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Become a Pillar of Support

Gilda's Club Minnesota August 1, 2025

Estate planning is an essential step in planning for the future, ensuring your wishes are fulfilled, and supporting the causes you care about.

Include Gilda’s Club Minnesota in Your Will

Throughout the year, our wonderful community of supporters and volunteers has been instrumental in helping us provide vital resources and emotional support to those facing cancer. By leaving a bequest or legacy gift to Gilda’s Club Minnesota in your will, you can play a significant role in sustaining our efforts to support cancer patients, survivors, and their families for years to come. Your thoughtful planning will ensure that our programs and services continue to uplift and empower those in need, even after you’re gone.

How to Get Started

Creating or updating a will doesn’t have to be an overwhelming task. Below we’ve listed simple steps to get you started:

  1. Reach out to a qualified estate planning attorney or financial advisor or utilize trusted cost-effective online resources such as FreeWill.
  2. Share your desire to include Gilda’s Club Minnesota in your will as a beneficiary.
  3. Discuss the type of bequest you wish to make – a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or the residue after providing for your loved ones.
  4. Seek professional advice on any tax advantages your gift may provide for your estate.
  5. Let Gilda’s Club Minnesota know of your intentions to include us in your legacy giving plans. This allows us to express our gratitude and gives us a chance to better plan for the future.
  6. Finalize your will and enjoy peace of mind knowing that your generosity will continue to positively impact lives.

If you have questions or need assistance in finding the right estate planning professional, don’t hesitate to contact us. Together, we can continue building a stronger foundation for Gilda’s Club Minnesota and make a lasting impact on the cancer community.

Learn more about how you can give to support Gilda’s Club at GildasClubMN.org/Ways-to-Give.