Bring hope to future generations – leave a bequest in your Will

Each year in Queensland, over 19,000 people are diagnosed with cancer. The mission of Cancer Council Queensland is to one day beat this disease that strikes one in three members of our community.

But we can't do it alone.

Including a bequest to Cancer Council Queensland in your Will is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give. Bequests provide around one third of our income, which goes towards the fight against cancer.

With your support Cancer Council Queensland can continue to provide support to cancer patients and their families; fund and conduct extensive research programs in an endeavour to find better and more effective treatments for all forms of cancer; and ultimately, find a cure. 

To include Cancer Council Queensland in your Will, we recommend seeking advice from a solicitor or trustee company. If you are interested in leaving a bequest to Cancer Council Queensland you may like to take advantage of the Free Wills Service.

When you include Cancer Council Queensland in your Will, you can direct your donation towards general programs where there is a current need, or select a specific program to direct your donation.

To view the recommended wording for inclusion of Cancer Council Queensland in a Will please click here to download (PDF 43 KB).

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David and Fay decided to leave a bequest to Cancer Council Queensland after David was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Fay told us,

“When David told me he had cancer I just couldn’t believe it – he had never ever been sick with anything.

“I cried all night.

David received chemotherapy for six months, which reduced the tumour, but the side effects included hair loss, weight loss and nausea.

His brother, only one year older, had been diagnosed the previous year with acute myeloid leukaemia. Unfortunately, during David’s chemotherapy treatment, his brother passed away

“You can imagine how David was feeling at this time – unable to visit his brother prior to his death or even attend his funeral. Our family was our biggest support and helped us through the ordeal. It was difficult for all of us.”

After David fortunately went into remission, they decided to leave a bequest to Cancer Council Queensland.

“The bequest we have made in our Wills for Cancer Council Queensland makes us feel we are giving something back to help this wonderful organisation.”

“We are so grateful to Cancer Council Queensland for their ongoing research, knowing that David has been so very fortunate to have had such wonderful treatment in saving him from this cancer.”

Fay and David’s granddaughter will hopefully not have to go through the pain and suffering he did because of funding from sources like bequests. These funds help finance essential cancer breakthroughs, such as Professor Frazer’s cervical cancer vaccine.

The fact that there has been such breakthroughs in what is currently the world’s second most common cancer in women is astounding.

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If you decide to leave a bequest to Cancer Council Queensland, you will become a Lifetime Partner. 

Lifetime Partners are people who have included Cancer Council Queensland in their Will.  We are privileged to call these people our partners, as it is with their help our work will continue well into the future.

Our Lifetime Partner program allows us to recognise and honour this special group during their lifetime while they are able to accept our thanks and appreciation for their generosity.

Lifetime Partners are kept up-to-date with Cancer Council Queensland's activities, services and research programs occurring today and in the future.

The future of our work would not be possible without the extraordinary generosity of people who choose to remember Cancer Council Queensland in their Will.

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The Free Will Service is offered to people intending to leave a bequest to Cancer Council Queensland in their Will.

We provide referrals to qualified solicitors who can help you in complete confidence make a new Will or update the one you already have.

Cancer Council Queensland will meet the cost of a basic Will. However, if your Will has detailed provisions that cause complex planning, the referred solicitor is entitled to charge you for the costs of preparing your Will, on their usual scale of fees. In certain circumstances, Cancer Council Queensland can meet the additional cost; however, written confirmation on the agreement by Cancer Council Queensland must be obtained before commencement.

For more information on the Free Will Service please contact us.

View a list of our Free Will Service solicitors around the state. Feel free to contact a solicitor yourself or alternatively contact us and we can help you any enquiries.

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To view the recommended wording for inclusion of Cancer Council Queensland in a Will please click here to download (PDF 43 KB).

We provides a Free Will Service for members of the community who wish to leave a bequest to Cancer Council Queensland in their Will.

The service involves referring interested people to solicitors who feature on our solicitors’ panel, to make or update a basic Will. Cancer Council Queensland meets the cost of the initial consultation and depending on the circumstances, further costs may be covered (on written agreement).

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Further information can be found in our downloadable booklet A gift for the future your guide to making a bequest booklet (PDF 1.16MB).

To receive a printed copy, contact Donor Relations Support on (07) 3258 2236 or email donorrelations@cancerqld.org.au.

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How do I leave a bequest to Cancer Council Queensland in my Will?

To ensure the correct wording for a bequest to Cancer Council Queensland in your Will, download wording for your Will. You can take this with you to your solicitor or trustee. They will be able to help you through the process and discuss the different types of bequests with you.

What type of bequest can I leave?

When making your Will, it's important to seek the advice of a solicitor or trustee company who will be able to properly go through the bequest options. Types of bequests include:

A residual bequest

The remainder of your estate, or a percentage of the remainder of your estate, after your family, friends and beneficiaries have been taken care of. Since it isn’t affected by inflation, it is the best way to ensure Cancer Council Queensland receives the most help possible, while ensuring your loved ones are provided for.

Specific item or amount

You can leave a specific item in your Will such as houses, shares or land. You can also choose to leave a specific dollar amount.

Do I have enough money to leave a bequest?

Every bequest, no matter how large or small, makes a difference and goes towards the fight against cancer.

Can I specify the area that my bequest will go towards?

When you include Cancer Council Queensland in your Will, you can direct your donation towards general programs where there is a current need or select a specific program to direct your donation including: research, prevention, early detection or support services.

The work of Cancer Council Queensland is vast and varied and we are often required to respond to changes in knowledge, practice or treatments. Therefore, leaving a bequest towards ‘general purposes’ will give us greater flexibility to invest your gift and better our chances of diminishing the effects of cancer in our children’s lifetime.

If I make a bequest to Cancer Council Queensland, do I need to tell you?

If you have already left us a bequest or are considering doing so, please let us know. It helps us with planning and gives us the opportunity to thank you for your wonderful support through our Lifetime Partner program.

I’m an Executor of a Will that includes a bequest to Cancer Council Queensland. What should I do with the bequest?

Please send the cheque, photocopy of the Will and a covering letter to:

Cancer Council Queensland

PO Box 201

Spring Hill QLD 400

Alternatively, you can bring cheque in person to one of our offices.

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Donor Relations Support

Phone - (07) 3258 2236

Fax - (07) 3257 1306

Address - PO Box 201, Spring Hill QLD 4004                  

Email - donorrelations@cancerqld.org.au

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