Donating in memory of a loved one is a thoughtful way to help us outsmart cancer.
ACRF can provide you with a selection of cards and cancer research ribbons, depending on the occasion, as a way of honouring and acknowledging your generous contribution to cancer research.
Giving memorial gifts to cancer research in tribute of a family member or friend who has passed away is a very special way of honouring their memory. There are a number of ways you can support cancer research in memory, including direct donations, donations in lieu of flowers at a funeral, and ongoing contributions to mark a birthday or other event in your loved one’s life.
When you make a memorial gift, if you are able to provide us with the relevant details, ACRF will send an acknowledgement of your kind donation to the deceased’s Next of Kin. We are very happy to include a personal message of support for you, but please note we will keep your donation amount private.
The suggested way to notify funeral guests of your wishes for memorial gifts in lieu of flowers is to include a message in the funeral notice: Your funeral director will assist you with this, but please feel free to use our recommended wording:
“In lieu of flowers, donations in memory can be made to the Australian Cancer Research Foundation, GPO Box 9989, SYDNEY 2001.”
ACRF can also provide donation envelopes and cancer research ribbons for the guests attending your loved one’s funeral. With support from your funeral director, you can place these at the entrance of the funeral service. Once the envelopes have been collected, please send them through to the ACRF for processing and receipting. The ribbons are for your guests to keep.
Invite friends and family to make an online donation, and leave a personal message, by building a personal tribute page. Upon creation, you will receive a unique link, which can be distributed as needed. Your support allows us to work towards a world where no one has to feel the loss of a loved one from cancer.