September is Wills month, making it the perfect time to write your first will or update your existing one. While ensuring your loved ones are provided for is often the priority, many people also choose to leave a gift to a cause that has touched their lives.

And despite what you might think, leaving a gift to charity in your will isn't something reserved for the wealthy. As one local who I chatted to recently put it, “It's something ordinary people do, too.”

Leaving a gift in your will to charity is one of the most powerful ways you can give back, ensuring your legacy continues to make a difference long after you're gone. For those who care about healthcare close to home, a gift to the Well Foundation is an investment in the future of North Shore and Waitākere Hospitals, helping local people receive the very best care when they need it most.

Many gifts come from ordinary people who want to do something extraordinary by giving back to the hospital that’s helped them or their family. It doesn't have to be a large gift. Even leaving just 1% of your estate can make a lasting difference. Every gift helps drive meaningful advances in your local hospital, enabling clinical innovation, new and expanded facilities, advanced clinical training, as well as comforts for patients and visitors. Most importantly, it's the people you love who will benefit from your generosity for years to come.

If supporting healthcare in your community matters to you, we'd be delighted to have a confidential conversation about what leaving a gift to the Well Foundation could look like. Please don't hesitate to get in touch should you wish to learn more.

And if you don't yet have a will, September is the ideal time to act. Through our partnership with Footprint, you can write your will free this September. To find out more, visit www.wellfoundation.org.nz/gift-in-will, scan the QR code or email Michelle@wellfoundation.org.nz