Charities, sit at the heart of our society. Charities rely on the generosity of passionate communities to create real and lasting change through leaving a gift in your Will. Yet research shows less than 8% of Australians choose to leave a charitable bequest in their Will.
It’s a common misconception that only wealthy people leave gifts to charities. The reality is that the generous gifts left in Wills received by Lung Foundation Australia is very different. They have come from ordinary, hardworking people. These are people who want to make a positive difference for lung health.
These amazing gifts in Will have helped us to invest over $40 million in research over the last 30 years. This support means we have seen advancements in treatments and an increase in survival rates. Quality of life across several lung diseases and lung cancer has been increased.
More funding is urgently needed to continue these breakthroughs in lung disease and lung cancer research. Funding gives hope to the 7 million Australians that live with a lung condition. Hope for a cure.
“Now more than ever, we need to work together and build on the momentum to drive real and lasting change. Thanks to our incredible community, we’re seeing advancements every single day in lung disease research. But there is a long road ahead of us,” Lung Foundation Australia CEO Mark Brooke said.
“For rare lung diseases like pulmonary fibrosis, while research is discovering treatments that help to slow the progression of the disease, we still don’t understand what causes it. For those impacted by lung cancer, five-year survival rates are just 17%. Yet when we look at the likes of breast and ovarian cancer, we can see first-hand how research investment drastically improves outcomes.”
Leaving a gift in your Will, also known as a bequest, to Lung Foundation Australia is a wonderful act of kindness and commitment.
“It establishes your legacy. To create hope for Australians with lung disease and lung cancer by investing in ground-breaking research. It allows you to continue to support the work of a cause you are passionate about. Additionally it can give you the satisfaction of knowing that your values and beliefs will be passed on to future generations.”
“It is our promise to you to use your legacy for the greatest impact. Working to build a better future for people impacted by lung disease.”
We understand that family and friends come first. However once you have taken care of your loved ones please take a moment to consider leaving a bequest in your Will to Lung Foundation Australia.
“Now more than ever, we need to work together and build on the momentum. We need to drive real and lasting change. Thanks to our incredible community, we’re seeing advancements every single day in lung disease research, but there is a long road ahead of us.” CEO, Mark Brooke.
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For more information about leaving a lasting legacy that will help create a future free from lung disease and lung cancer, get in touch with us at legacy@lungfoundation.com.au or free call 1800 654 301.
