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Who Can Leave A Legacy?

Anyone! Legacy giving is not just for the wealthy. Anyone who wants to make a difference to their favourite charities beyond their lifetime can plan a legacy gift.

Why Leave a Legacy?

When choosing to leave a gift in your will, you are providing critical financial support to benefit future generations. While realizing tax savings, you can also feel good knowing your gift will have an enormous impact on your community today and tomorrow. Leaving a gift in your will may be one of the most fulfilling decisions you will ever make and it’s easier than you might think.

Benefits of planning a legacy gift: • You can ensure that your gift is meaningful to you and has the impact you want. • You have the use of your assets during your lifetime. • Your estate will receive a beneficial tax receipt. • Your gift can be altered at any time should your circumstances change.

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Expert panel will share advice on legacy giving at annual luncheon l e av e a l e g a c y tM S a S k at o o n lunche on exploring legacy giving: essential gift Planning conversations Thursday may 25th, 2017 12:00pm-1:00pm (doors open at 11:30am) saskatoon Prairieland Park, hall b Tickets: $30 each ~ $240/Table of 8 cagP members: $20 each ~ $160/Table of 8 Tickets available online at: https://www.cagpacpdp.org/en/events/ leave-a-legacy-luncheon

The decision to make a legacy gift is very personal and involves careful thought and consideration. Who is most important in your life? What causes are closest to your heart? What values do you live by? What problems in your community and beyond would you like to help address? What would you like to accomplish with your legacy gift? Answering these questions will help you make decisions about where you wish to make your legacy gift. But what should you do once you have decided where you would like to give a future gift? Conversations at this stage are key to ensuring that your wishes are carried out as you want them to be. Who should you talk to and how can they help? There are many individuals who can assist you in making your legacy wishes a reality, in-

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cluding your lawyer, financial advisor, charitable representatives, and family members. This year’s Leave a LegacyTM Saskatoon luncheon will focus on these important conversations. This panel of experts will share their stor-

ies and expertise on legacy giving: ■ Caitlin Turnbull, Estate Lawyer with Leland Kimpinksi Caitlin enjoys working with clients to provide well thought out Wills and estate plans which will result in

peace of mind for executors and beneficiaries while also minimizing tax and probate fees where possible. ■ Jay Stark, Certified Financial Planner, Sutton Financial Group Jay has been successfully

advising clients on how to significantly reduce their income an estate taxes for more than 18 years. His expertise has helped many people realize their goals of giving back and creating lasting legacies. ■ Joan Steckhan, Charitable Giving Expert, CFO and Director of Marketing, Prairie River Cruises Joan spent over 20 years managing not-for-profit organizations including 12 years as Executive Director of the Kinsmen Foundation. Now co-owning Prairie River Cruises with husband Mike, Joan finds time to volunteer with various groups and charities, knowing the value these organizations bring to our community. Please join us at the Leave a LegacyTM Saskatoon luncheon to hear more about the fundamental discussions to have on your journey to a legacy gift.

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Her giving spirit will Memorial funds reflect couple’s have a lasting impact love for community and the arts Eveline Schuster cared deeply for others. She has left an imprint on her community that lives on in the people she touched and the causes she supported. T hat imprint can be heard in the many memories that decades of her highschool students and teacher colleagues have of “Miss Schuster.” It can be seen in the many testimonials that we have read and heard about since her passing in 2014. And Eveline’s impact will carry on through a $2 million-plus bequest to the Royal University Hospital Foundation, the largest private gift from an individual received by the Foundation in its 34-year history. Her generous donation created the Innovation Fund that supported new work through the Saskatoon Health Region 90 Day Challenge, helped fund the purchase and installation of the advanced angiography biplane suite and equipment (enabling RUH to provide life-saving treatment for traumatic bleeding, brain aneurysms and strokes) and will support state-of-the-art emergency and critical care equipment and education today and in the future. “Eveline lived a simple, private life,” says former neighbour Cecille Martell. “She was overjoyed with other people’s successes and wanted nothing more than to see their accomplishments. Material possessions were not important. She was a lady with a big heart filled with kindness and love for humankind.” Eveline Schuster was born in 1934 and passed away from cancer at age 79. Raised in and near Humboldt in somewhat meagre home circumstances, at school she shone. A straight-A student, eventually she became a “natural” teacher who inspired a generation of students to learn more, aim higher and believe in themselves. “Driven, confident and professional, she lived a humble life, worked hard, and was one of the most genuine people I have ever known,” recalls Sherri Hildebrandt, a student of Eveline’s from 1982–1986 at Hague High School. “I would

