A tribute gift is made in honor or memory of a loved one, celebrating their life, achievements, or special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, or milestones, while a legacy gift is a planned donation included in your estate plans, ensuring that your philanthropic values continue to make a difference for future generations.
Make a tribute or legacy gift in honor or memory of someone special. These thoughtful gifts not only commemorate your loved ones but also ensure that their legacy lives on by supporting vital healthcare initiatives for underserved communities in Africa.
Why Make a Tribute or Legacy Gift?
Honor Loved Ones: Celebrate the life and values of someone special by supporting a cause they cared about deeply.
Create Lasting Impact: Your gift ensures that HFH can continue providing life-saving medical care and building sustainable healthcare systems in underserved communities.
Tax Benefits: Legacy gifts, such as bequests or beneficiary designations, can offer significant tax advantages, reducing the taxable amount of your estate.
Personalized Giving: Tailor your gift to reflect the passions and interests of your loved one, creating a meaningful tribute that resonates with their values.
How to Make a Tribute or Legacy Gift
Tribute Gifts
Choose Your Tribute: Decide if your tribute gift will honor or memorialize someone special. Consider their passions and how you’d like to celebrate their life.
Make Your Donation: Go to our donation page and state in the description that you’re making a tribute gift. Provide the name of the person you’re honoring and any special message you’d like to include.
Notify Loved Ones: We can send a personalized acknowledgment to the honoree or their family, informing them of your thoughtful tribute.
Legacy Gifts
Consult with Advisors: Speak with your financial or estate planning advisors to determine the best way to include HFH in your estate plans.
Choose Your Legacy Gift: Consider the various options for legacy giving, such as bequests in your will, naming HFH as a beneficiary of a retirement account, life insurance policy, or other assets.
Include HFH in Your Plans: Reach out to our team for detailed information on this.
Inform HFH: Let us know about your legacy gift so we can recognize your generosity and ensure your wishes are honored.
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