National Make-a-Will Month

August is National Make-a-Will Month

August is National Make-A-Will Month, serving as a reminder to address a task that many people procrastinate—creating a will. A growing number of donors are using resources like freewill.com to create their wills, often in a matter of minutes. In addition to conveying your wishes to loved ones, you may consider incorporating charities that hold personal significance into your financial or estate plan. For example, you could choose to give a majority of your assets to your family – and leave a certain percentage or specific dollar amount to support specific programs or initiatives at Lurie Children’s.  

Legacy gifts, also known as planned gifts, allow donors to make a lasting impact on the future of Lurie Children's while ensuring you maintain control over your assets during your lifetime and do not negatively impact your current cash flow. And it makes you feel good knowing that by making a gift to Lurie Children’s through a financial or estate plan, your love can establish a lasting legacy. 

No matter your financial situation or giving goals, there's a legacy giving option that can work for you. Our team at Lurie Children's is here to answer your questions about your will or bequest. We can work with you to make sure we can match your values and vision with an area at Lurie Children’s that you care most about. Perhaps it is supporting child-friendly healthcare environments, or offering indispensable assistance to families navigating trying times, or lifesaving pediatric research? We can also chat about how or if you would like to be recognized during your lifetime or anything you may want to discuss to help you feel good about your decision and have trust in Lurie Children’s. We understand that discussing your estate can feel personal, and we're committed to providing a confidential and comfortable space for these conversations. 

If you're interested in learning more about legacy giving at Lurie Children's, contact Kevin Longstreth at klongstreth@luriechiIldrens.org or 312.227.3254 or simply include the following information in your estate plans:

Legal name: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation 

Mailing Address: 225 E. Chicago Avenue, Box 4, Chicago, IL 60611 

Federal Tax ID: 36-3357006