During her long career as an educator, Eveline Schuster had a profound impact upon her many students. Her generous bequest to RUH Foundation will continue to positively affect the lives of patients and health professionals. S u p p l i e d p h o to

describe her as a bit eccentric. Never concerned about what others thought of her— her fashion sense, or what kind of car she drove. She had a great sense of humour and was passionate about learning and teaching.” “Her classes were thoughtprovoking, entertaining and educational. I still remember sitting in her class, having great debates and discussions about the meaning of life or about what messages authors were trying to convey,” reflects Sherri Hildebrandt. In retirement, Eveline volunteered for Royal University Hospital. In this and other ways, and after inspiring a generation of students, her loving and giving spirit will continue to benefit her community. Eveline’s generous bequest to RUH Foundation will make a real difference. It will help save patients’ lives, help further educate physicians and nurses and create a safer work environment. She herself had a lasting impact on the many lives she touched throughout her teaching career and other endeavours, and now Eveline Schuster similarly will continue to positively affect the lives of many – patients and health professionals alike – at RUH. To learn more about how to include RUH Foundation in your estate plans, please contact Candace Boersma, RUH Foundation’s Annual and Legacy Giving Officer, at 306-655-6501.

Dr. Gordon and Betty Bray have been supporters of the Saskatoon Community Foundation (SCF) from the start. Dr. Gordon Bray was a board member for many years and a firm believer in SCF’s model of creating long-term support for our community through building endowments. Like many donors, Gordon and Betty contributed regularly over the years, and through accumulated contributions, established the Dr. Gordon and Betty Bray Fund for Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan. But their contributions did not stop there. Both Betty and Gordon were involved with the community in many roles. They counted their blessings and wanted to pass it on as best as they could though volunteerism. In addition to sitting on the SCF Board, Gordon was also a board member at the Saskatoon City Hospital. He was president of the Canadian Association of Radiologists and was also invited to become the first Canadian on the American College of Radiology Steering Committee. Betty received her Bachelor of Social Work after she raised her children, and worked closely with nonprofits, such as Big Sisters. She sat on the boards for the Persephone Theatre, the Mendel Art Gallery and on

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the national board for the YWCA. Betty was also a role model, becoming the first female board chair of the United Way of Saskatoon. Their contributions to the Saskatoon community continued after their passing. The Brays created a Community Builder Agreement with SCF through a life insurance policy and through their wills. The agreement directed SCF to continue their contributions to the community. Funds from their life insurance policy established the Dr. Gordon and Betty Bray Memorial Fund to benefit their chosen charities of the United Way, Remai Modern Art Gallery, YWCA and the Saskatoon Community Foundation administration. The Brays supported the art scene in Saskatoon through volunteering and by attending many performances. They saw the arts as a reflection of life, mirroring human nature and our course of action through each period of time. They wished to continue to support the arts and to address a concern that, when times are hard, funding for the arts always seems to be the first to go. A bequest from their estate created the Dr. Gordon and Betty Bray Arts Fund, to help the Persephone Theatre and the Saskatoon Symphony. Throughout their lives,

Dr. Gordon and Betty Bray were long-time supporters of the Saskatoon Community Foundation. The Brays’ planned gift of a life insurance policy is now providing grants in perpetuity to support their chosen charities, including local arts organizations. Sup p lied p hot o

