Leave a Legacy

Leaving a gift in your will to The Kids’ Cancer Project is one of the kindest, most generous things you will ever do. Why? Because you will be improving the lives of kids with cancer you might never know by supporting Australian researchers you may never meet.

Turn 1% into 100%

You can make a difference to kids with cancer, giving hope for 100% survival with no long-term health impacts by leaving a gift in your will to The Kids’ Cancer Project.

Just 1% of your estate will support groundbreaking research seeking to combat cancer’s causes and complications. Your gift will help kids like Millie (pictured above), who at just 13 years old, is a cancer survivor thanks to pioneering research.

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Col Reynolds Bequest Society

Just as The Kids’ Cancer Project’s founder, Col Reynolds OAM has done, leaving a gift in your will, also known as a bequest, means you have a vision for a brighter future for kids with cancer. 

And, by letting us know you are leaving a bequest, you will automatically be included in the Col Reynolds Bequest Society, receiving updates on research breakthroughs as well as a quarterly message from Col. No matter the amount, your legacy will never be forgotten.

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Wording for your Will

Considering a gift in your Will is an extremely personal decision, so please take your time and ensure that your loved ones have been taken care of first. If then you decide to include The Kids’ Cancer Project, we would be incredibly grateful.

If you already have a Will, simply add a codicil (a short legal amendment) to it. Here is some suggested wording: “I give (insert dollar amount/items of value/percentage of my residuary estate) to The Kids’ Cancer Project: ABN 13 061 138 181 for research in the field of childhood cancer.”

With the kind support of people like you funding vital research, more kids are surviving cancer than ever before. However, we still have a way to go until all we can say that no child dies of cancer.

Your gift can help pave the way for a future defined by more effective cancer treatments with minimal side effects for children everywhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a gift and a bequest?

Leaving a gift in your will is also known as a bequest. 

A bequest in a will refers to the act of giving a gift of something you own to a person or organisation. The person or organisation receiving the item is the beneficiary.

How do I leave a gift in my will?

Leaving a gift in your will, also known as a bequest, to The Kids' Cancer Project is a relatively simple thing to do however there a few things you need to know first.

  1. Check with your solicitor that your will is valid
  2. Ensure you include our correct name: The Kids’ Cancer Project and ABN: 13 061 138 181
  3. Let your family and/or close friends know
  4. Let us know - we'd love to say a huge thank you!

What if I already have a will?

If you have an existing will and would like to include a bequest to support the work of The Kids' Cancer Project, you can add in a codicil, essentially a note, expressing your wish. Please note any codicil needs to be signed, dated and correctly witnessed, so it’s a good idea to check with your solicitor that it is correct and therefore legal.

What is a bequest?

A will allows you to make a gift of any possessions and money you leave behind to organisations or beneficiaries of your choosing. This kind of gift is known as a bequest. Some people choose to leave a bequest to an organisation or charity in their will.

Why leave a gift in your will?

By leaving a gift in your will to The Kids' Cancer Project, you give the most important gift of your life-time. A bequest in your will can continue the funding of bold scientific research to help create a cancer-free future for the next generation. 

Sue and grandchild after making a decision to leave a gift in her will.


Sue's life-saving decision

Sue was diagnosed with breast cancer early in 2014. At the end of the year, after surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy, she was cancer free. Her experience made her think about her grandchildren, how would her family deal with the trauma if one of the kids was diagnosed with cancer?

I wouldn't want my adult children to experience the heartache of cancer with their little children. Leaving a gift in my will is something I can do to make a difference.

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