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Legacy of Hearts Society
Help us help even more families in need
With a little planning, you can leave a legacy for
children battling life-threatening illnesses.
We created the Legacy of Hearts Society to honor and thank those who make a planned gift to RMHC of WNY. These generous supporters will help keep families close when children and their families come to Buffalo for treatment for years to come. Our Society members receive grateful recognition on our special donor wall.
Examples of Planned Gifts:
Charitable Bequest (Gift’s from one’s will or estate)
Securities
Retirement Plans
Trusts
Life Insurance
Real Estate
Leaving a legacy gift ensures you are a part of the future of supporting families in need during a challenging time. Naming RMHC of WNY as a beneficiary in your Will is one of the simplest legacy-giving options available to you. One way to make a contribution is to designate a percentage of what is left of your estate or assets after other gifts or debts have been paid. This is known as a “residual gift”.
You can leave a residual gift to RMHC of WNY by asking your attorney to add some simple wording to your will. This will not impact the gifts you leave to your loved ones.
Do you want more information or assistance?
We have assembled a pair of distinguished experts in the field of legacy giving who will share their knowledge, insights, and best practices.<br /> Whether you are a seasoned philanthropist or just beginning your journey, you will benefit from their expertise and gain valuable advice on maximizing the impact of your giving.</p> <p>For more information, please contact Marianne Hoover, Executive Director, at 716-883-1177 or mhoover@rmhcwny.org.
Sample wording for a residual gift in your will: “I give to Ronald McDonald House Charities of WNY, currently of 780 West Ferry Street, Buffalo NY 14222 all [or a designated percentage] of the residual of my estate, to be used at the discretion of the organization.”
You can also opt to leave a fixed sum of money to charity in your will, known as a “specific gift”. You can leave a specific gift to RMHC of Central PA by asking your attorney to add some simple wording to your will. This will not impact the gifts you leave to your loved ones.
Sample wording for a specific gift in your will: “I give to Ronald McDonald House Charities of WNY, currently of 780 West Ferry Street, Buffalo NY 14222, the sum of $_______ to be used at the organization’s discretion.”