Gordon and Betty taught their children the importance and benefits of philanthropy. To enhance their children’s philanthropy experience, the Brays left the Saskatoon Community Fo u n d at i o n a d d i t i o n a l funds, with direction to be stipulated by their children, Scott Bray and Linda Gillis. Linda chose to establish the Bray Memorial Shelter for Women and the Bray Memorial Welcoming Fund, while Scott created the Bray Memorial Community Fund, an unrestricted fund and the Bray Memorial Fund, which supports Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan and the Sherbrooke Community Society. In the future, Linda

and Scott will continue to grow the established funds over time, while Scott and his wife, Carolyn, are looking to follow Betty and Gordon’s path by establishing their own planned gift to the Saskatoon Community Foundation. Scott is excited with the work that the SCF is doing for Reconciliation and wants to work with the Foundation to participate in some way. In his own words, Scott reflects, “There is joy and contentment in knowing others will continue to enjoy the benefits of these funds long after we are gone. These legacies last forever. If anyone feels strong enough to leave a legacy, don’t wait and do it now. Start small and build.”

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Paying it forward: Generosity a way of life for Marty and Clare Schneider If you’ve been to a parade in Saskatchewan sometime in the last 20 years, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Marty Schneider: He rides a penny farthing bicycle, and at his peak, performed in six or seven parades a year across Western Canada. The last parade he rode in was two years ago, when he was 80 years old. These days, he’s turned his efforts more toward v o l u n t e e r i s m , l i ke t h e work he and his wife Clare Schneider do for their parish, St. Philip Neri, and for Meals on Wheels. “I find it satisfying to help those with lesser ability to move around and fend for themselves,” Marty says. “The motto I live by is Pay It Forward.” Fo r t h e S c h n e i d e r s , generosity is a way of life. Marty says they give to those

less fortunate on an annual basis to numerous charities, both locally and worldwide. So when they heard of the opportunity to support Palliative Care and Hospice Services at St. Paul’s Hospital, they knew they had to do something for this local cause they deeply believe in. “Our personal religious philosophy has an extremely high respect for human life at all stages,” Marty says. “We feel very strongly about providing adequate health care, and that includes palliative and hospice care for some people, so that’s our aim in setting this legacy up,” Clare says. They reviewed their finances, and set up a planned gift agreement with St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation. In particular, they had life insurance policies through Knights of Columbus they

could afford to give away. Marty has been actively involved with Knights of Columbus for more than 50 years, eventually rising to the highest positions in that organization in the province, and had accumulated various policies along the way. The Knights of Columbus started in 1882 as a “pass-the-hat” insurance system to protect widows and orphans, and that tradition of offering life insurance continues to this day. “We got into retirement years and realized that life has been good, God has been good, and we have adequate pensions,” Marty says. “We see day after day the poverty and the need of many people less fortunate, so how come I was so fortunate? I want to share that with others.” Making a plan to give what they have after they’re gone

A planned gift agreement ensures that Clare and Marty Schneider’s desire to support palliative and hospice care at St. Paul’s Hospital will be fulfilled. Sup p lied p hot o

is also important to them, Clare says. “We’re both strong believers that we need to prepare to meet our end one day, and we don’t want to leave too many things up to

somebody else to make plans for us.” S t . Pa u l ’s H o s p i t a l Foundation is grateful for the Schneiders’ gifts in support of St. Paul’s Hospital. If you

would like to learn more about making a planned gift in your will, please contact Lecina Hicke, Manager of Major Giving, at 306-6555832.

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Why have a will? A will is a formal legal document in which you specify how you wish your property and assets to be distributed after death. Without a will, your lifetime accumulation of wealth will be distributed according to provincial laws, regardless of your intent. A well-prepared, up-to-date will

is essential to ensure your estate is taken care exactly as you want it to be. Preparing for your gift by Will 1. Make a detailed list of your assets (financial, real estate, vehicles, jewellery, collectibles, etc.) 2. Make a list of organiza-

tions or causes you would like to support. 3. Set up an appointment with a professional advisor to discuss which giving option(s) will work best for you and your family. While making a gift in a will is the most common way to support charities through

your estate plan, there are other types of gifts that may suit your needs and financial situation. We encourage you to talk to your professional advisor and your charity of choice who can help you decide which option(s) will work best for you and your family.

