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tool for change in the world," she says.
"By giving even a small portion of an
estate to charity, people can make a
significant impact on the causes they care
about and still support those they love."
TB Vets provides respiratory care for
individuals living with asthma, newborns
needing oxygen, trauma patients, those
battling COVID-19 or anyone requiring
respiratory assistance. This year, air
pollution caused by forest fires in the
United States increased the demand for
ventilators across the province.
"A legacy gift of $350,000 TB Vets
received this year went directly to
support respiratory care in BC, funding
approximately six multi-function
ventilators," du Bois says.
Planning ahead with an inventory of
assets and a general plan of who should
benefit from a donor's estate—including
the charities to support—helps families
navigate the process. TB Vets offers a
Legacy Giving Guide on its website, along
with a Personal Affairs Planner.
"This is very helpful in starting to
think about both the estate and also end
of life arrangements, such as healthcare,
funeral arrangements or power of
attorney decisions," du Bois says.
Lumber industry leader and dedicated
philanthropist John Brink says giving
back to community is something
everyone should consider and decisions
about how to do that should come
from the heart and from knowing one's
community.
