

A residual gift is a share or percentage of your estate that remains after taxes, liabilities, administrative expenses have been paid, and specific bequests to loved ones have been provided for. For example, your will might state:

  • “I give the rest, residue and remainder of my estate [or __ % of the residue] to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Canada (Charitable Registration #10670-8977 RR0002) to be used for the purpose of supporting its highest priority needs.”

A specific gift is a fixed sum of money that would be gifted to ALS Canada. For example, your will might state:

  • “I give the sum of $ __ to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Canada (Charitable Registration #10670-8977 RR0002) to be used for the purpose of supporting its highest priority needs.”