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Leave a gift in your Will
Leave a gift in your Will
A bequest is more than a gift – it’s lasting support for families impacted by MND.
Leaving a gift in your Will (a bequest) is a powerful way to create a future where every Victorian impacted by motor neurone disease receives the best possible care, support, and equipment they need.
By choosing to remember MND Victoria in your Will, you are leaving a legacy beyond your lifetime and helping us provide vital services for years to come.
Why should you include MND Victoria in your Will?
A diagnosis of motor neurone disease is devastating. It is terminal; there is no active treatment and currently no cure. The average life expectancy from the time of diagnosis is 27 months. Every MND diagnosis is unique – but there are ways in which we can help make each day a little less overwhelming for the person with the disease as well as their family, carers and friends.
By leaving a gift in your will to MND Victoria, you are helping to ensure that no Victorian faces motor neurone disease alone. Your generosity means future generations will have access to the vital care, equipment, and support they need, when they need it most. Bequests provide lasting stability for our organisation, allowing us to plan ahead and continue expanding and delivering our support services. Every gift, large or small, is a legacy of hope that makes a real difference to those living with MND and their families.
Safewill
MND Victoria is proud to have teamed up with Safewill, an online service designed to make writing a Will more accessible and affordable.
With Safewill, you can easily create or update your Will online in just 20–30 minutes, from the comfort of home. Safewill provides:
- A secure and straightforward online platform
- Expert guidance through the process
- A legally valid Will, recognised across Australia
SafeWill also makes it simple to include a charitable gift, should you choose to support MND Victoria in this special way.
Are you currently living with MND and receiving support from MND Victoria?
You may be eligible for a free customised Will (with legal consultation) through Safewill. Please speak with your MND Advisor & Support Coordinator or email info@mnd.org.au for more information.
Creighton's Story
Creighton was diagnosed in March 2017. He and his wife, Judy, set a goal that he would live to enjoy his 70th birthday - which he did. Creighton is able to live positively with his MND partly due to the support that comes from MND Victoria. It’s important to Creighton that he can still do things independently; like go out on his own in his power wheelchair and stay in touch with family through his iPad which fits comfortably on his tray table.
Creighton can do this because MND Victoria supplied him with a variety of mobility aids, including the power wheelchair, at no cost to him. The Association also supplied Creighton with an electric bed so he can have a good nights sleep, and a hoist that enables Judy to get him out of bed. It is because of these items that Creighton can remain living with Judy in their own home.
Thinking of leaving a Bequest to MND Victoria?
Our Community Engagement Team would love to connect and chat with you. Call 03 9830 2122 or email community@mnd.org.au.