Legacy Giving: Make a Lasting Impact

Leaving a legacy gift is a powerful way to ensure your values live on. By including a gift in your Will or making other planned giving arrangements, you can support Bridget's Bunnies Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support and help provide comfort and resources to individuals and families facing unimaginable loss.

What is Legacy Giving?

Legacy giving, also known as planned giving or bequest giving, involves committing to support a charity or organization through your estate. This type of giving can take many forms and allows you to leave a lasting legacy that reflects your compassion, empathy, and dedication to helping others.

traditional Ways to Make a Legacy Gift

  1. Bequests in Your Will
    Include a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or a particular asset in your Will to benefit Bridget's Bunnies.

  2. Residuary Bequest
    After other obligations are met, you can designate the remainder (or a portion) of your estate to Bridget's Bunnies.

  3. Life Insurance Policies
    Name Bridget's Bunnies as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy. This can provide a meaningful gift at relatively low cost.

  4. Registered Plans (RRSPs, RRIFs, TFSAs)
    You can name Bridget's Bunnies as a direct beneficiary of your registered accounts. This may also reduce taxes owed by your estate.

  5. Charitable Remainder Trusts
    Receive income during your lifetime, with the remaining assets going to Bridget's Bunnies upon your death.

  6. Donor-Advised Funds
    Recommend future distributions to Bridget's Bunnies through a donor-advised fund, as part of your estate plan.

  7. Gifts of Property or Securities
    You may choose to donate real estate, stocks, or other appreciated assets, either during your lifetime or as part of your estate.

Creating Legacy for Your Little One

There are many ways you are already creating a legacy for your little one. If you are interested in working with Bridget’s Bunnies to do something new, please reach out. Whether it’s a fundraising event with your baby’s name on it, a birthday party in their honour, or helping with a program, our team is ready to work with you on achieving your goals. Please email us at info@bridgetsbunnies.ca

Benefits of Legacy Giving

  • Create a lasting impact for families affected by pregnancy and infant loss

  • Potential tax benefits for your estate and heirs

  • Express your values and commitment to compassionate care

  • Help ensure the sustainability of Bridget's Bunnies' vital work

We’re Here to Help

If you're considering leaving a legacy gift to Bridget's Bunnies, we’re here to support you.

Contact us today to start the conversation.

info@bridgetsbunnies.ca