ACRF has partnered with Safewill, Australia's leading online Will writing platform, to give you the opportunity to create a Will online at no cost to you. *Offer limited to 50 Wills, ends 30 September 2023.
Cancer is a devastating disease that continues to affect each and every one of us. Through ACRF you can leave a legacy for a cancer-free future knowing that ACRF only supports pioneering research projects – those with potential to take leaps forward, towards one day making cancer a manageable disease.
When you complete your online Will for free, it will be reviewed by a practicing Australian solicitor at Safewill to ensure your future wishes are met. It's important that the people and organisations that mean the most to you are taken care of and your future legacy is secure.
Your legacy could ensure the people who need it most, get Australia's best cancer research.
Fiona was just 49, a widow with three young children, when she was diagnosed with kidney cancer and given a devastating outlook.
She was terrified at what cancer would mean for her family; she so wanted to see her three children grow up and be part of their futures.
Thanks to progress in cancer treatments made possible because of research, Fiona's cancer has been responsive, and 12 years on - she is still here, celebrating milestones with her family she never thought she would see.
"I'm so thankful to have this hope. There are still so many things to look forward to in my children's lives".
When you leave a gift to ACRF in your Will you are giving hope to the over 400 people who each day in Australia receive the devastating news of a cancer diagnosis. Here are some helpful steps to help guide you through the process of including a charity in your Will.
When considering your Will, your first priority may be your loved ones, making sure they are looked after. Consider which family, friends or organisations you would like to honour with a gift, and how you would like to divide your assets to fulfil your planned legacy. Any gift to ACRF is greatly valued because it ensures continued support for cancer research.
Select the way in which you would like to leave your legacy. To find out more about the different types of gifts you can give, refer to the section entitled 'Your legacy, your way' below.
We suggest you share your intentions with the people close to you and let them know that cancer research is important to you. This can help to ensure your last wishes are honoured. If you wish to leave a gift in your Will to ACRF, we invite you to share your intentions with us so we can showcase the progress you will support. We would also love the opportunity to thank you personally.
We understand that this is a very personal decision and will respect your privacy should you wish to remain anonymous.
Create your simple Will using an online platform such as www.safewill.com/acrf and have it reviewed by a practicing Australian solicitor at Safewill to ensure your future wishes are met.
When considering what to include in your Will, your first priority will be to take care of your loved ones, making sure they are looked after. There are several ways you can leave a gift in your Will to Australian Cancer Research Foundation:
Whole Estate is when you choose to leave your entire estate to ACRF. Those without dependants are choosing this exceptionally generous option.
Residual gift where you leave a portion of your estate to ACRF. It’s commonly stated as a percentage of your estate residue, or the amount that remains after providing for your loved ones and expenses. This allows for growth in the value of your estate.
Percentage gift is when you choose to leave a percentage of the overall value of your estate which again allows for growth in the value of your estate.
Pecuniary gift is when you choose to leave a specific amount of money to ACRF. While these gifts are greatly appreciated, they do not allow for changes in circumstances or inflation.
A gift is where you specify an item such as real estate, shares or a particular item.
Backing your brilliance
When you entrust ACRF with a gift in your Will, we are committed to ensuring you are supporting the best and boldest cancer research in Australia.
Take a look at our commitment to you.
To assist you in leaving a gift to ACRF, you can use the will wording supplied below.
“I give to Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ABN 27 076 461 360) of Suite 903, 50 Margaret Street, Sydney NSW 2000 for the purposes of funding world class cancer research, free from all taxes and duties, (here please specify your gift, e.g. the residue of my estate, XX% of the residue of my estate or the sum of $XXX). I direct that the receipt of any director or other proper officer for the time being of that Foundation will be a sufficient discharge to my Trustees.”
Any questions? Please do not hesitate to reach out to our team.
