A legacy gift is more than a donation, it is a personal statement about what matters to you. By including the Juno Beach Centre in your estate plans, you ensure that the stories of Canadian courage, service, and sacrifice during the Second World War will continue to be told for generations to come. Your legacy will help protect Juno Beach, preserve Veterans’ voices, and educate young Canadians about the true cost of freedom.
What is Legacy Giving?
Legacy giving (also known as planned giving) allows you to make a meaningful future gift to the Juno Beach Centre while still providing for your loved ones today. Legacy gifts are made through your Will, life insurance, retirement funds, or securities, and they often provide significant tax benefits for your estate.
A legacy gift costs nothing today but creates a lasting impact tomorrow.
Why Leave a Legacy to the Juno Beach Centre?
Every year, we lose more of the brave Canadians who served during the Second World War. Soon, there will be no one left to speak from memory. Now, more than ever, we must act to ensure their legacy lives on.
Your future gift will:
- Protect Juno Beach, the historic Canadian landing site in Normandy
- Preserve wartime letters, testimonies, and artifacts before they are lost to time
- Support educational programs across Canada that teach youth about democracy, service, and remembrance
- Honour the legacy of our Veterans, forever
Meet Pieter: A Story of Honour, Memory, and Legacy
Having grown up in the Netherlands to parents who lived through the Second World War, Pieter has always been cognisant of the important role Canadians played in liberating his country. Pieter has decided to donate a part of his estate, upon his passing, to the important work of remembrance done at the Juno Beach Centre.
A Legacy Gift is Simple and Flexible
Many supporters are surprised to learn how easy it is to leave a legacy. You can make a gift that fits your financial situation and personal values:
- A gift in your Will
- A percentage of your estate
- A life insurance policy
- RRSPs, RRIFs, or TFSAs
- A gift of securities or stocks
- A gift in memory of a loved one
Every legacy is personal. Every legacy matters.
We’re Here to Help
Choosing to leave a legacy is a meaningful decision, and we are here to support you. Our conversations are confidential, compassionate, and pressure-free. We can:
- Provide sample wording for your Will
- Coordinate with your financial or legal advisor
- Answer your questions privately
- Honour your wishes every step of the way
For full details, stories, and planning steps, download our Legacy Giving Booklet below.
Let’s Talk
If you are considering a legacy gift or would simply like more information, we would be honoured to speak with you.
Contact:
Cat Thomson-Quam
Fund Development Manager, Juno Beach Centre Association
cat@junobeach.org
Your inquiry will be held in strict confidence.