Your legacy begins today!

Join a powerful group of donors helping to shape the future of cystic fibrosis in Canada.

Why make a legacy gift?

By making a gift in your estate plans to Cystic Fibrosis Canada, your legacy will be one that helps future generations live longer and fuller lives.

Join with others who care – family, friends and other advocates – to transform the future for people living with CF. Your legacy begins today.

Start your legacy today

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Your legacy builds lives without limits.

A gift in your will or estate plan will help to:

FUND vital research that aims to solve the greatest challenges for Canadians with CF.
ENHANCE our capacity for clinical trials that will expand treatment options.
STRENGTHEN our voice to push for greater access to medication.
SUPPORT individualized, specialized care to extend and improve lives.

My hope is that all children with cystic fibrosis could be diagnosed at infancy and put on the right treatment path immediately. The gift I created today for Cystic Fibrosis Canada is going to shape a healthier future.

- Jo-Ann Thow, Legacy Gift Donor and Volunteer

It is motivating to know that our planned gift will have a direct impact on those living with the disease. We must continue this to advance research.

- Reg Smith, Donor and Recipient of Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s Breath of Life Award

I know that my gift will continue to drive research in cystic fibrosis. That is my legacy for the future.

- Sandy Tapper, Legacy Gift Donor and Summerhayes Society Member

Ways to create a legacy gift

Many of these gifts can result in a tax benefit to you or your estate. We would be happy to talk about structuring a planned gift that’s right for you.

Bequests

These are gifts made through your estate and can be for a fixed sum, a designated percentage, or portion of the residue of the estate after you have provided for your loved ones.

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Publicly listed securities

A gift of publicly listed securities through your estate is an easy, convenient and tax effective way to support Cystic Fibrosis Canada.

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Life insurance

Giving a new or existing insurance policy allows you to make a gift that is typically larger than you would be able to otherwise.

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RRSP/RRIF/TSFA/Gift of property

RRSPs/RRIFs and TFSAs, gifts of property, charitable gift annuities, and charitable remainder trusts are also gifts that Cystic Fibrosis Canada can help you establish.

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Leaving a Legacy through your DAF

The final distribution of contributions remaining in your DAF after your lifetime can be designated when you create or update your fund. We would like to recognize you for your generosity and ensure that your gift is used as you intend, so please inform us should you update or change your end-of-life gift to include CF Canada.

We’d love to hear from you. Please connect with us at legacygiving@cysticfibrosis.ca to discuss how we can help you fulfill your legacy.

Already included us in your estate plan? Let us know.

“You don’t need to have significant assets to create a gift of life insurance, it's a simple process”.

- Gord Thow, Legacy Gift donor and Summerhayes Society Member

When you join the Summerhayes Society, you enjoy the following benefits:

Copy of annual Impact Report
Invitation to a CF Canada VIP donor event
Thank you letter from our CEO, Kelly Grover
Transform the lives of those with cystic fibrosis now and into the future!

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I walk for my son and my sister

Bethany’s son Zachary was diagnosed with CF as a newborn. With support from family and IWK Health, they remain hopeful. Join The Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History.

Apr 2, 2025

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A Lasting Legacy: Transforming the Future for Generations to Come

Cystic Fibrosis Canada is deeply grateful for the generosity of Erik and Birthe Andersen, whose dedication to the cystic fibrosis (CF) community spanned decades.

Apr 1, 2025

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James’s story: Candid thoughts on mental health resources

James Fournier shares his story as a father of a young boy with cystic fibrosis and the need for mental health resources for families affected by the disease

Jan 31, 2025

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A Step Toward A Brighter Future

As the mother of a child with cystic fibrosis (CF), I've learned that hope is a powerful force. It's what drives us forward, pushing us to go further for everyone living with this relentless disease. Today, I want to share our story — a story of struggle, resilience, and a plea for your support in making a life without CF a reality, not just a distant dream.

Apr 30, 2024

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