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Saskatoon’s three hospitals share a long legacy of care. It’s a legacy made possible by your parents, grandparents, great grandparents ... and you. Legacy gifts fund vital hospital equipment, facilities, programs, education and research. They put advanced equipment in the hands of medical professionals and hope in the hearts of people depending on hospitals for life-saving care. There are many ways to leave a legacy. Remember Saskatoon’s hospitals in your Will. Make them a beneficiary of a life insurance policy. Establish a charitable annuity or make a gift by transferring shares. Legacy planning can have tax benefits. Talk to your financial advisor. To make a legacy gift, or for more information, call one of our hospital foundations.

“I wanted to honour my dad who died of cancer.” Many people who remember their loved ones in their Will also include RUH Foundation because health care is a priority for them. As the province’s primary trauma and acute care hospital, RUH touches the lives of everyone in Saskatchewan when you or a loved one need emergency and critical care.

St. Paul’s Hospital has maintained a legacy of compassionate, holistic care for more than a century. An acute-care teaching hospital, St. Paul’s is known for its leadership in palliative care, kidney health, spiritual and cultural care. We are grateful to donors who contribute to our Hospital’s vision for “A Community of Health, Hope and Compassion for All.”

Your legacy helps Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation purchase equipment, resources and technology, giving patients state-of-the-art health care. Gifts also support advanced research, teaching, diagnosis and treatment in areas such as rehabilitation, orthopedics, sleep disorders, geriatrics, MS and others. By planning now, you can help people see better, walk better and live better today and tomorrow.

Royal University Hospital Foundation Candace Boersma Annual and Legacy Giving Officer 306.655.6501 candace.boersma@ruhf.org ruhf.org

St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation Lecina Hicke Manager of Major Giving 306-655-5832 or 1-888-345-0330 Lecina.Hicke@saskatoonhealthregion.ca sphfoundation.org

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Cugnet family leaves a legacy for Saskatchewan families It will be a first for Saskatchewan, made possible by a generous Saskatchewan family. The Ken Cugnet family of We yburn has made a special legacy gift of $1 million to help fund a new pediatric surgical suite at Children’s Hospital of Saskatchewan. This generous gift to the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan “We Can’t Wait” capital campaign will support one of three dedicated pediatric surgical suites, a first for the province. “Our family has always been grateful to those who came before us to build this great province. We are grateful for the schools, churches, libraries, universities and hospitals that were built by those who had so little but worked hard and shared what they could to contribute to the future,” says Jo Bannatyne-Cugnet of the gift made in honour of her late husband Ken Cugnet. “We are proud to make this donation to the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan to build a facility that will be there in the future to serve the medical needs of Saskatchewan families when they come looking for a miracle for their child.” Located on the ground

floor of the new maternal and children’s hospital, the surgical suites are being designed to meet the unique needs of children requiring surgery. Conveniently located near the pediatric emergency department, the integrated suites include an operative area and induction room allowing parents to stay with their child while anesthesia is being administered, offering a reassuring presence when preparing for surgery. “Having to go for surgery can be a frightening experience for any child and their family,” explains Brynn Boback-Lane, President and CEO of the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan. “The new Pediatric Surgery Unit will help make each family’s experience as comfortable and stressfree as possible. We are so incredibly grateful for the Cugnet family’s thoughtful legacy gift that will provide the finest care possible for our province’s youngest patients. ” The Cugnet family gift was a unanimous decision made by the entire family, including Jo and Ken’s four sons and their families. “We ask ourselves often, are we builders or bystanders? We hope, in the spirit of giving, that others will

In memory of the late Ken Cugnet, Jo Bannatyne-Cugnet, her four sons and their families have made a special legacy gift of $1 million to help fund a new pediatric surgical suite at Children’s Hospital of Saskatchewan. Sup p lied p hot o

choose to be builders for the Children’s Hospital of Saskatchewan,” explains Jo Bannatyne-Cugnet, who is a children’s author and also worked as a nurse for 20 years after training at the University of Saskatchewan.

