Ways to givePersonal giving Personal giving Your generous contribution funds research, provides support and creates resources that empower people impacted by Parkinson’s to live their best lives. Give your way No matter how you give, know that your gift will make a meaningful difference in the lives of people impacted by Parkinson’s. In memory Donations are a powerful way to remember loved ones and add to their legacy by creating help and hope for others. Donate in memory In honour Celebrating your special someone, occasion or achievement with your gift. You can also send a personalized card, sharing your reasons for giving and a special message. Make a donation in honour Legacy giving Your future gift could be the key to unlocking the mysteries of Parkinson’s. Your Will ensures that your family and loved ones are provided for in the future in the way that you want. Get started One time Donate one time Monthly Give every month Gifts of stock Learn more Want to make your gift by mail? We’ve prepared a donation form that you can download, print and then mail it to us. Download a donation form Your giving is a partnership. By donating a major gift to Parkinson Canada, you have the opportunity to direct your gift to specific areas, programs or initiatives that are important to you. We can help you determine what opportunities would maximize the value of your gift. Naseem Jamal Associate Director, Philanthropy 1-800-565-3000 naseem.jamal@parkinson.ca Get in touch Other ways to give Bequests A bequest is a gift in your Will that can be changed or modified at any time. You can choose to designate that your bequest be used for general use, or perhaps for a specific purpose. Bequests are also a meaningful way to reduce estate taxes while helping create a better world. Read more about BequestsDownload Bequest Intention FormSuggested Bequest Wording for Your Will Life insurance When you name Parkinson Canada as a beneficiary and/or owner of your life insurance policy, you could benefit from tax savings in your lifetime or tax savings for your estate. Read more about Life Insurance Registered Assets (RRSP’s and RRIF’s) Once your needs and those of your loved ones have been met, you can help Parkinson Canada by donating Registered Assets such as a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) or a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF). There are also significant tax savings for your estate when giving your Registered Assets. Read more about Registered Assets Charitable Gift Annuity A Charitable Gift Annuity allows you to support us and in return you receive guaranteed income for life. Read more about Gift Annunity Charitable Remainder Trust You have an asset – perhaps stocks, bonds, securities, mutual funds or real estate – that you want to eventually donate, but you need the income it currently provides, or you may not wish to part with your asset at this time. A Charitable Remainder Trust is a way of giving by establishing a trust agreement with us. Read more about Remainder Trust Gifts of Stocks & Securities A donation of publicly traded securities is one of the easiest and most effective ways you can support Parkinson Canada. And you can avoid the capital gains tax that you would normally have to pay if you sold the securities and then donated the proceeds. Parkinson Canada will issue you a charitable tax receipt for the fair market value of the security on the date of transfer into our brokerage account. You can donate securities now, or as part of your estate planning. Read more about the Gift of Stocks and Securities. To explore the benefits of this type of giving, please contact Naseem Jamal at 1-800-565-3000 ext. 3378, or PlannedGiving@parkinson.ca. Download our Gift of Stock Guidelines for Transferring Assets and Letter of Authorization. Donor FAQ Have questions about giving?Our Donor FAQ has answers to common questions about making a donation, tax receipts, corporate matching, and more. Find answers to your questions Please Note: If you are thinking about making a planned gift to Parkinson Canada, it is recommended that you seek independent professional advice from your lawyer or financial advisor. When preparing your will, please note that our legal name is: Parkinson Canada Inc.316-4211 Yonge StreetToronto, ON M2P 2A9 Charitable Registration No: 10809 1786 RR0001