Any gift, large or small, is a valuable contribution to our mission and means you leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.
For more than 90 years, those who leave a gift in their Will to Cancer Council SA have been an important part of our story. We continue to rely on the kindness and generosity of the South Australian community to continue our vital work.
If you’re considering leaving a gift in your Will
We would be pleased to talk to you in confidence and hear about your intentions. To get in touch, please contact us on 08 8291 4185 or giftsinwills@cancersa.org.au to receive our free ‘Gift in Wills’ information pack.
I have four kids, 11 grandkids and six great grandkids, and knowing that cancer runs in our family I want to make sure that I leave a legacy [in my Will] for my family and future generations who are impacted by this terrible disease.
Writing your Will
Speak to your family and loved ones
Leaving a gift in your Will is a personal decision. It can be helpful to tell your loved ones about what you’ve planned.
Decide what kind of gift to leave
There are three main ways to leave a gift in your Will to Cancer Council SA:
- Residual – You can leave a portion of your estate, or the balance remaining after loved ones and expenses are provided for.
- Specific – You can leave a specific sum of money.
Asset – You can leave specific items of value such as shares or real estate.
Get the help of a professional solicitor
Whatever your circumstances, we recommend that you see a solicitor when writing or updating your Will to ensure your wishes will be fulfilled.
Making your Will
To include your chosen gift to Cancer Council SA when you write your Will, provide your solicitor with the following wording:
“I, [insert name here], give to Cancer Council SA (ABN 29 053 873 822) [insert type of gift], free of all duties and deductions, for its general purposes. The receipt of an authorised Cancer Council SA officer shall be deemed proof of payment.”
Write your Will with our online Will-writing platform
We are proud to partner with two online Will-writing platforms, Safewill and Gathered Here to help make the process of writing a Will as simple as possible for you.
Both platforms provide opportunities for you to write a valid Will online and include a cause close to your heart, like Cancer Council SA – in just a few clicks.
Safewill
Safewill is Australia’s leading online Will-writing platform. Their online service allows you to produce a simple, bespoke, legally valid Will that is reviewed by Safewill’s legal advisors. Cancer Council SA supporters can write a bespoke will for 50 per cent off the retail price (RRP $160).
Create an online Will with Safewill
Gathered Here
Gathered Here offers Cancer Council SA supporters the opportunity to create a legally binding Will from the comfort of your own home – with free updates for life. When setting up your Will online, you can also easily organise to pledge a gift to Cancer Council SA or an organisation of your choice.
Join the Daffodil Collective
A meaningful community for those who have made a decision to leave a gift in their Will.
If you’ve pledged to leave a gift in your Will to Cancer Council SA or are considering it, you’re invited to be part of something truly special: The Daffodil Collective.
This heartfelt group brings together generous individuals of all ages who have chosen to leave a lasting legacy. Whether your gift is large or small, it becomes part of a powerful story, supporting cancer prevention, research and care for generations to come.
As a member, you’ll:
- be recognised and celebrated in a way that’s meaningful to you
- receive behind-the-scenes updates on the impact of your gift
- be invited to exclusive events with researchers and fellow supporters.
Joining is entirely your choice and completely confidential. We’d be delighted to welcome you to the Daffodil Collective.
Contact our Philanthropy team in confidence by contacting 08 8291 4185 or giftsinwills@cancersa.org.au.
Margaret watched breast cancer impact three generations — her great grandmother, her grandmother and her mum. Then, she stood by her best friend’s side when she too was diagnosed. That’s when Margaret decided that she wanted to do what she could to help to find a cure and decided to leave a gift in her Will to Cancer Council SA.
I wasn’t coping, it’s very hard when you’re confronted with seeing the disease affect someone you love. So I called the nurses at Cancer Council SA. I always knew they were there on the other end of the line and it blew my mind to see how supportive they were, and it cemented my appreciation of the role Cancer Council SA plays for so many people. Hopefully they’ll have to wait a little while, but my little contribution (whenever it happens) will be a gift to help Cancer Council SA continue their important work.
Want to know more about leaving a gift to Cancer Council SA in your Will?
If you’re considering leaving a gift in your Will, we would be delighted to talk to you in confidence. To get in touch, please contact us on 08 8291 4185 or giftsinwills@cancersa.org.au to receive our free ‘Gift in Wills’ information pack.
