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Make a Will & Leave a Legacy that Never Gives Up

Planned giving allows you to support future cancer research and build a philanthropic legacy.

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August is National Make-A-Will Month! This is the perfect time to safeguard your legacy and leave a future gift that will change the course of pancreatic cancer research. Nearly 67% of American adults do not have an up-to-date estate plan, and it’s an essential life task that everyone should have access to. This month, the Hirshberg Foundation is sharing how you can protect your assets and estate using a free tool provided by our partners at FreeWill. By creating a will today, you will give your loved ones peace of mind and leave a legacy that will never give up in the fight against pancreatic cancer.

Create a will today and make a lasting impact in our pursuit for a cure.

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Introduction to Planned Giving

Planned giving is the practice of leaving a future gift in your will or estate plan by designating your favorite charity as a beneficiary. Whether you are leaving a portion of your savings, a major gift, personal property or other assets, a gift in your will has the power to continue changing lives beyond your lifetime. Through the Hirshberg Foundation’s Planned Giving Program, you can leave a legacy that never gives up; a legacy that helps us eradicate pancreatic cancer once and for all.

The FreeWill Tool

FreeWill’s tool is 100% free to support you in completing this vital act of caring for your loved ones. The process streamlines writing your will in 20 minutes so you can plan for all you love. You can build a charitable legacy with an optional planned gift to the Hirshberg Foundation in your estate plan. Your legacy gift can plant a seed of hope and support in our mission to eradicate pancreatic cancer, and advocate for patients and families along the way.

Why it’s Important to Create a Will

A will provides peace of mind to you and loved ones, safeguards your assets, and has the power to advance pancreatic cancer research and critical programs in the future.

  • Security: Creating your will and estate plan allows you to communicate important financial and healthcare decisions, so you’re prepared for whatever the future may hold. 
  • Peace of mind: A will allows you to provide for the people and pets you love, so you know that no matter what, they will be supported.
  • Impact: By including a legacy gift to the Hirshberg Foundation in your will, you can advance our search for a cure for pancreatic cancer.  

If you have already established a will and have included a future gift for the Hirshberg Foundation, let us know so we can thank you for your generosity.

Learn more about our Planned Giving Program to create a will today. We also invite you to learn about other ways to give. Thank you for sharing our commitment to cure pancreatic cancer and never give up!