W i t h t h e C h i l d r e n’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan committed to raising $75 million for the province’s new maternal and children’s hospital, there are many ways to make an impact on the

health of Saskatchewan moms, kids, and families, including gifts of life insurance, RRSPs or RRIFs, endowments, bequests, or a donation of securities. Construction on the 176-inpatient bed facility is

approximately 50 per cent complete and scheduled to open in late 2019. Find out how you can create a lasting legacy by calling 1-888-808-KIDS (5437) or by emailing info@chfsask.ca.

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a gift to telemiracle Harold was born on the home farm Section 9, Township 6, Range 20 W3rd in the Brownville District, Saskatchewan on April 8, 1921, the second youngest of eight children to Lars Peder and Antonettie Hanson. He was in Grade 1 when Brownville School was first started in 1927. He went to Grade 8 before going to work with his father on the farm and helping other farmers in the community. He stayed at home looking after his mother until her passing. He continued farming until he retired in 2000 and moved into an apartment in Eastend. Harold lived through the hard times in 1920s and 30 s learning to repair and keep things in good shape. In later years was very inventive and utilized odd bits of machinery to build windmills, garden wagons, and numerous other projects, made bird houses out of a variety of objects but the most inventive was one out of a worn out dust buster hand vacuum. He

repaired and fixed his clothing throughout the years on a hand operated sewing machine, when shirt buttons became too hard to do up; he cut the buttons off, sewed them on front of his shirts and inserted a long zipper underneath which was easy to do up. Harold was a member of the White Valley Lutheran Church. He celebrated his 95 th birthday surrounded by a family, passing away five days later on April 13. Harold was a kind, gentle man well loved by his 17 nieces and n e p h e w s . Fr o m t h e time they were little, he always made time to help them with anything, a project were doing, to play all kinds of games, go fishing, or skiing with them. They are so proud of this kind, generous m a n f o r l e av i n g h i s estate to Telemiracle to help others! The Kinsmen Foundation and Te l e m i r a c l e t h a n k s Harold Hanson for his generous donation of $463,000.00!

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Olivia Carolan has dreamt about becoming a veterinarian since an early age. She was raised on a farm in southwest England, surrounded by animals from her very first steps: cats, dogs, and her first love – horses. “I grew up with horses, just like my mom and her parents did,” she said. Her interest in animals started early, learning to ride horses and deal with their injuries. However, it was a personal and heartbreaking experience that settled her decision to pursue an education in veterinary medicine. “It was putting my horse down – Denahli – who was only six years old. He had cancerous lumps on his jaw, which is a melanoma tumor common among grey horses,” she explained. “He was my first horse and the one I had the strongest connection with. It was like losing a part of me… he was my best friend.” She added, “That solidified the thought of becoming a veterinarian because I couldn’t do anything to help him with the pain.” Olivia set her sights on the University of Saskatchewan. It had everything she desired: a dedicated animal bioscience program and a veterinary medicine college, that together, focus on a range of animals, from farm animals to domestic pets. Although she knew the U of S was the right place for her, she was unsure it was possible due to financial constraints. She elaborated, “I was thrilled upon my acceptance to the U of S but was burdened by the cost. I knew I would not be able to attend, and decided to go to a local university that was more affordable. But I still felt a nagging sense of disappointment that I could not attend the U of S.” It was a U of S donor that changed everything for Olivia.

