By leaving a gift in your will to RCSI or making a gift in memory of a loved one, you can help shape the future of medicine and patient care

LEAVE A LASTING LEGACY THAT WILL TRANSFORM LIVES

If you would like further information on legacy gifts please call Aíne Gibbons on 00 353 (1) 402 5189 or email ainegibbons@rcsi.ie A LASTING LEGACY

I had an interest in medicine from a very young age. Growing up in semi-rural Donegal the only health professional I ever saw was our family doctor. I still remember the smell of his surgery and the curiosity I felt whenever I visited. I saw how people relied on his advice and I was instantly drawn to the profession.

Over the years as my dream became reality and I joined RCSI, I found new inspiration in the Professors and clinicians guiding, mentoring and supporting me. But as well as these individuals at the forefront of my career development, I quickly learnt that there were many more in the background; thousands of alumni who had walked the same corridors, stood with trepidation in the Anatomy Room during card signing (just as I had) and benefi ted from the RCSI experience. Through their ongoing involvement and support, this cadre of alumni were now enhancing my time at RCSI; helping to improve facilities, supporting student initiatives and enabling RCSI to invest in new inspirational faculty.

Many years on, I understand that I am a part of the legacy of those individuals and that is truly humbling.

Today, I am conscious of my own legacy and my ability to give back to future generations. I am pleased to make a gift every year, however, by remembering RCSI in my will I am able to recognise, through a gift of greater value, the leading role that RCSI has played in my life, whilst also supporting the University’s future ambition.

I believe that RCSI will progress to be within the top 1% of Universities worldwide, continuing to grow in prominence and reputation, and I believe that those who will follow in our footsteps have the potential to be some of the brightest minds in health care and I am proud that they will be part of my legacy.

For this reason, I want to launch our Legacy Programme so that we can show our gratitude for the special intentions and contributions made by those leaving a bequest to our University. As part of the programme, we will be establishing the 1784 Society which brings together like-minded alumni and friends who plan to help shape the future of RCSI through philanthropic legacy giving. I look forward to sharing more on the programme with you in the coming months and welcoming many of you to the 1784 Society as we begin to grow the community.

If you are interested in supporting RCSI by leaving a gift in your will please contact Aíne Gibbons, Director of Development on 00 353 (1) 402 5189 or email ainegibbons@rcsi.ie