Bequests: giving a future to sensitive hearts

“I’m proud to make a bequest. It’s a gift that transcends time. I know my support will have a positive effect on future generations.”

– Gilles Spinelli, father of three daughters and grandfather of four grandsons, and donor to the Montreal Heart Institute who is planning to make a bequest

Why you should consider a testamentary donation

A testamentary donation is way to ensure your values live on, to show your commitment to the cause, and to leave your mark on the history of the Institute. Leaving a bequest to the Montreal Heart Institute will also ensure it can provide the most cutting-edge care to future generations.

By naming the Foundation as a beneficiary of your will, you will be supporting a cause that is dear to your heart while alleviating the tax burden on your heirs. There are myriad benefits to this type of donation, no matter your current financial situation.

How to make a donation

• Consult your notary and financial advisor to update your documents and plan your bequest.
• Add the testamentary provision to your will that corresponds to the type of donation you’d like to leave.
• Contact the Foundation to notify us of your intentions so we can thank you.

An honourable legacy

Visionaries are members of our community of donors who want to make a donation that is greater than what they are currently able to donate. Thank you to our 137 visionary donors who have planned a bequest. We can all be visionaries.

The Foundation’s visionary donors and their partners are invited to join us at an annual appreciation event. They’ll be able to take a private tour of the Institute and meet our experts working in fields that are aligned with their areas of interest. Members are periodically notified of the Institute’s achievements, latest news, and major projects and kept informed of the impact they have.