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She received much-needed financial support to enter the College of Agriculture and Bioresources’ Animal Bioscience program when she was awarded the Peter Lewochko Bursary, funded through a bequest gift. She has fond memories of the moment her family received the news. Olivia explained, “My mom phoned me as I had received a package from the U of S. She opened it up right away and immediately started crying. She said, ‘Oh Olivia – they have given you a bursary for all of your tuition and books! You can go to the school you really want to go to!’” Olivia said she was thrilled. Now in her third year of her undergraduate program, Olivia hopes to be accepted in the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in the next two years. Her ultimate career goal is to assist pet owners in making health and nutrition decisions and reduce animal suffering. “Without receiving this award, I would not be where I

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am today,” revealed Olivia. “It gives me immense joy that I can be here today and set my sights and aspirations even higher.” For more information

about including the University of Saskatchewan in your Will plans, please contact the Gift Planning office at 306966-2416 or gift.planning@ usask.ca.

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L eg ac y: More t han an amount of money or property left in a will or something handed down by a predecessor; Legacy is also the desire to be remembered for what you have contributed to the world. Tracy Boyle, Director of Major and Planned Gifts at Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation sees examples of both definitions, especially for planned giving. “Leaving money to charity in a will allows donors to have access to their assets during their lifetime while ensuring that their legacy lives on through a planned gift,” she says. “Many donors do so with a specific cause or purpose in mind, and le tting the Foundation know about these plans helps us understand and honor the true intention of the gift and offer various recognition opportunities for donors to enjoy. Gifts made through a will can support priority needs at the time the gift is made or they can be designated to support a particular area of interest.” She notes a local couple, Eileen and Gordon Bonnor. “It truly was a pleasure to work with the Bonnors over several years to fully understand their planned giving intentions. This was a

Eileen and Gordon Bonnor created an endowment to help Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation continue funding health care long after they’re gone. S uP Pl iEd Ph o t o

thoughtful process that meant a lot to all of us. Like so many in the province, giving is part of their background.” In 2016, the Bonnors pledged $200,000 in their will for the Foundation to create the Eileen and Gordon Bonnor Endowment. The endowment will be created upon their passing. “Endowments are a form of legacy giving and attractive to people who want to ensure

their name is kept alive after they’re gone,” explains Boyle. “It also ensures the Foundation can carry out its mission long into the future. Donors commit to creating an endowment fund with a certain gift amount; the Foundation can then direct the revenue earned from the investment of this gift to support the stated purpose of the fund.” In designating the bequest,

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Gordon Bonnor noted his upbringing. He was born in the Carnduff district and grew up in the rural Fort Pitt area. Watching how people were always willing to help one another left a lasting impression on him. Eileen (Hill) grew up and went to school in North Battleford. After attending Robertson Secretarial School in Saskatoon, she spent 27 years working for the

University of Saskatchewan. Following retirement, she volunteered at the Royal University Hospital gift shop for three years and then City Hospital’s Gift Shoppe for 12. Gordon was a teacher his entire career, working with hundreds of students. He feels blessed to have lived in a country where hard work and wise investments made it possible to give back to society.

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Eileen cites her time as a patient as another reason for their gift, first after experiencing serious facial burns and later when receiving two hip replacements. She attributes her recovery to the skilled surgeon and the compassionate staff at City Hospital. In the Bonnor Endowment, funds will be earmarked for equipment purchases that bene fit o r t h o p e d i c s u r g e r y, endoscopy, eye surgery, and sleep apnea care. “This is crucial given that Saskatoon City Hospital is a leading centre for ambulatory care,” Boyle notes. “While 130,000 plus patients visit every year, the more impressive statistic is that 95 per cent go home the same day. The hospital’s purpose is to restore quality of life for patients. By supporting the Foundation, donors help people see better, walk better and live better. “With this in mind, Eileen and Gordon created their endowment,” Boyle says. “Their gift will help fund future priority items for hospital departments that are of particular interest to them. The Foundation thanks the Bonnors for creating this lasting legacy.” For more information about how you can help visit SaskatoonCity HospitalFoundation.com.