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Leave a Legacy with Hope Air in Canada

A gift in your Will is a gift of hope for the future

If you care about ensuring equitable access to healthcare, a legacy gift (also called planned giving, or a gift through your will) is a thoughtful way for Canadian to make a lasting impact.

Legacy gifts (including gifts in a will or estate gifts) help patients access care far from home, long into the future, and allow you to support Hope Air’s mission on your own terms.

How your gift helps patients

Planned gifts to Hope Air help remove barriers that prevent patients from receiving care, including:
  • Travel to medical appointments
  • Transportation and accommodations
  • Support for families during long-distance care
By including Hope Air in your estate plans, you ensure that future patients — today’s children, seniors, and families — can receive the care they deserve, regardless of where they live.

What is a legacy gift?

A legacy gift is a future donation you include in your estate plans, often through your will or another planned giving arrangement.

  • Also called planned giving or gifts in a will
  • Does not affect your finances today
  • Can be changed at any time if your circumstances or wishes change
Legacy gifts are a way to reflect your values and support long-term change in healthcare access.

Gifts in your will (Bequests)

You can structure a legacy gift in several ways: Include Hope Air in your will through different types of bequests:
  • Specific bequest: A fixed amount or specific asset.
  • Residual bequest: A percentage or portion of your estate remaining after other gifts and expenses.
  • Contingent bequest: Leave property, such as a home, to a loved one, with instructions that it goes to Hope Air if the primary beneficiary is not available.

Other planned gifts

  • Gifts of securities or life insurance: Provide future impact while potentially offering tax advantages.
  • Customized planned gifts: Arrangements coordinated with your legal or financial advisor to meet your specific goals.
These gifts help sustain Hope Air’s mission and ensure patients across Canada can access care for years to come.

Why Canadian donors leave legacy gifts

Donors often choose planned giving because it:
  • Reflects their values and priorities
  • Supports patients long-term
  • Is flexible and private
  • Requires no immediate financial impact
  • Allows them to minimize tax impacts on an estate, while making a difference
Legacy gifts allow donors to make a meaningful difference for generations of patients.

How to include Hope Air in your plans

    1. Review your will or estate plans with your legal advisor
    2. Include Hope Air as a beneficiary
    3. Decide on the type and amount of your gift
You can let us know about your gift if you wish or remain fully anonymous.

Download our Planned Giving brochure to learn more about your options and how your gift can make a lasting impact by providing your email below:

Hope Air charitable information (Canada)

Field
Legal name
Charitable registration number
Country
Detail
Hope Air
119042299RR0001
Canada

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes. Legacy gifts can be updated or revoked at any time.

Absolutely. Your family’s needs always take priority. Planned gifts are fully flexible.

No. You can choose to inform us or remain anonymous.

In Canada, certain planned gifts can provide charitable tax credits. Please consult your legal or financial advisor for details.

Your lawyer will help you craft an appropriate statement based on your wishes.

To help, we’ve created sample wording for different types of bequests. You can access the full examples, including specific bequest language, in our Legacy of Hope Planned Giving guide by providing your email below:

Questions or assistance

If you’d like to discuss legacy giving or explore planned giving options with Hope Air, we’re happy to connect at any time:
Jon Collins at jcollins@hopeair.ca (416) 800-9032 or (877) 346-4673
Creating a legacy ensures equitable access to care for patients today and tomorrow — on your terms.