Leave a legacy that loves Scarborough back.
Scarborough has always been resilient, diverse, and full of heart. When you leave a gift in your Will to SHN Foundation, you're standing up for health equity — and making sure that the people who live, work, and raise families here continue to receive the care they deserve.
"There should be room in your heart and in your Will to leave something of a legacy to a good work."
Melanie Tennant, SHN Legacy Donor
After life-changing care at SHN, Melanie Tennant chose to leave a gift in her Will, ensuring compassionate care for generations to come.
Minimal impact on your inheritance
Empower future generations
Tax-smart giving
Wondering what kind of impact you could make?
SHN Foundation has partnered with Will Power, a national campaign to help Canadians turn their Wills into powerful tools for change. Use their calculator to estimate what a gift in your Will could look like — and how little it takes to make a big difference.
Choose the gift that’s right for you
You can include SHN Foundation in your Will by giving:
- A percentage of your estate
- A fixed dollar amount
- A residual gift (what remains after your other wishes are fulfilled)
- Property or assets like real estate, securities, art, or jewelry
You stay in control
After your lifetime
“I’m not a wealthy person, but I’ve had a good life. SHN has always been there for me and my husband, and now it’s my turn to pass it forward.”
Carol Bedford, Legacy Donor
You can include this in your Will or share it with your lawyer:
“To pay to Scarborough Health Network Foundation (Canadian charitable registration number: 11914 2263 RR0001) _____% of the residue of my estate [or the sum of $__________]. This gift is to be used for such purposes as deemed appropriate by Scarborough Health Network Foundation.”
Resources
FAQ – Legacy Giving (Chinese)
Answers to common questions about making legacy gifts to SHN Foundation, including how to include us in your Will and gift options.
Life Stages (Chinese)
A guide to adjusting your estate and legacy plans to reflect your changing financial situation and personal priorities throughout different phases of life.
Legacy Gift Confirmation Form
Let us know if you’ve included SHN Foundation in your Will by filling out this form and sending it to Verna at vchen@snh.ca. We’ll keep your information private and honour your intentions.
What is a Codicil
Learn how to make a small update to your existing Will without rewriting the whole thing.
Gifts of Property
Guidelines for leaving gifts of real estate, art, or other assets in your estate plan.
Gift of Life Insurance
Explore ways to give using a new or existing life insurance policy.
Sample Will Wording
Standard legal language to help you or your lawyer include SHN Foundation in your Will.
Gifts of RRSPs and RRIFs
Learn how to name SHN Foundation as a beneficiary of your registered savings plans.
Gifts of Securities Transfer Form
Instructions and form for donating publicly traded securities — a tax-efficient way to give.
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Get in Touch
Have questions? Ready to explore your options? We’d love to connect, confidentially and at your pace.
Verna Chen
Associate Vice President, Gift & Estate Planning Scarborough Health Network Foundation
416-438-2911 ext. 6040
416-219-5789
vchen@shn.ca
Ally Ladak’s life was saved by SHN cardiac care. Now he gives back through volunteering and a gift in his Will.
“Have you ever been sick and in the hospital? Donate. Hospitals need our support now more than ever.”
Rudy Noll, SHN Legacy Donor
Charlie and Iris Chan chose to include SHN in their Will, ensuring equitable care for generations to come.
